Waterproof Jute Fire Starter

[@tbrew8222]

Psst... This is what I make my lanyards and handlewraps out of. Beeswax vasaline and even chapstick works ok too. Just dont oversoak if using beeswax because it gets hard to fluff the end. Beeswax I tend to just rub onto a line and dont even heat it. If you have it everywhere like neclace, lanyards and handle wraps, its much harder for a bear or the river to steal your fire source if you wind up chasing down your pack. All the waxes/ oils I named seem to be pretty easy to light with one or two flint strikes, even from a dead lighter. Now theres an idea! ... A zippo loaded with parafin jute instead of cotton and fluid. Storage plus a mini sparker. Im going to try that tomorrow.

[@smsgtbulldog]

I use a wire bread tie to secure the start as I begin the braid process and another when I get ready to dip it in the wax. Once through the tube, I remove the tie off the flame end. Love the idea of adding the stopper cord so ya don’t lose it.

[@ravenssageofbushcraftsurvi599]

Tying the jute ,great idea.

[@jamesaritchie1]

Good idea for a firestarter. Jute can be found in pretty much any Walmart, too. The Walmarts I've checked carry it in the sewing section, and in the craft section.

[@davidjohnston2115]

very nice video sir good deal i made some they actually works - more people should know this

[@juancarloslopezlopez3654]

From Spain. I love your bag behind you. Can you make a video explaning how you made it?. Well done. Greetings.

[@OutdoorElements]

Oh, Thanks! I've had that bag for nearly 30 years now. It's just a very simply, crudely hand-sewn cotton canvas bag that I made to hold my rope splicing, whipping, and sail repair tools. It really doesn't warrant a video, it's so simple and rough! It's just a U-shaped piece of fabric with the short ends sewn together, then an additional piece sewn on lengthwise to make the closing flap, and then a button/button-hole sewn on as a closure. Over the years it has stretched (stuffed full of tools, lol) and has taken on a nice rounded shape. It's been with me over 6 different sailboats and it really makes my day to find that someone noticed and likes it! :)

[@jimf1964]

I like the brass idea. I can sacrifice an 8mm Mauser case and save a trip to the store.

[@richardpeterson3753]

OK update.i made an improved version of this.whati did was took 3 cotton balls and unrolled them,twisted them end to end to make a cotton ball cord.then used a four strand plat braid to incase that cotton with that jute i baught.once finished i had a real nice braided jute cord with a cotton core.waxed this and tested it.i used my knife to fluff the tip and lit it with a dead bic.they make "cold" sparks compared to ferro.basicaly flint and steel spark.wasnt hard at all to make and performed like a champ.and it let me use almost any spark to ignite the cord.it will at this point be a permanant addition to my fire kit.deffanatly worth takeing the time to make.i still need to get a flint steel to test with and that has been a challange as i cant find one that isnt 20-30 bucks.ill update soon as i get a flint steel to share my results.awesome work and keep up your hard work friend

[@earljames453]

FIND YOURSELF AN OLD NICKELSON FILE,THE MAKE GREAT FLINT STRIKERS.

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Very nicely demonstrated and Thanks from an old guy . Happy Holidays

[@JoeAnshien]

Nice - I saw another vid where he soaks the rope in Vaseline then wax. It flamed right up with flint and steel

[@konijntjesbroek]

easiest way to soak these is a mini crockpot w/a liner, tend to use anywhere from a 1/3 - 2/3 beeswax (depending on temperatures) and the remainder pine resin

[@entltyq]

Will it be pliable after using resin? Where is resin sourced? Thanks!

[@konijntjesbroek]

@@entltyq not very pliable, but less likely to get gooey in warm weather. I like pine trees for resin.

[@dlou3264]

Good!

[@davidjohnston2115]

i braid mine its more thick than thin but longer burn time its easy sir ok thanks my friend

[@ehoenig]

hey, THIS is a great idea!

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Super, may I ask where you got this idea from? What you basically have there is based on something that was recently brought to my attention by a guy named John Lord and it is called the British Wick which originated around the 1600's, I like the idea of using a spent cartridge as opposed to a piece of tube. Thank you for sharing.

[@OutdoorElements]

It has been a few years now, but I think I may have first seen this on a Canadian KZbinr's channel - Wintertrekker. I believe he was using brake line tubing for the metal component, and I wound up using (and liking) the rifle shell casing. Pretty cool if the idea has been around since the 1600's as you say... There's nothing new under the sun, as the saying goes :)

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

Clean, easy project that will serve you well! Great video, thanks!

[@MARZ1911]

Pretty kool...I'm gonna make myself one...thanks for the idea =)

[@ronclancy5201]

Adding some cute beads to the stringie think would be fab.

[@budharpey]

very innovativ solution!

[@OutdoorElements]

+J. Charles I can't claim it as my own - I think I first saw it on Wintertrekker's (excellent) channel. The main thing that I added was using the .308 brass casing, which works quite well and looks nice too :)

[@davidjohnston3172]

i made a few of these same things they work if I loose one have another one in its place ...

[@HowToDoAnything777]

Well done 👍🏼

[@sloanIrrigation]

Hmm. Wintertrekker did this identical tutorial 4 before you did this one. Coinkidink! Wait. Ahh i see. You used a cartridge hull. He used a break line tube. Must have been a coinkidink

[@sdriza]

30-06 works better :)

[@OutdoorElements]

Lol! I guess using a fully packed 500 Nitro express cartridge would make for an even longer burn time too :)

[@sdriza]

@@OutdoorElements you got it!!!!

[@spectermad9180]

Glue that Ferro Rod to your Shell and you will have a Firestarter that they sell for money...how do I know I just bought one for 23$...and thats all it is just get a new Striker...and your all set Glue it with a Strong Epoxy...

[@richardpeterson3753]

i swear the jute i got has been treated with something cause its really hard to light at all

[@OutdoorElements]

That's really strange - I've used a few different brands from different hardware stores, and all of them were easy to light with a ferro rod once they were fluffed up. Sisal twine is much coarser and won't light easily - I wonder if that is what you wound up with? Jute should be very soft, fine, fibres. If that is what you've got and it still won't light, then maybe it is coated with something - maybe try a different brand. Thanks for watching, and good luck!

[@davidjohnston2115]

thats not good buddy it should all light for you indeed thats crazy

[@ronclancy5201]

Amazing idea. We will sure use this on our next LGBTQ group rainbow camp out. This looks like a zany and fun project.