Swedish Torches - 3 Styles of 1 log fire

Join me in the woodland making 3 different styles of Swedish Torches using 3 different techniques, how to make a fire with one log.
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[@springwill]

As a first time torcher, your timing was providential. We just returned from camping. I had made several torches in the garage and fan dried them for several weeks - to make sure they were dry. When we got to the campsite mine never worked well enough. But now, with my trials and your experience, I can dial in my torches. Thanks man - perfect video.

[@dholt21771]

He's using highly flammable Cedar.

[@wittywilf]

I made the quartered log ones so that kids in wheelchairs could get close enough to a fire to toast marshmallows and they worked brilliantly. Mine were only 6 inches wide and 10" high and they still burned for at least 40 minutes.

[@williampfaffjr7684]

Thank you for this idea and thoughts......

[@mr.k1611]

Cool story, mate. No one cares about guys in wheelchairs.

[@szygal6]

Great idea Wilf, hope you are doing well.

[@johnanthony7226]

​@@mr.k1611 your mother cares tho

[@Bennybushcraft]

Bless you wittywilf❤️

[@brotato966]

camping and campfire cooking videos feel so relaxing for some reason

[@CristianSalles1]

cause that's the way we all should live, it's the natural way

[@aritripasetyo0888]

Deluk ngkas Poso. Sing roh omahku Mampir o😂

[@TheHiddenPart]

10/10! I've seen people screwing three wood screws in the top of the stove as a standoff for your pan. That looks the most solid way to cook.

[@alistairslade3836]

You are right when you say the chainsaw one should be cut deeper. About 2 thirds down and there is no need to raise the pan or pot as plenty of air enters the cuts. Great video as always. Thanks.

[@Fenrir6Gaming]

The Auger rocket stove one, would be perfect to make 5-10 of, and keep for emergency situations, for cooking and heat.

[@SH1974]

That is also my favorite style of Swedish torch - more kind of a rocket stove, drilled in a log. My auger drill has 32mm diameter (I think 40mm would be ideal) and I like to make the torch a bit taller to have more draw (chimney effect). Those torches are easy to lite with some sticks of Fatwood and when they burn well (after about 10-15 minutes, kind of an "afterburner" ignites) they burn with very few smoke. Can be extinguished with water, but that makes smoke and steam and it makes the log wet. I find it better to put some lids (made of clay) on the holes, that stops oxygen supply and extinguishes the log immediately. It stays dry (with lids on even over weeks, or through a rainy day) but it also could instantly be re-used if necessary.

[@britishbulldog9770]

l always use the auger method it is a small tool to carry with you and yes 2 holes about an inch up from the bottom a 6 inch log should burn for about 5 hours depending on how hard the wood is ps if cooking bacon use the leftover fat to coat any shaving etc to light your next fire

[@patriciabicking1628]

Thank you so very much for putting in the time and effort to help so many people. Greatly appreciated!

[@douglashouston81]

My 20 minutes of calm each week in a crazy crazy world .thanks 😀

[@anthonygaiman4815]

My man, the video stared with a chainsaw

[@susanbrown2909]

Thanks Andy..always enjoy your outdoor filming. I know it may get harder ,but we will watch what ever you do .

[@techforenergyltd9834]

I love a good Swedish fire torch. You can do small ones in your twig stoves too. Get a small log the same diameter as the width of your square twig stove and cut it into 1/4’s. Put the rectangles into each of the 4 corners, leaving a central hole to start the fire in. Make sure the log is a bit shorter than the height of your wood stove to Maintain the airflow when cooking. This is an extremely efficient way of using fuel for a 50 minute burn time with no maintenance. Ideal for Firebox stoves or copies

[@ClashBluelight]

to light the rocket stove variety, you're supposed to use minimal kindling. even something as small as a short length of yarn works. just stretch the kindling thin so that it doesn't block the airways, and light it from the bottom. It's by far the best of the three once you figure that out. Also, it would be neat to see you try to do a true one log fire. Only starting the torches with materials taken from the logs themselves instead of birch bark and matches. Using branches from a tree to light the tree on fire is really satisfying if you can manage to do it.

