I've Been Told For Years That Char Cloth Will Fire Roll... Boy Howdy!!!

[@Cornfed41]

I like your channel. Use these technigues in real world situations plunge your hands in fridged water, make a tinder bundle and cut the wood and split it. In a real world life saving event. It's great you are teaching these techniques in your backyard. Please show us how this method would save a life as it could.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I present my hobby fire making for everyone's consumption. It's up to you to see how far and how extreme these techniques can be pushed.

[@BushcraftExplained]

If you’re a bushcrafter or survivalist, this channel is worth subscribing to.

[@jreese46]

That's pretty impressive. I'm amazed at how long they can just sit on the table, smoldering, and still be usable with the tinder.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

If you'll notice, I like to demonstrate that, also the coal extending properties of these and other materials in all my videos.

[@danielthompson6207]

This is a technique that prisoners of the Gulag system would use in Siberia, usually for lighting cigarettes but also for making fire if needed. I've tried this with char cloth and cotton balls in -15F weather and it works well, just have to preheat the roll a little more and be quick about keeping it hot. You've given a good demonstration of the technique, and I'm glad you came back around to it and figured it out!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

The American Indians or Chinese may be the originators, I hear. See my fire roll playlist.

[@farhad_tulip]

با تشکر فراوان Very thanks

[@ericgautreaux1752]

This channel was a great discovery. First time in my 66 years that I have heard of a fire roll. And I have read many articles on different ways to make fire. Mr. West is the fire king.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

LOL! Thanks!

[@actiondisplays]

Fantastic! I never knew char cloth could be used like that! It's always nice to have one more essential in your bag of tricks. You never know when one fire starter will fail you, so back up is always a must! Plus, you didn't have to spend a ton of energy getting your fire started! Well done, thanks much! -Mike

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

True. I love to flint and steel char cloth, but now there's an alternative way to use it.

[@thehomesteadingmomma5]

WOW! That is so Amazing! Thanks for sharing!!

[@angelinvocon]

We're headed for an mini ice age . These are just some of what the survivors will know . Thanks David .

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Fire! Good! (Caveman impression)

[@davidbeason3399]

And the fire rolls.. AND THE FIRE ROLLS... and the tinder ignite.... another shelter is warm..in a cold dark night.....

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

And the lightnin' strikes Another love grows cold On a sleepless night As the storm blows on Out of control Deep in her heart The thunder rolls

[@ElementofKindness]

Having made easy work of using wood ashes with cotton, Bounty paper towels, and jute fibers, I'm looking forward to trying something completely different this spring/summer. The stem fibers of dried green Stinging Nettle. There's a guy on here, that takes growing Stinging Nettle, dries it for just two hours, before working it into a mat, and easily gets it to take a spark from flint and steel. I figure if it is that receptive to igniting, the fire roll technique could possibly be feasible. It would also eliminate the need to acquire manufactured products to make fire rolls.

[@clintonroushff7068]

Have a great weekend David

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Likewise friend!

[@animalistic670]

Best thing I've learned in 2022!

[@suleymaninan5556]

You are very practical and successful. For me, lighting a fire is freedom. I'm your fan. 😍👍

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I understand... TY!

[@sixgunfun78]

David, you are a magician!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Abracadabra Hocus Pocus

[@Drago2600]

Wow, this is impressive. They stay lit for a while as well. Thanks 👌🏼

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I love to show their extended "ember time".

[@LAALPETE]

Hi David. Very fine steel wool works too.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

That's what I've heard. TY!

[@uralbob1]

Very cool! Thanks!

[@zm6695]

Another good video, just watched..

[@silverclouds3725]

Excellent!!

[@tetchedistress]

Morning, I stopped getting norifications of your videos, and have missed many. Going to be catching up on what I missed. Thank You for all you do, and for showing this method. Have a lovely day.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Were you hit the SUBSCRIBE you'll also see a NOTIFICATION bell when you hit it select ALL. TY!

[@thankmelater1254]

Hey! Great quick demonstration of a technique I hadn't seen yet. Thank you.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Please visit my fire roll playlist. TY!

[@alstahl8574]

Well done!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Al!

[@jodyklocko6696]

David,, your the king of fire,! Awesome,!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

LOL! Thanks Jody... appreciate it!

[@jons2447]

Thank you, Mr. West!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks friend!

[@delorestaylor8114]

Awesome

[@techtinkerin]

I think this is one of the more mystifying methods you use, I suppose there must be a lot of friction between the fibres in the roll. Can't wait to give this a go! 😊❤️👍

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Friction and chemical reaction, I think.

