Post by albaugh1976 on Apr 11, 2005 22:09:34 GMT -5
I'm becoming interested in different fire sources. The bow-drill is an awesome way to get back to the basics. But in damp conditions the magnesium fire starter is a good option.
magnesium fire starter instructions:
1 Use a sharp knife held at 90 degrees to the magnesium block to pare a small (quarter sized) pile of shavings.
2 Gather tinder in a pile adjoining the shavings.
3 Scrape the length of the sparking insert toward the pile of shavings.
4 The magnesium shavings will burn rapidly but the extreme heat will ignite even damp tinder.
magnesium fire starter instructions:
1 Use a sharp knife held at 90 degrees to the magnesium block to pare a small (quarter sized) pile of shavings.
2 Gather tinder in a pile adjoining the shavings.
3 Scrape the length of the sparking insert toward the pile of shavings.
4 The magnesium shavings will burn rapidly but the extreme heat will ignite even damp tinder.