[@MarkRVillano]

Loved all three of them. I think that with the chainsaw torch; aside from going a bit deeper with the cuts, it might also benefit from drilling a center hole with the auger prior to making the cuts. As far as the one done with the auger alone; going all the way through with the lower hole is the ticket, and perhaps a slightly larger bit might also be of benefit. Good work!

[@fmare1319]

日本から見ています。 あなたの動画はとても勉強になりました。 ありがとうございました :D

[@ATinyPlace]

Lovely video! Very educational and there's something about the way you project your knowledge that strikes me as a very humble person.

[@tHEHEAd1138]

Dude, that little chainsaw is just ADORABLE!! LOLOL!!

[@Lyndaloulindin]

Hi Andy! My favourite is the auger one ❤️ I love how it burns and the gorgeous flame that comes out 😍 great video! 👍🏼

[@allenmorris85]

Most of us watching will never get the opportunity to do this, but oh that bacon and eggs on the skillet makes my mouth water. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@shortbushcraft888]

The first variant of the Swedish (Finnish) candle is the simplest. It can be done with only one ax - a chainsaw or a drill is not always with you :)

[@dajmos6969]

What about a wire? Its not always with you either? Something we can find in the forest can come in handy?

[@shortbushcraft888]

@@dajmos6969 Wire is not used in Siberia. The "candle" is made longer and the lower part is buried in the ground ...

[@graydanerasmussen4071]

@@dajmos6969 -Or you can hammer a few sticks in the ground on the outside of the candle, to hold the pieces together.

[@countesscable]

In some forests, there are plenty of fibrous ivy stems that voila be wrapped around the bottom half and tied. Just a thought.

[@rammix1]

You can make horizontal line-like dents on the top and on the bottom, closer to the edges. And hammer sticks into them to imitate stitches. Also, he could've done the center hole much narrower to have it last significantly longer. And you can put smth like a flat stone on the internal floor to prevent to from burning downwards too much.

[@4.0.4]

So this is why Minecraft and Terraria have torches that last forever... They're Swedish games!

[@Wakwaw796]

Underated comment right here

[@bigstanko7391]

I don't think Terraria is Swedish though.

[@terrible1237]

@@bigstanko7391 you’re right, it’s american

[@metteby]

epic comment 😄

[@mt4592]

And "Swedish" torch was invented in northern Finland

[@CuongNguyen-gj7ez]

Thank you for the knowledge I’ve learnt. This is the first time I watch your show and I absolutely loved it 🥰

[@brentonasmith]

Love your honesty, absolute pleasure to watch

[@claramullen]

Hi Andy I love making these and cooking on them it is a lot of fun. Thanks for the video

[@jbthor9032]

Thanks Kent I finally got to see the Swedish torch demo. I liked it and saved it for future ref. I'm thinking of trying it this Summer 2023. Thumbs up

[@WarmHandLuke]

Great video 👍🏻 It was interesting to see the 3 versions side by side and to compare each on it’s own task.

[@shaunpreston2839]

The most important part is to get the fire lit! Not always easy in the pissing rain!

[@jeepersdelight]

Jason from Maryland here I've found when I did my rocket stove a few years back, I ended up with 3 intake holes at about 1.5" each. Great vid, cheers 🍻

[@corvusmusik8776]

The auger one is a perfect rocket stove and a great source of long lasting light. Thanks! Great job*****

[@mjk8710]

Hey Andy Very informative with the Swedish log fires perfect for cooking and warmth 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@mattrollens6251]

The last one he made was awesome...I’m glad he’s back

[@johnbugnoii]

Very interesting video and helpful demonstration of those three different Swedish torch techniques! Thanks so much for sharing and God bless you!

[@pidginmac]

You are a cool guy and perfect for this type of demonstration. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-hy3vs8es2l]

Prayers for You 🙏 Amen

[@1nm1]

The auger stove is also somewhat adjustable. Once it gets going you could plug one of the holes (perhaps even both loosely), so it would last even longer.