[@Kenjiro5775]

That was instructive and handy to learn. Thanks! 😄😄👍

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks friend!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I tried Rudiger Rolling char cloth 7 or 8 years ago and could not make it the ignite. What I did make was a big black mess on my hands, my boards, and my fire table. Even though people kept telling me over those years that it worked well, I was not willing to dive back into all that mess again. LOL! I was wrong. Please follow the LINKs below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You! Rudiger Roll, Fire Roll Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLkoXX8XsMW3kLMA7kY_LznhzK5nOrA3Wd Char Cloth, Charred Punk Wood Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLkoXX8XsMW3nfHvlf-YghwFdkUBYRIIMy

[@rjvcescobar]

Thank you and your efforts to experiment by thinking and doing.

[@rickysmith2248]

Thank you who's responsible for this technique that's just cool technology

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

A man named Rudiger, or prisoners of war from the 40s, I've heard the American Indians, I've heard the Chinese.

[@kimpaulsen893]

Wow. I had no idea.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Yep. TY!

[@Quest4TruthUSA]

Wow, i have never seen that before!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Please see my fire roll playlist in Description.

[@davidmcneil1452]

It's 1 degree outside here where I am. I am going to get a fire going in the fireplace, and because of you motivating me, I am going to get it started using flint and steel (and char cloth). By the way, it says a lot about one's character to admit one's mistakes and try again.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

It's 35 degrees, supposed to start raining now, and later will turn into ice and up to 5" of snow.

[@elusive7815]

Out standing

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank you. See my fire roll playlist.

[@winterfar2814]

I have never seen this done. Very interesting.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Please check out my fire roll playlist. TY!

[@wrylife57]

Wow, this is a new one for me, thanks for sharing! 😲

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks DarC!

[@williamolson5734]

David I tried charred 100% cotton balls and they work good with chert and steel. Sometimes it is a little harder for the charred cotton ball to catch and keep a spark but when it does and upon blowing on the initial ember it creates a really big and longer lasting ember than char cloth. Try it sometime if you have not already. God Bless.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I have. I prefer char that doesn't burn up that quickly.

[@richardsolomon8076]

Two things that are already in the kit 👍 nicely done ✔ I wonder if charcloth will fire up in a paper towel? The pretighten and roll flip really improve the process.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

It probably will work in paper towel...I'm glad you noticed the roll flip. Flipping keeps the fire roll from getting too hard which will make getting the flames a long drawn out process.

[@robertgolden1080]

I’m definitely going to try this with my char cloth.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Let me know how it worked for you.

[@752brickie]

Wow David you never cease to amaze me ! Please be careful this weekend looks like you are going to have some nasty weather like us up North !

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

It's going to start Friday night, ice and snow Saturday, Icy roads Sunday. TY!

[@752brickie]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl Yes they are calling for mainly a chance of a big snow event in Western PA. I think I saw 6-10” but could be less or a lot more? Be safe David and looking forward to more videos. My friend in Raleigh said they have 100% chance of sleet and his son flys out to Orlando.

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Well sir, I have just learnt something new, and for that I thank you. 🙏🏼👏🏼

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Glad to hear it!

[@congamike1]

Very cool!

[@zuzalopes1064]

I Love your tips...

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank friend!

[@domingotorres1996]

Awesome job buddy .....

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Domingo!

[@michaelelam9943]

Great video, will have to give it a try using char cloth instead of ashes. Went back and watched your video on making char cloth, ment to comment on it when I watched it the first time. When I started doing rendezvous and living history events over 40 years ago, I did a lot of experimenting with char cloth, best material I've found is plain old cotton work gloves, nice heavy weave that won't fall apart, and the fleece inner surface catches a spark like nothing else. I don't put my tins in fire, I put them on the coals after the fire dies down, at home, I put them in the charcoal grill after I'm done cooking, never had brittle cloth. I have 3 different tins, depending on how much I want to make, a small pomade tin about 1/2 the size of yours, a 35mm bulk film container that holds about 3 times as much and a polishing compound can if I want to make a big batch for teaching scouting and school groups. I've taught a lot of other reenactors and almost every fire starting competition I've watched over the last 25 years has been won by someone I've taught. Keep up the great work.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Interesting, Thank you!

[@lesdrinkwater490]

Good video. Thanks David

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MichaelR58]

David , that worked good , never seen that done before , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Michael!

