the perfect fire starter

this shows how I make my own version of the mini inferno. These are 100% water proof and 100% sure fire. The will burn for around 7-10 min. and will dry and ignite wet wood.

[@tbonepat2882]

I made of these the other day. I used Zippo lighter fluid that the previous owners of my house left here The wax I used candles that I bought at good will for 25 cents. The cotton rounds I picked up at Dollar General for a buck. These things work amazing! Very nice flame ( 6 inches ) and I tested it when it was breezy no issues. I was kinda shocked when the breeze actually helped, by catching the rest of the round aflame. Was super easy to light and burn test was 13 min. Thank you for showing this Video.

[@kermitrenwick5406]

Also, any kind of Cologne or perfume is also a great choice. I started building fire starter kits a few weeks ago and this is one of the easiest. While getting dressed one day, I came across a bottle of drugstore Cologne from a father's day gift from 20 years ago. Smelt terrible but couldn't find it in me to throw away (son was about 8). But, now that can be a life saving element. Tested it last night and the flash point is still great. Just a few drops in a pan and my ferro rod; one strike and BOOM!!!!!!! FIRE!!! Next step was to put a few drops on the cotton round, dip in wax, let dry and test. Works like a charm. Then, the next morning I came across this video and all confirmation completed. I had a great idea. Gonna build 100 more and share with the family and all the campers I know. Makes a great stocking stiffer gift too.

[@Monty439]

Haven't read all the comments but I used NorwegianBushcraft's method of adding lamp oil to the wax and it also works great. The wax seems a little softer, not much and you can really smell the lamp oil once you break it open. I'm gonna try your method next. Thanks for the info! I have found your channel to be full of good information. Keep up the good work.

[@incaroads001]

I just made a bunch of these using the small square cotton pads. I used a tube of petroleum jelly to dispense a less than pea sized bead onto the middle of the pad. I then folded the pad and squeezed it in order to drive the vaseline into the fibers and then unfolded it for coating with canning wax. One coat - cool - repeat. Fluff up the center, and it's ready to light. Each one took me between 10 and 20 strikes to get it going. But once they are lit, they will give you a solid 7 minutes of burn time (most of it a very intense burn). Thanks for this Grierwolfe. You're videos are the best. They'll save me money and aggravation and, possibly, my life if I'm foolish or desperate enough to get myself into a "situation". P.S. Use a double boiler and heat the wax minimally. You can always reheat if necessary.

[@thaiguysabu]

fantastic! as much as i love dave canterbury's channel, and half the products that he sells, i would much rather make these at home for so much less than paying $14 to have 6 mini infernos delivered to my door. thank you very much for sharing this information.

[@grierwolfe]

You are more then welcome sir. Thank you for watching.

[@thaiguysabu]

***** i just made 30 of these for only about $1.50. i used charcoal lighter fluid and just like the ones on your video, they worked like a charm. if i can get over my extreme laziness, i will upload a video of what i did. again, thanks for sharing.

[@robertlittle9907]

Great video thanks for sharing. I'm going to have to make some of those. but I don't think my wife would allow me to do that on our kitchen table...lol. Keep Putting out those great videos. Thank you

[@robertllawrencejr5503]

These are the best that I have seen. This is great, thanks!

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

I have experimented a lot with these. One method I came up with is using empty toilet paper rolls. Stand them on end. Seal the exterior bottom to whatever you are use to protect your work surface. I use hot melt glue. Compact with sawdust, lint etc. Whatever is your choice of absorbent fuel. Then pour in melted wax (your individual mixed recipe). Let cool and you now have a length of fire starter that you can cut to any desired length providing an infinite range of burntime. I love 'em. They work great.

[@markdouglas4139]

best one ive seen yet, so easy to light, cheers mate.