[@danielmccaf]

what a hero !!! I love his earings and his chainsaw I know a lot of men in their middle ages who would love to meet his Swedish torch

[@regularsizeruss3874]

Works like a charm! Warmed me up quick, I was sweating before I even lit it! lol

[@ScruffyCityFishing]

Like the chain saw ones. Seems like something I could prep in advance for car camping.

[@johnhawks5035]

Wow. Everything is so clean and new!

[@paddycarr9537]

Nice Video as usual Andy, nice to see different variations of the Torch, got me thinking on the Auger Torch Three or Four large Nails or Thin Metal Tent pegs knocked into the Top for Pot stands. Hoping you and your Family have a safe and better year as i hope we all do.

[@burniemaurins2382]

Enjoyable, need to take the grandkids out doing this soon, ta for the ideas.

[@philcousins7161]

Great video couldn’t agree more with it all. I live in Northern Ireland and working away at becoming fully off gird at our property in the country.

[@bridgetmarden7224]

So happy you had some good holidays..... breaks are nice fore sure. But you were definitely missed. Love you channel and videos. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@DragonUdo]

19:08 That so funny, because I was just saying out loud to myself "try putting a second breather hole"! Great Minds 😁

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

Always good to learn new skills, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Beach_Guy]

Thanks mate for the side by side comparisons. Best video I have seen making these for sure. I actually like the auger rocket stove the best, but will do all three for the fun of it

[@carpenterpilot487]

Thanks Andy for that Swedish torch I will remember to use

[@cashau2965]

....hahaha love the intro with the skulls of those who didn't make it to light a swedish torch fire....

[@markr646]

Thanks. Going to saw some logs up today.

[@cookiekitty222]

Happy New Year Andy! I’ve always been interested in Swedish torches as I’ve seen them mass produced. Great to see there are other ways to make them.

[@yzfr1bandit]

Great demonstration video! Keep up the good work Andy.

[@suebrown3465]

That was a great demo and it was nice to really see how they are used to cook. Looking forward to the next video and take care 🇨🇦 🔥

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Sue :D

[@ROBIN-RAMGARHIA]

Hello Sir this Robin watching from india✌ Every night im your old video before sleeping 👌😊🙏

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Robin, all the best :)

[@ROBIN-RAMGARHIA]

Hehe sorry in existment im forget some word i know everyone can understand my feelings thank you so much for replying sir i really love you like you because i lurn many things from you also english 😊

[@Phil144gbp]

Great channel mate just found you got hours of interesting educational vids 👍

[@johnmacfarlane6444]

It was very interesting loved it be watching your channel from now on

[@christophersmith5691]

Very well, and honestly, presented, with the confidence of an expert. You deserve trust, and success. Happy new year

[@WaynesAdventure]

Thanks for sharing, I love all three. It would be great to make several of them to keep for an emergency situation at home.

[@FidoHouse]

Looks like the hatchet/axe version most effective for outlay of equipment & energy. Thanks for showing us the to how and the comparison.

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

the axe one i do without the hole, and wire in 3 places. Thanks, Andy, the chainsaw one is nice, i think in buying me an electric one.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks :) Ive heard the electric ones are surprisingly good by husqvarna

[@andrewforrest8938]

I'm watching your video Andy and I'm having a bacon and egg roll with a nice coffee great video take care see you in the next video.

[@KentSurvival]

Sounds perfect mate :D cheers

[@catherinehughes3740]

My bed time fix , watching yr videos . Thank you Andy x

[@bidziilalex146]

How are you doing

[@rimajaro]

I love the sound of the auger!

[@ChRisJoshuA14]

Awesome video brother very thoughtful of you to share this knowledge 😀 👏 👍

[@Kurt_Steiner]

Best outdoor man on KZbin by far 👍

[@JamesWilliam70]

Great to see you back in 2021. I look forward to seeing more of your content fella! 👍🏻

[@AjarSensation]

In Finland we call them "jätkänkynttilä" which translates to "lad's candle"

[@ericthoman4069]

Is the "lad's" first name Jack? And, does Jack like to jump?

