The Mini Fire Tin

[@warspork5928]

I love the educational, instructional side of youtube. Restores my faith in humanity. What a great channel! 👍

[@larryfisher7056]

We made this same design in tuna cans when I was in Cub Scouts back in about '57...I guess good ideas never go out of style....

[@recall5811]

Exactly, don't fix what isn't broken. thanks for watching

[@ab6789]

@@recall5811 will it still work if i melt blackout candles ?

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Random Person in the comments any candle wax will work.

[@Reppo80085]

@@ab6789 It works...waste cooking can be use too

[@SebastianSynn18252]

I have a package of 8 tins with lids I picked up fron Dollar Tree on a whim. Now I know what I'm gonna use them for. Thanks!

[@kathrynharrington4025]

It's been a dream of mine to live in the wilds of Alaska. I was told by my daughter Mom yo can do that. Just take a training class. I was raised in Ohio and played in the woods behind my house every day. Thank you once more for all the education I'm getting from your hard work making videos

[@recall5811]

Thanks for watching them, Please share them with the world. The more educated they are the less you have to worry about.....

[@klawockkidd3426]

I did go live in the wilds of Alaska! In Sept/Oct of 2016, I packed my bag, caught a flight from Dallas to Seattle then Seattle to Ketchikan, then a bush plane to Prince of Wales Island. I rented a 4x4 and disappeared into the rain forest for 2 months. If I can do it, you can too.

[@a.s.7386]

We used to make these as kids. Called them 'Buddy Burners.' In order to make them easier to light we would put a piece of string in there like a wick.

[@garysimpson7326]

I like the sound of the birds in the background:-)

[@jimdodson4871]

l find that the tin that 177 pellets come in a great size for this. I carry a few in my kit.

[@kabul0607]

Just did this on my front porch. Awesome idea!! Thank you so Muchfor all the usual intel dissemination!

[@Kungfupau]

Thanks for teaching something new to me today, Corporal! 😊

[@keftonbrown1460]

I have made one of these with a coke can. I put a candle wick in it as an "emergency candle" this is great

[@hiltonfritsch3939]

Dryer lint also works as a wicking material.

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Learned about these fire tins in the scouts. We used a tuna can instead if a tin with a lid, nut I like your idea on it. Will be adding some to my kits.

[@danielhickey9903]

again so simple and easy. thanks

[@brittburton3264]

We used to make something similar when I was a Boy Scout lo, those many decades ago. Get a strip of corrugated cardboard maybe 2” wide by about 15” long, roll it up tight. Tie it with twine so it doesn’t unroll. Slide several ‘strike anywhere’ kitchen matches into those holes in the cardboard made by the corrugating.. now, melt some wax and soak the whole thing so it’s completely full and saturated. The wax sealing the match heads as well. Now you’ve a waterproof fire starter that you can strike anywhere and it will burn for maybe ten minutes . It doesn’t require a tin, but that means it isn’t as robust.

[@kerramybeth]

Over 50 years ago when I was in the Cub scouts we made something exactly like that except for we used a can of tuna

[@kidbach]

just found your channel. great info and the step by step instructions with close-ups is most definitely outstanding. I have learned more in the 1hr watching your videos than the whole year watching the "experts" on KZbin. thanks again for sharing your knowledge and your service. subbed. Semper Fi, Teufel Hunden.

[@WinStunSmith]

That is an insanely cheap, easy to make and effective resource. I have all of those items just sitting around my room! Looks like I’ve got a project for tomorrow.

[@broadwayFan28]

I use old candles for the tuna can size burners. Never thought about downsizing it. We start with an old candle and drip a little over the cardboard and light it. From there we just put pieces of wax on top and it melts in. I never have to clean a pot and it's as safe as burning a candle. Only problem with cooking with buddy burners is the soot but that is different than just starting a fire. It's a bit slower than alcohol but it has advantages too. I didn't see you start a fire with it and I imagine it might be difficult to get it out of most fires once they are started. Maybe that's in another video. Thanks for this and I especially like your lessons on tarp set up and knots. Great life skills.

[@sacwriter7400]

I used to do the same thing, but I used metal bottle caps. I would also use a paper match for the wick, just scrape the wax off the head and then strike it to light. It made for a great pocket tinder, especially in wet weather

[@an8rakoryxos]

So simple but so important.

[@Tnav02]

Nice big flame 🔥 simple but effective! Thanks!!

[@FullSpectrumSurvival]

Enjoyed this. Thumbs up!

[@maddyloe]

awesome tip, new favorite camping/survival channel. loving the content

[@cm2acres]

Great video, I will be making a few of these with my empty shoe polish tins!

