Hi Joe, My Axe Collection hobby consisted of only 20 each with custom leather, but a 76 yo now I been giving them out to neighbors, friends, and relatives. But Joe you gave me my start in this enjoyable axe hobby/collection. I just didn't want having them end up in some garage sale one day, it was better for me to spread some joy. Thanks friend for those many shop talk episodes.
Awesome video. I just made one using and old aluminum hunting arrow. I cut off about 3 inches, chamfered both ends, soaked my twine in wax and turned out perfect. I like the idea of the leather for a handle! I will have to do that!! Thanks for sharing.
I like what I see here but instead of using the plastic cups I'm going to use recycled paper egg cartons and assemble them in reverse order. Putting the shavings in first with wax, then the Vaseline impregnated cotton ball and top off with wax.
Joe I hope all is well. I’m looking for a good guitar, something I can grow into… a quality acoustic flat top steel springs. I live here in Upstate NY too…. Suggestions? My thanks Doug.
That was a good method. Same as how I’ve been doing it. I now make mine in a mini muffin silicone mold. Sawdust, wax, Vaseline, spark! Simply put, as long as the Vaseline catches the spark, the rest will follow easy enough! This is the exact method I’ve been using for years. You also get a fire going easy enough by using dried leaves that are crumbled up! I’ve even seen some people use the ol’ Fess Parker method and use a zippo!
Man, you have made a wonderful improvement to an old tried, and true firestarter. We have to deal with damp wood in our tropical environment and always carry a Mag-Bar, powdered magnesium sealed in plastic drinking straws, or other means to ensure a fire should we find ourselves in an emergency situation. I saved the sawdust from processing mango and guava tree limbs, we scavenged from around our subdivision here in the Philipines. The "plugs' we made with sawdust and candle remains work well provided you had an open flame to get them going. Your upgrade will allow ignition by many other methods including an empty butane lighter, ferrocerium rod, and many others. Perhaps this will also work with flint & steel. Watching you from our secret retirement location in Bulacan province on Luzon Island. Thank you for sharing the idea and taking the time to post the video. You have earned another subscriber.
Great recipe! 50/50 lighter fluid and wax on a cotton pad works very well with a fero rod too, but the addition of the saw dust and wax to extend the burn is brilliant. I haven’t seen this technique before either. Thanks.
Nice and simple process to make a great survival item. I make lots of fire starters.... they need a match/lighter to get them going.... I will make some of these. Thanks for the video.
Great seeing you again Joe. Hey, no pressure, do what you feel like doing. Myself? I'm 74 now and I do what I want, when I want. Good health to you all, and take care.
Excellent. How long did it burn. I see it was 5 min when dust started. Dont see the all finished time. Can you make a video on a just as tall but half the width you are the first i have seen even though you think your not the first. I saw your video 5 years after you made it. Nilly 10 years and there is only yours. Well done all the best i hope you can make.
For melting wax, I got a mini-crockpot from Goodwil for about $4. They had a few on their rack. It will safely melt a brick of Gulf Wax in about 90 minutes so start early if you want to go that route.