[@zuzalopes1064]

I'm studying english,to watch your vídeos...

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank you Zuza.

[@dpete8995]

That’s cool…

[@brandyhouston2105]

Very good to know. Thanks for making the video.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Brandy!

[@tombeckett4340]

Very cool thanks 👍🇨🇦

[@dannyfain879]

Awesome video David!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Danny

[@tomasthomas7407]

You Are the 🔥🔥Man 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tamedshrew235]

Hi David, brewd a delicious pot of coffee today shaking a bit of cinnamon in with grounds then adding a few drops of vanilla extract in my poured cup. Mmm, tasty. In the event i need to light a fire i use the grill bics sold at Dollar Tree. 😁

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Yum! Coffee sounds good! Thanks!

[@JJSears10]

Awesome!!

[@jamesmathis2921]

Nice! I'll have to try that one.😁

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks James!

[@danareed1656]

that is really neat!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

TY!

[@IluvinortheIneffable]

Man make fire. Good stuff.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

LOL! TY!

[@readyrounds3729]

I like my BIC. Thanks

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I have to agree.

[@rationalicthus]

You earned a like and a subscription. Well done!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Appreciate it!

[@clownpocket]

That was interesting. Never knew char cloth was used that way, I thought hit it with a spark. For me I just pack a Zippo lighter and a container of Ronsonol. And spare flints.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

It's usually not. See my fire roll playlist and flint and steel playlist.

[@victorgreen9009]

**Good to finally see you again on utube. I have been subscribed and clicked the notification bell for all your videos. But somehow the algorithms have kept you off of my cell phone until today. **That's a really good trick with the char cloth. I will certainly have to give that a try very soon. God Bless you. Victor Green

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

God bless you Victor!

[@pauleller7164]

Keep up the great work, Dave. Always interesting!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Paul!

[@jamesloughran9350]

Hi David, I don't think I have ever made a comment on your video's, so after watching them for a long time here goes) WOW, filled with fun ways to make fire, which could save your life. THANKS DAVID

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks friend. I'll be looking for your next comment.

[@SpeirOutdoors]

I got it to work after I was inspired by you!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Charred punk wood works the best while charcoal is the hardest to fire roll.

[@michaelj4254]

I've used char cloth for years but never like this, have to give it a try

[@galenmullenax4039]

Love the friction fire methods!! 🔥 great work !!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Galen!

[@galenmullenax4039]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl always friend!

[@PenDragonsPig]

It’s just an extra 2x4x18 to carry into the woods as opposed to cotton balls impregnated with a little Vaseline.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I EDC 3 fire makers, but am also interested in practicing fire making techniques... You assume that these are the only tools and materials that will work? Strange.

[@glasslinger]

I think I'm as likely to have my bic lighter handy as that flat table and block of wood!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I carry 3 fire makers all the time.

[@1kbs11]

NOW, Dats a FIRE!!! (JF)

[@joecrespo5842]

Really enjoy your channel 👍👍 keep up the well information on how it's DONE 😎😃😃BOOOOOYYY 😎😎

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

LOL! TY!

[@FelixImmler]

Have you ever ignite a fire roll with just preheats.. with just forward rolls? Does it need to move back and forth, or can you just move forward with enough patience?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Forward rolls will usually ignite tinders, but the roll will be so tight that the ember will go out. Sometimes you can save it by pulling it apart, but usually that just breaks up the internal coal which also makes it go out. I have ignited terry cloth 3 times in a row with just forward rolls, 60 forward rolls, the first 2 ignitions went out and the 3rd just barely caught and finally grew into a good usable ember. T-shirt material is another good example of one that will only ignite with forward rolls, but will go right back out because it gets so hard that it can not be loosened quickly enough.

[@FelixImmler]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl This is an very interesting aspect! I didn't know that the roll can also become too compact. When I think about it, I'm sure this is happened to me several times. Thanks a lot for your valuable answer!

[@MitchMitsch]

Fantastic! I too attempted to do this years ago and failed. David, what do you think you did differently between the first time (unsuccessful) and last time (successful) to make an ember?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Maybe moisture the first time. More experience this time and preheats.

[@doug112244]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl from watching you videos for awhile I suspect you've gotten better at making char cloth.

[@texdog2772]

I used old blue jeans once to make char cloth not as easy to light as char cloth made with tee shirt material.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I like the long lasting ember in denim char cloth. Check out all the one strike ignites in my char playlist and my flint and steel playlist.

