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Super Hack Fire Starters

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by bobdog2o02, Jun 18, 2016.

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  1. Scotty Overkill

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    I use a single match and several small slivers of arborvitae (aka redneck cedar) and always get the fire started that way........
     
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    sometimes i use plain newspaper or fatwood but a torch is nice to get the draft goin on those warmer days with a cold chimney.
     
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  3. don2222

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    Nice Pics!
    They look nice and dry and crispy!!!
    Good Job for a wood stove chef!
    Thanks
     
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  4. Horkn

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    How about using Doritos for fire starters?

    That stuff is crazy when lit on fire.

    Granted, it's not cost conscientious, and a waste of a great snack chip.
     
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    I tried a handful of them last weekend on the fire pit. They were the small crushed chips leftover in the bottom of the bag. Didn't react at all once it hit the coals.....
     
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    Your coals musta been wet, or poor draft....................................
    :rofl: :lol:
     
    Eric VW, Jul 14, 2016
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    :D
     
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    Or the Doritos were not seasoned well enough. ;)
     
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    Nice!
    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    They must've been seasoned! Had to brush my teeth afterwards. :cool: (Or tooth)
     
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    Clearly needs more chimney....
     
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    That's it! Yuk it up while we can!

    Truth is, it'll start all over again in just a few short weeks! :hair:
     
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    Yes... True story.
    Here's another thing-

    What's up today (bullchiting) thread.
     
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    I know this is old but what didnt work out so well? I found that using crayons was not optimal. Its best as a coloring (say for a candle) but as I looked at the bottom, crayons that haven't melted even under boil sat on the bottom. Its best if just straight wax gets melted. Something in some crayons must have it at a higher melting point? Anyways I made some with dixie cups. But not sure why you took off the wrapper though.
     
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