DIY FIRE STARTER

[blackhardt]

I split mostly sweetgum and as most people know it's very twisted and stringy when split. I keep a large box under the spliter and catch all the twisted trash that comes off. When the box is full I take an old dog food bag and fill it up, let it dry and makes the best kindlin short of fat wood. And it really doesn't take long for it to dry out.

 

[part-time-Farmer-NC]

I kinda cheat... I use some charcoal in my smoker that I cook several times a month in. Put the cubes in a chimney starter put that on the side burner of my grill turn it on for about 3-4 mins. Wait until the smoke clears then add to my firebox, add my fruit/hickory/oak wood as needed and I'm smoking in about 20-25 mins. That propane burner is perfect for this.

 

[newbury]

My preferred fire starter.

 

[2515R Dude]

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My preferred fire starter.

Same here, cheap, easy, always available, does not require any prep, no bad smell... you can add more

 

[MF RED in MT]

I've just purchased my fire starter for about the last 5 years since old newspapers has disappeared near me.

I stack about 4 pieces of my split kindling wood (about 1/2" x 1/2" x 18" long), then add 1 straw turd (GreenSpark), and then add about 4 pieces of "fatwood", and light with an electric match.

I usually purchase 50 pounds of Fatwood and 3 boxes of GreenSpark each summer of fall just before winter.

Here's a link to each:

KC

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPQVLFH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Amazon.com

 

[5030]

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My preferred fire starter.

Mine as well and/or one of those new style butane torch lighters. Carry it in your pocket and will start a fire almost every time.

When I get one going, I'll use my Harbor Freight Bauer 20 volt Li-Ion blower to get it up to 'speed' real quick like... Amazing how that 200 mph blast of concentrated air promotes rapid combustion, plus you can spot direct the air exactly where it's needed.

I may add some used motor oil to the fire just to get rid of it but I don't use an accelerant to start it other than the above.

 

[5030]

I've just purchased my fire starter for about the last 5 years since old newspapers has disappeared near me.

I stack about 4 pieces of my split kindling wood (about 1/2" x 1/2" x 18" long), then add 1 straw turd (GreenSpark), and then add about 4 pieces of "fatwood", and light with an electric match.

I usually purchase 50 pounds of Fatwood and 3 boxes of GreenSpark each summer of fall just before winter.

Here's a link to each:

KC

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPQVLFH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Amazon.com

Propane torch or torch lighter is much less expensive and have other uses as well...

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I am a school teacher. To start my wood stove I use old worksheets and some dry kindling, leave the door cracked for 10 minutes instant fire. If I am making an outdoor fire at home or on the property I always have a mix of drain oil and old diesel in a 1 gallon jug. I use the propane torch trick if I am out.

I am going need to make some of those sawdust and candle wax starters for camping. Lord knows I have enough, the mill makes 5 gallon in about 3 or 4 cuts of a 10' log.

 

[5030]

When we go 'camping' the wife turns on the propane stove and cooks the meal or uses the oven to bake stuff. I like to rough it in comfort.

 

[gsganzer]