[@thomasv9760]

that's a great idea. I have made these before but putting the accelerant in the pad never even occurred to me thank you for the idea

[@mtmonkeyfb]

This the second time I've really sat down and watched your videos and I just got to thinking to myself how grateful I am that people such as your self makes videos just to pass knowledge thank you so much for your time in doing this without trying to promote some web store guys suck as yourself never get the recongition you deserve thank you again

[@grierwolfe]

Frank Barker Thank you sir. I really appreciate that.

[@watermain48]

Nice video Justin. That looks too easy, gonna try it. Thanks for sharing.

[@felixmendez6507]

This was a great video!! I'm brand new to the whole bushcraft and survival thing and getting it done while saving $$$ is a huge factor for me. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@grierwolfe]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@manolbello3321]

Next video He uploaded was a diy dining table

[@outbackeddie]

Great video. I have a 5 day wilderness rafting trip coming up in July and I am looking forward to making some of these for the trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@grierwolfe]

outbackeddie They will serve you well sir. Thanks for watching.

[@2012Viking]

This is the first time I have seen these done by adding the accelerant to the pad them dip them. I have seen several vids, and what I tried, was adding a parrafin lamp oil to the melted wax and dipping. Those have worked great so far but I love trying different things, so I think I will give your method a try to see how I like it... never stop learning. Thanks for the vid!

[@grierwolfe]

2012Viking Glad you liked it.

[@SanderPool]

Nice improvement on what is already a great fire starter. I'll have to make some of these. not for survival, just for fun and learning

[@RDM-fc6rd]

Glad i found your channel. Now tomorrow ill make some, to add to my bushcraft bag. Easy,cheap and effective what more do you want. You got a new sub. Thanks. Ronnie, Texas.

[@grierwolfe]

RDM1978 I appreciate it. Thank you

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

Yup, that's how I make em. Comes in handy out here in the NW where it seems to be always wet and miserable.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. I will have to whip some of these up to put in my hunting pack.

[@johnventura2977]

Great idea! Thanks for the help

[@overload889]

That's really cool. I'm going to give this a shot. Usually I use dryer lint but this looks like it would work better with the wax.

[@Travellog2000]

Nice job. Well done. Followed your directions exactly with charcoal lighter fluid and a double dip in wax. I get at least 10 minutes easy burn time on them and it couldn't be easier to make them. Thanks for taking the time to post. I will share with others as you request......

[@grierwolfe]

Glad you liked it Jack.

[@lakeerieprepper]

just made some of these the other day! I'm going to make some fire starters from pitch next :) thanks for sharing

[@shamanic1]

Great video! You demonstrate the finished item too, so it's a proven item. One note to viewers. Please do not use an open flame near containers of flammable fluids! Eee-Yikes! One dribble of volatile liquid overlooked, or one puff of vapor, and it's "goodbye, home sweet home"! Cheers!

[@marcgodwin8355]

Hey man, i like your attitude to sharing knowledge, I think knowledge is only powerful if you share it, if you done share you end up with outdated knowledge and everyone else has moved on, Cheers appreciated

[@angelbeastlyab1]

wow thanks bro...this is an awesome tip...definitely gonna make some

[@frankdiesel1288]

I'm waiting for the kitchen table to burn,,,,LOL,,,,kidding,,AWESOME VIDEO. I wiped some 100% petroleum jelly onto mine before waxing. Really helped.

[@shannonbtanner]

Another great ideo Justin, well done!

[@buckeyebunnyhunter]

Great vid. Bought some rounds last week and was going to try and make some just was not sure what to put in them.Thanks

[@blacktippydog]

nice job, love it

[@freddyo2k10]

Awesome video 🤘🤘👍👍👏👏

[@joelvelazquez1892]

Love this idea definitely going to subscribe thank you.

[@grierwolfe]

joel Velazquez Thank you sir.

[@Alsworld2]

Thanks for your videos and Happy New Year! I've finally had a few days off and made lots of these fire starters using this method (both with Heet and de-natured alcohol). Works fantastic and I can light them with only sparks from a magnesium fire starter very easily. Also appreciate the video on the Bahco Laplander saw. Great stuff you put out, thanks! Best wishes for 2014 and keep up the great work.

