Anybody ever tried these diamond firestarters?

Walmart had them on clearance for 2 bucks a box so I thought I'd try them for that price

 

Never used them. I have the safelite squares that I use when starting a fire without coals.

 

I been using cedars and fat wood cut from my property but for 2 bucks a box if these work decent I'm good for awhile. Got 6 boxes for the price of 1

 

Used them but if you saw enough wood and got plenty of noodles and some old candles around, they can be pretty cheap(er). The softer the wood the better.

 

Any idea on the burn time for a single?

 

Oh snap, could have got me good on that one. (thank God for well mannered gents here) I will confess I was reading the post on my Iphone when better half was getting groceries, when I first looked at the photo.

 

I use the safelights also but I cut each square in half so I end up with 48 per box....I have a small stove so alot of relights, works great for me for cheap money...

 

We've been using fat wood.
Here's a link to a video
Click the video link on the lower left side of the page.
Looks interesting.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=8&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiHuum9v-HSAhXMdSYKHVpEDwgQuAIINjAH&url=http://www.homedepot.com/p/Diamond-Strike-A-Fire-48-Count-4878911025/207113544?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-207210347-_-207113544-_-N&usg=AFQjCNFGD6wULx7PzbsZRKsyodicALz7QA&sig2=hR-LNf5_8kT7dsrIbt_j7g

 

Cool sheeeeeeet there. I can those going into a survival kit

 

Don’t use them. They contain percholate which causes thyroid cancer. It also stinks

 

Menards description doesn't recommend them for wood stoves.



Box also sports a california prop 65 cancer warning label.

 

I made 3 dozen firestarters yesterday using 3 cardboard egg cartons, dryer lint and melted wax. I have found they work great. Waiting for wax to melt in a double boiler is the most time consuming part of the process.

 

I just had to relight my stove for the first time in about 8-10 weeks a minute ago. 3 pieces of balled up paper, then some thin cardboard and toss a few construction scraps which include some really thin cuts and a few splits on top of it. (I would skip the paper if I had reverse draft and just use the wood and light it with a torch.)

I dont see a need for buying something when I always have what I need in the recycling barrel in the kitchen.

 

Super Cedars for me. 1/4 of a 'puck' is all it takes to get the fire going.

 

Same here. I bought a box of 100 so I should be set for awhile using 1/4 at a time.

 

I've used those, they kinda suck. A lot of times they would ignite like a match and go out instantly. Many end up being duds that dont even ignite. I'd just set them in the stove and hit them with a lighter.

 

Yup, I've tried them and really like them. They used to go on sale for a buck a box, but I haven't seen them that low for a couple years now. Every time I'm at menards, I check on them. I'll bust one in half and light it with a match.

 

If this post would have originated in Cali it would have a prop 65 warning !!!!
I was looking at a truck equipers website the other day and there was prop 65 warnings on their listed new truck bodies !!!

 

I think a person's shadow is required to have a Prop 65 warning in Cali.