[@recall5811]

Great, Share the knowledge

[@clarencesmith9580]

I have been making those sense the mid 1970's when I was in grade school but we used a tuna can and made a "hobo stove" out of a coffee can. I think that I might build another one this year just for sentimental reasons.

[@terriesbrook]

i learn so many cool things from you thanks! ;D

[@pnyarrow]

A great idea of thinking outside the box on Buddy Burners. Thanks for sharing. ATB

[@billyhooks99]

Thanks Corporal for sharing the knowledge great video.

[@richardsplker303]

Very slick idea

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Never thought about this concept as being a part of s fire kit. Thanks for sharing.

[@recall5811]

Outside of the box, thanks for the comments

[@pollyester303]

Does it leave a lot of soot on the pan? That's a pain in the butt especially when you're not near a lot of sand and water.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

pollyester303 Yes, burning wax does leave soot, based on my experience. However, that doesn't have to be an issue for someone who doesn't try to keep their pots looking shiney like new, while in the field. Simply wipe off the loose soot with anything that's available. Dry leaves, grass, even plain dirt will remove most of the residue. Naturally that doesn't take care of remaining soot stains, that require strong abrasive, such as sand or steel wool. When it's that hard to remove those "stains" it also means there's less soot to transfer.. Keeping the pot in a stuff sack, between uses, ensures that any loose soot residue doesn't get on other items in the pack. Hope this helps.

[@normedwards5305]

We used soup cans and coat hangers on sticks to make self leveling tiki torches in Scouts using this.

[@bradquall1547]

Another outstanding video by Corporals Corner.. You gotta like this guy. And if this is your 1st video you seen of his ..hit his subscriber and click on the bell. Then hit all. His videos are incredible . i ve seen many of his videos and watched several a few times over again. He is a great instructor who teaches many things that will keep you safe or alive if you get caught in the woods.. But don't listen me...let his videos speak for themselves...

[@johnwest4788]

Easier to just take a candle with you. Same benefit, less hassle.

[@AS-jq4lb]

Yes, I was wondering about this too, what the benefits of this over, say, a tealight would be.

[@gp1971]

You want to roll it up,real tight! Yup!

[@mojavebohemian814]

Thank you

[@jaybenton546]

Great idea...

[@jamesreed6558]

Great idea

[@dlighted8861]

Cool beans. I am thinking a shoe polish tin though it may be a little shallow. Any port in a storm I guess.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Great video, great idea. I wonder how many times you could use it over & over?

[@stephenfewson7188]

Adventure Outdoors I make hubdreds of them per year. mine don't use lids though. Made from tuna cans, or cat food cans, they will make a consistent burn of over an hour. They'll heat a can of baked beans in under 3 mins. blow it out, let the wax settle and store away in your pack.

[@edsnaturebushcraft6985]

Your Frying Pan was wonderful and how cool to have the only one. Your Styliing. You are always Calm in your videos and I like that subscribed to your Chanel today and I thank you for sharing your knowledge to teach us all. Edsnature Bushcraft

[@survivalcomms]

Great tip ! Thanks for sharing.

[@recall5811]

Thank you

[@matthewmoore7949]

Made in tuna cans they are a good heat source for shelters

[@jimjeffries2735]

Another fine job, Corporal!

[@johnanderson2217]

Good job young man.

[@dubv6902]

Even better idea, tree wax/resin

[@danielsteen1594]

Use a double boiler to melt your wax or resin. It is MUCH safer than melting with direct heat/open flame alone.

[@centraltexassurvivorpreppe7750]

Good show Corporal. I have a couple in a little bit larger empty nut cans. Your's is the smallest yet. Thanks for the video! S L

[@recall5811]

You could make one with a huge cookie tin, the large the tin the more wax it will hold

[@centraltexassurvivorpreppe7750]

Wow, that would make a huge flame!

[@gamcinnis]

Get video. I made a few of these but added a small piece of candle wick to make starting even easier.

[@randosurvie6781]

Excellent, je pratique la même technique !! Sympa vos vidéos, je m'abonne.

[@dlighted8861]

Bonjour Rando je m'appelle Kevin.

[@bobyoung241]

The neet thing is that when it gets low just pour more wax in (no flame of course) Don't through out any old candles, melt them down. no gulf wax? . . .

[@markatkinson9963]

Fantastic stuff! Thanks!

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@Imaqueen2023]

Excellent video. It would be great to see you make some waterproof fire starters for emergency use.

[@recall5811]

Thanks for watching but my first choice for water proof fire starters will be the mini infernos www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com/mini-inferno/

[@chancekiki8488]

+Corporals Corner those are really easy to make

[@snakemonkey555]

Good to see you back Cpl! Thanks for the vid!