[@grierwolfe]

I really appreciate it thank you. This video is several years old now and since I have also learned that plain oh lamp oil and brake fluid work quit well also. Give them a shot.

[@rebeccacriaghill1200]

that was a very nice job showing a firer starting

[@grierwolfe]

Thank you.

[@jasonpettit9984]

Did you pull the moisture out of your good kitchen table with that fire bud?leave a big white spot!

[@Oldcoinsandstuff1]

Jason Pettit not long after this vid he disappeared. Rumor is his wife was PISSED about her table!! Lol....

[@nitroflesh]

Great video

[@Latenightcrewdave]

Good work, nice vid!

[@ronaldshepherd5992]

I have a few methods to start fires but this ill have to try

[@squanto9917]

I looked this up do to the recent controversy. Good advise as always, Justin.

[@johnnyd1972]

Hey great video. I've seen different websites selling mini infernos for a pretty penny for only a couple firestarters. Will be great to be able to make my own.

[@grierwolfe]

Yes sir. No need to pay a lot when you can make a lot for a little.

[@snipes3234]

Just made some using lighter fluid, i find that takes a spark the best! Thanks for the tip..

[@bjl1000]

I use a cottonball rubbed around with Neosporin ointment, dual purpose survival firestarter/antiseptic.

[@fredfreiberger7878]

awesome tip good instruction as usual i think you should start a bushcraft school hope u did'nt burn the table and you r sharing w us you r a great guy

[@nikkogutierrez5393]

Great thanks

[@darcyleepearson4416]

7 mins in and im not looking at the fire starter anymore!, however I am shitting myself about yer table lolx

[@megaklant67]

When you melt the wax start with pouring some water in your pot! Wax is lighter than water so it will stay on top as long as you don't stir it. The water will prevent the wax from reaching flash point and you don't need as much wax as you would otherwise. I learned this trick making candles.

[@grierwolfe]

That is a really good idea. Thank you very much for sharing that with me.

[@LavaBison_Joseph]

megaklant67 troll

[@LavaBison_Joseph]

melted wax and water bad!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Not really. That is how you can make candles without having to melt a ton to get the depth.

[@richardpeterson3753]

can we come up with a cheap homemade firepaste with super common stuff that can compete with the commercial stuff? I got a few good ideas but I learn best by seeing it done. hands on learner lol. my initial idea was a composite of wax, vasilene, olive oil and either sawdust or ground charcoal as a binder and wicking agent. wax I think can be optional. main items I got ready access to is olive oil and vasilene and figure if it was possible to help it or basically make it the consistency of toothpaste, and still retain it's traits that make it a good fire starter, we got a winner. be an additional tool to keep in our mental toolbox

[@mauriziobarbati9081]

COMPLIMENTI👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@crazyhorseaz4280]

Good job man, passing tips on,, it's the Cowboy Way,, and preppy too. Haahaa

[@jslawnservice2002]

Awesome video thanks for the useful tip

[@grierwolfe]

want-a-be woodworker Thank you.

[@jslawnservice2002]

Just made some of them they work amazing and saved me a ton of money thanks again

[@TheMrhycannon]

want-a-be woodworker ..... Solid fuel seems safer, ignites well, travels well in zipper bags and burns long enough to do th job..

[@levibarks]

lil magnesium shaving in there might hot it up lil. might give it a try thanks.

[@EliBenZion]

A clasic vid ;)

[@knothead35]

Trying to figure out how to do a big batch quickly. Maybe get a large baking sheet and squirt the lighter fluid on each round and then use some tongs to dip in wax? How does everyone else do it?

[@punknhead23]

Surprised you did not scorch the finish on your table top with just the tin foil between fire and table. Nice video. I use a dab of petroleum jelly in the center of pad before dunking in wax. Then just bend and tear the disc to the center point with all the fibers exposed before using firesteel. WOrks great. Can get cotton rounds 40 for .88¢ @ Wal-Mart.