[@texdog2772]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl I saw that after I posted. I like cotton balls in petroleum jelly, I also have a bag of cut up tack cloth it has waxy. You look like you live near me. Calif. foothills 3,000 elv. Good stuff to know. Good job

[@harlandrake266]

Thanks good stuff! Is it difficult to make a flat board in the woods?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Use a fallen tree or rock for the bottom board and a split branch or piece of bark for the top board.

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Man they ignited quick

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

It makes some good filler. Thanks!

[@mikerichards6311]

👍

[@mauriziobarbati9081]

Complimenti👍🔥🔥🔥

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Grazie amico!

[@mauriziobarbati9081]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl sempre alla grande👍👍👍🔥

[@pauloalmeida4888]

HI David , I enjoy very much watching your videos , how do you make"char cloth" ?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank you Paulo. Please see my char playlist.

[@tommythuntdeer]

Fire-rolls are amazing. This one was astounding! Gonna give it a try!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

This is a good one. Please check out my fire roll playlist.

[@lowkeyusa]

I subscribed

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I Thank you!

[@slc308]

And this video got a subscribe from me. Nice video.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I appreciate it, friend!

[@johnwelch6277]

Hi David, great video as always, I love watching you make fire! I just saw another KZbin video on Coalcracker Bushcraft today and he was demonstrating how the inside of a milkweed pod could be used to catch a spark with flint and steel. So now I'm wondering if you could fire roll that! I'm imagining it would be difficult though since it doesn't catch nearly as easily as char cloth. Peace!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I can't find any around here even though I know it grows here. I'm more interested in the fiber in it than the pod. Thanks!

[@markpospichal571]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl Milkweed has become very rare due to years of people deliberately eradicating it. That's why monarch butterflies are so scarce nowadays. There is a movement to reintroduce it, if you can get ahold of some seed it would be good to plant it where it won't be disturbed. A friend of mine used to use dryer lint to catch sparks-I wonder if it could be used here in place of the cotton? Thank You for your interesting and informative videos.

[@maze5073]

Respekt my friend

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks friend!

[@vensheaalara]

Moisture of your tinder bundle could be a game ender.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Makes it harder for sure.

[@deanfischer3402]

Thats crazy. From char cloth. Whod guess.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Whod a thunkit? See my fire roll playlist.

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

I'm going to start practicing this and also using ashes and show my wife the magic...like Tom Hanks in Castaway...lol

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

It is magical.

[@JoeMac1983]

I'll just use a bic, but that's cool to know lol

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I carry 3 fire makers all the time.

[@Nebulax123]

How can I do this in the woods with no flat surfaces? Would I need to whittle down some or is there a trick I should know? Thanks!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

In the woods and out, always carry 3 fire makers. See my fire roll playlist. There's a lot more to it than the answer to your questions.

[@denniswilkins4514]

I wonder if fatwood fine dust will fire roll? I really enjoy your channel David. Oh yeah I finally got me a 1095 mora companion😊.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

No. The melted fatwood just smokes a lot.

[@pilotdave6057]

I use your videos to teach Boy Scout Troop 525 then they do it !

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Tell them I said hello.

[@travisfisher594]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@kathyarmstrong649]

I know you like to make denim char cloth but have you tried a cotton bath towel?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Yes. I think denim catches sparks better and solar ignites better too.

[@johndaily7286]

Is there a practical way of doing this in the field? Ive never seen this method before

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

See my current video about the top board. Please always carry 3 fire makers.

[@johndaily7286]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl Yes sir, I actually watched almost all of these videos. Pretty much answered my questions. Thanks from Chicago

[@andrewbrown6522]

Ive never seen this before. I imagine this is more or a dry climate solution though?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

No. They will actually work with damp fillers. See my fire roll playlist.

[@GetUrPhil]

Is char cloth easier than wood ash?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

About the same.

[@Scarekrow24]

Are there any fabrics, charred or not, that can fire roll without a friction filler?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

No just fibers. You'll have to check out boggycreekbeast for those videos.

[@skunkhome]

So how do you ignite it if you don’t have a couple of flat surfaces?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Always carry 3 fire makers in your pockets like I do. Visit my fire roll playlist to see how to make boards.

[@nz-nz]

Gosh… where do you get your cotton balls from? Ours are like dryer lint and impossible to do “anything” with (other than load with Vaseline) 🥴🥴🥴

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Walmart

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Iv never seen such a thing.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I've 150 more examples in my fire roll playlist.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl I'll have to watch them 8)