[@recall5811]

More To Come, Thanks For the support

[@NorseAlpine]

A bigger version can aslo be used as a stand alone stove, a so called buddy burner. Just don't make them too big, I learned the hard way. My only problem with these is that they can't easily be lit with a ferro rod (I have tried it and failed).

[@benthere8051]

If you use cotton instead of the 2nd piece of cardboard you could tease some fibers up for a much easier start.

[@barryhopesgthope686]

A tuna can works well too.

[@alzathoth]

IMO a better version would be to use flat lamp wick instead of cardboard. the lamp wick will last longer, and as 'charred material' it would be better for flint/steel fire lighting. ;) great video Sean.

[@craigbrewer433]

You can get kerosene lamp wicks for like 3 bucks. Make a few of these with what you get

[@adamboutcher4964]

Excellent video!!

[@markbough2606]

I wonder how long a candle of this size would burn? Would this be a good way to warm up under a poncho or a blanket with a Mylar coating?

[@0311cmc]

Outstanding!!

[@recall5811]

Thank you Sir

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

Im thinking just like home made fuel tabs for esbit hexi stove. I'm going to try this out see how it goes in a fuel stove

[@outdoorbob2]

AWESOME

[@timothyhall2117]

Over 700k subs, hell yeah

[@cindyneely6087]

Another good vid another good day in the bush

[@queensking5292]

Super

[@melinaz3385]

Oh, um and try not to flatten the inside ribbing, defeats the purpose. We use 5 and 12 ounce tuna cans, save the lids, we have a side cut can opener. no sharp edges. we also save and use cooking oil, crisco, bacon grease, and what works best, if you don't mind the smell, is bacon grease.

[@AS-jq4lb]

I'm sure corporal has plenty of bacon grease - unless he just made popcorn 😁

[@modemode3663]

I made these in cub Scouts many snows ago

[@ItsCDoc]

I think it's impossible to dislike his videos

[@recall5811]

Yet a lot of people do, lol. Thanks for the comments and support

[@hammer9390]

A good source for the tin to make the Mini Fire Tin? Great video!

[@DaddyRabbit411]

I really enjoyed your video, may I ask what state are you in

[@recall5811]

Am in Washington, thank for the continued support

[@abdenourabdenour1172]

I made the same with tona can

[@MrScubaPom]

can you use that tin to put in a tincan mini stove? would it generate enough heat to cook?

[@ramirogaytan9242]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@gdiaz8827]

Is there a particular reason u are using golf wax, never heard of the stuff before this video

[@robbiemear2374]

I wonder if that would burn alcohol instead of wax?

[@techtinkerin]

More energy in wax and doesn't evaporate as fast

[@gagesmith4079]

What is the burn time on this? I want to add this to my edc kit.

[@nadineburr2198]

How long will one of these tins burn?

[@811cablemaster]

Do you need a open flame to light it or will a fero rod do?

[@Jonathan_Seagull]

Maybe it would be easier to bring a candle and a lighter 😂

[@countysheepdog55]

what's the estimate of burn time on that size tin?

[@leemcgann6470]

How long will that burn at one stretch?

[@8RedBear5]

Nice video, can this can be lit with a fero rod and steel?

[@LGSkywalker82]

JRedBear I had the same question...

[@ksuhuh]

JRedBear just put one of those large cotton wicks you use on the fourth of july for lighting fireworks in the middle. Or some cottonball fluff.

[@mr.somebody1493]

Can you light it with just a Ferro-rod?

[@EducatedIdiocy]

I wouldn't think so, mostly because there's wax on it which is hard to melt with just sparks. Also, cardboard is not light and fluffy like cotton so it wont catch a spark easily. BUT I have not tried it so until then, I do not know.

[@recall5811]

Agreed, but I would rule anything out until you try, thanks

[@pollyester303]

Would putting a cotton ball on top of this, somewhat, sort of candle, help light it? I guess you would still have to carry balls though.

[@leedraven20]

Noice

[@vickiebabbitt237]

i used toake these . i thpught they were cool

[@papichapo4939]

You make camping so much more fun. Also this gives me more of a reason to laugh at people using campers with tv's and stoves etc. (Is it really mean though? I made own tarp out of sticks and grass and leaves, but people waste a lot of money defeating the purpose of camping.)

[@eturnerx]

I make these with tealights. Keep in a Ziploc.

[@JIMMYMOTTA]

could bees wax be used?

[@fredflintstone1547]

would beeswax work?

[@villain1409]

Or you can save time & buy a tin of shoe polish for under £1.

[@matthoward1174]

Don't use your wife's pans to melt wax, as it really seems to ruin them, and they can't be easily cleaned. Get a pan at goodwill, or a garage sale for a couple bucks, and keep it in the garage for yourself.