[@barryfroelich3526]

Duct tape and strike anywhere matches dipped in wax work great also.

[@johnsnews1]

100 for a dollar at the dollar store, small can of petroleum jelly for 69 cts, couple of nearly expired candles melted down and you're in business. Made half of them with melted wax and the other fifty with petroleum jelly,stack and store them in an empty Pringles can...take as many as you need, leave the rest at home for next time. I use them all the time. You can even boil water and cook with them on the small esbitt stoves, just use one to start kindling, you can put it out and use it again,

[@Jeffrey1978]

Could you use citronella oil in place of the lighter fluid??

[@adrn25m]

How would beeswax or tallow wax affect the product? Would it be better or worse than using paraffin wax from candles?

[@scarz1951]

Justin, is the UST Strike Force high iron like it was when Gerber made the original Strike Force? Can you "short stroke" it using the first 1/2" of rod and get sparks the way you can with a LMF army? I'm looking for a good, high iron rod.

[@grierwolfe]

scarz1951 The best I've found for short strokes is the light my fire brand.

[@scarz1951]

***** Thank you, Sir.

[@trevormangus7832]

Stroll through the pet department at your local Walmart and find the bedding material for like hamsters and mice it’s 100% natural cotton it feels like hair (one kind the other is raw cotton )and it takes a single spark easily

[@stoo234]

Sorry buddy my lack of techno know how stops me i don't know how to do that link thing.but if you input Norwegian bushcraft on a channel search you should be able to scroll though and find it.its a good channel too!.peace.all the best

[@LosRiji]

💯

[@truthhurtz2793]

I like how you lit a fire on your kitchen table--inches from all of those flammable liquids. :/

[@lanah8678]

Hope it didn't leave a mark on the table from the heat. And it looked like a good pot...not recommended! Use an old soup can or something for wax melting. Otherwise, I think I'll try this.

[@punknhead23]

Dude. That is bad news for that kitchen table. Foil or whatever you have is not going to protect the finish on the table. Nice video otherwise.

[@us24575]

How many minutes did you get from them?

[@colinwilson4658]

if you frag a moth ball add it to the wax and leave it in for a couple of minuets when you burn your fuel the light Oder from the mothball will keep your campsite clear of flying bugs for a while (usually just enough time to cook & eat in peace)

[@kathleenzimmerman8227]

Are these potentially spontaneously combustible? Would you store them inside or outside?

[@aussiefirie]

Kathleen Zimmerman they won't spontaneously combust

[@wastelandwanderer7685]

Try making a couple with mineral oil, those burn really long

[@frankyeyna9500]

what about Kerosene ? can it be used instead of Lighter fluid ?

[@aussiefirie]

Frank Yeyna any flammable liquid will work

[@SuperSwitched]

As with everything, it all depends on circumstances. As a bowhunter I do not want anything with an accelerant near or on me :(

[@SuperSwitched]

Michael Johnson scent!

[@dragonspicks]

I just gave this video it’s 1000th like. You’re welcome

[@stoo234]

Goodies...see Norwegian bushcraft channel for the best mix and a quick way to do it.peace.

[@grierwolfe]

Hit me up with a link. I would love to take a look.

[@Cdngardengirl]

You're still alive after using those chemicals on the dining table? LOL You must have filmed it while the lady was out.

[@grierwolfe]

lmao.... Believe it or not she was the one holding the camera. :)

[@johnruuu]

Give you some credit for actually lighting the thing. Too many bozo's preaching their solutions, but never actually showing the results. But, you did not prove they are waterproof 100%...

[@bjl1000]

This is good for recreational use but is too bulky for survival.

[@SanderPool]

Frenchie first rule of survival is being able to adapt and improvise, use what you have including knowledge. if you think these are too big then why not make small ones? cotton rounds come in different sizes and you can cut them too. the key of this video is to use a bit of accelerant before dipping in wax. I think it's a great trick.