[@philipcrewe540]

Like the one with drill holes , excellent

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

I have seen a Swedish torch already burning in other videos but never a real explanation how to make one. Bravo! I loved this video🔥

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Kathy

[@chasepetty5659]

Great idea I’m going to try one of these ideas when I go camping next!😃

[@lumpygravyalfresco82]

Another great informative video Andy. Thank you.

[@DaveParr]

Really love that you showed the experiments honestly and shared your ideas about what you could improve next time 👌

[@williammurray7632]

Thanks Andy, great video as always.

[@merihkarabulut1785]

As you mentioned, i have expected you to put another wire to make the first one more stable. All of'em are awesome and i really appreciate your tutorial.Thank you for that nice video keep goin' man!

[@asunr.a.7160]

Thx. As always a great pleasure to watch.

[@shelbygirl4382]

That is really cool. I do the same thing only on tree stumps I want to get rid of on my farm. I poor some fuel down the center, it burns all the way down, then its easier to remove the stump. :)

[@Sagatta32]

Great advice! Lovely bacon n egg sandwitch

[@zman92630]

Great video, mate. I was thinking the auger torch just needed perhaps a couple more holes, which you also solved. I do like the first torch (with the wire.) Looks like it combines the optimal air flow and use of manual tools that most people have (ie axe and saw.) Thanks again, great job!

[@itsianwood]

Ah,... perfect with my Sunday lunch!

[@jasonz7788]

Awesome work Sir thank you

[@jockey123able]

I’m from eastern Canada we have used those for years it’s been apart of our native culture.

[@stellarhodes4162]

Love it! Can’t wait to try these techniques.

[@linedanzer4302]

Thanks for the usual informative video and great content.

[@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..]

Thanks for the comparison video! Hollowed trees make fast & easy torches as well; they often have a few deep cracks, so you may not need to make intake vents! However, they do burn down faster (which is great when you're leaving your camp unattended or packing up).

[@nournader8103]

Thanks for the good video it always makes me relax and calm 😁

[@tinamitchell8735]

They all worked good ❤❤❤❤

[@Maru-ge6jn]

You building a sauna in the middle of the woods would be absolutely awesome!

[@Caterina29]

Sweet Little video. We used to do these useless busy work activities in the Girl Scouts. 🔥🔥🔥

[@derektuohy2539]

Glad to have you back Andy. Happy New Year 👍🏼

[@karldavies5498]

Welcome back nice to see you

[@noahriding5780]

Some videos on Finnish log torch, use a tool clamp to go around the split logs to help hold it steady. I wondered if anyone knew what that tool was called and how to find it? Thanks. PS: plenty of videos don't use the clamp but some use it so you don't have to worry over the wind hitting the logs as much.

[@johnjarvie5379]

I saw these in a pagan-style horror movie... thought they were awesome! Now i know how to make one. And i think i will. Good video, thx!

[@tonyhall3148]

Excellent video, thank you for sharing!

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Great demo mate, I have only seen one of those before. I think I like the looks and ease of the first one with the axe, but I have to say the auger drill is pretty cool, once it got going it was great.

[@Dionisio181]

Great video and definitely very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@josephhinojosa3145]

Most definitely like this. Out there in the actual bush. Never been but dream of yo

[@bushlore21]

Man of Stihl...!! 👍 Nice work!!

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Like all the Swedish torches you made .. I,ve never made one .. might have a go with the Axe one .. that burns great .. cheers Chris & Sam

[@Heavnzsent615]

Yay ! So glad you are back !

[@MichaelORourkeProd]

Going to make some of these with my boys. Thank you & subscribed!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

WELCOME to 2021! Those torches seem to be an effective and fairly quick way to come up with a number of burners for boiling, simmering and frying. I enjoyed watching!

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks James, hope 2021 is a good one for you!

[@leewt1282]

Wow that's amazing ...what a brilliant...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Lee

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

Fun video Andy! I use a smaller handmade mallet like yours to baton a knife, making a larger one like you did for my axe is a great idea!