10 Unusual Ways To Make Fire
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10 Unusual Ways To Make Fire...
1) Fatwood and Spent Bic
2) Standing Bow Drill
3) Vertical Cotton and Wood Ashes Fire Roll
4) One Handed Sperro Rod
5) Sperro Rod Ignited Leaves
6) Flint & Steel Ignited Char Cloth w/ Plastic Bag n Cloth Tinder B's
7) Recover Wet BIC
8) Flint and Corona Saw Ignited Char Cloth w/Paper Tinder B's
9) Toaster Ignition
10) Horseweed on Pine Hand Drill Friction Fire
*** I could reshoot scenes over and over again until everything I say and do looks very smooth and easy. But, I left in all the imperfections (Fumbling and bumbling) for 2 reasons... I want you to see that these techniques are real... not a hoax... nor achieved through editing. And, secondly. I wanted people to try these techniques. If I create the illusion that everything is so easy. but then you try and struggle with them, I think it discourages you from learning these fire skills and ideas. Thanks! Please SUBSCRIBE at the end of the video.
I live in Northern West Virginia, aka the Mountain State...... I've traveled up and down the mountains in search of the mother load of fatwood... I've collected a hundred pounds of the best fatwood I've ever seen and more importantly ever used.......... Well a month ago I found it, and believe me I have plenty for a few years to come....... Canolop size limbs and nothing but pure highly flammable resin, not much wood anymore........ One strike from a ferro rod and I promise you you'll have a hot fire in front of you in seconds......... Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience on this awesome topic with us, I appreciate it sir.......... I forgot to add what an awesome job you did by teaching me, and many many more people how to make life saving techniques and little tricks in building fires from several scenarios... 🔥🔥😎🔥🔥
LOVE!!! me some fatwood!!!
nice video amigo !!! 1st time i've seen the Bic wheel trick !!!! when it comes to making fire humanity WILL find a way !!! ya gotta love ingenuity !!!!! great stuff.
I've learned more from David West as I have from all other channels combined. You are fire king!
Agreed! These need to be archived for future generations. I've learned so much watching these videos. Been sharing them with my son who likes hiking and he's been watching
-Excuse me, do you have a lighter?
+No but wait a sec.. *takes a pinch of ash from his pocket, cuts cotton from your jacket with gentle moves, runs to nearest tree and rubs the tree aggresively*
Good one!😆
I'm glad I watched this. Everyone else I see makes it look like a race to dump their fire drill coals into the the bundle. Nice to see some advice to just be patient.
A lot of embers need time to coalesce. Thank you!
Making my way through your videos and this is now one of my favorites. One handed ferro rod ignition is super inventive and impressive.
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Survival classes are life saving for those who clicked in out of curiosity. . . Curiosity "saved" the cat. lol 😺
no curiosity killed the cat... satisfaction brought him back...lol
I'm totally impressed with your skills, I will try some of the methods and try to improve my skills. Thank you very much for showing us your hobby.
Very intuitive. Great job David!
Excellent video! Love that you show the process in entirety. Will be a huge help to those who have a need to make fire without modern methods and tools. Very well done. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Phil!
David, I really have learned so much from your channel. Working with Boy Scouts for almost 45 years on alternative methods of fire making and survival techniques of fire making, you often simply use what you have. Excuse the pun...but a 9 volt battery touched to the edge of a small wad of 4-0 steel wool is a "surefire" way of igniting a survival flame.
Thanks for your terrific content.
That's a good one. TY!
I like the big block of fatwoood.
That sparrow thing makes so much sense
My favorite tinder for flint 'n steel - shredded red cedar bark.
I love how comfortable you are with your self! You make it all seem fun!
Thank you friend!
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter. \m/ I enjoyed the first one very much, great idea
I swear one day I'll try one of these methods.
Fantastic fire starting techniques. Just amazing ! ☆☆☆☆☆
You never cease to surprise me, David. ;)
Thanks friend!
I coulda died an ignant! Now at 65 I know about making fire! Amazing!
Now starts the practice.
A good mountain man rendezvous name for you would "Blazing Palm"!
Thanks for sharing,
Clark
I still think I could do it. I may try again. LOL!
Lol L
I like how you spoke of the dust not being tight and coalescing, brought a new depth to my perception on that process.
Be nice if that was focused on more in videos, not just yours in particular, that use the dust , etc I learn every time I watch one of your videos, even if I have learned the technique. I like that :D Thanks
Wonderful. And a potential lifesaver.
Really enjoy your videos, particularly the good close-ups. So much of the skill has to do with a good sense of how fire behaves on that micro level, interacting with fine tinder. As a kid, I had a good time perfecting my technique with my dad's jeweller's loupe. Have moved on to bow drill, ferro rod, etc. Great skills to have.
I enjoy practicing.
Hot dog!!! Pulled out my Colman folding saw and a piece of flint, got sparks flying everywhere!!! Hahaha! Thanks David!
Thanks Ella. You're the 2nd biggest reason I do this. 1st is because it's FUN.... 2nd is to PASS IT ON!
As a new person to wilderness survival, I really enjoy your channel and learning your techniques. Thank you for sharing.
WOW..those scrapings are very flammable
You are the Fire Master. Should be teaching Scouts these techniques...subbed.
Thank you. I enjoy my hobby.
Scout masters should be sharing these vids with their scouts
Incredible! Much respect!
I did not think I was going to watch all 40 some minutes of your video but that was amazing good job
Great compliment. Thank You!
Thanks. Great info. Stored & ready for use.
Great stuff as always!
Thank you David very educational
Very well made video as always. I hope you keep making these videos a long time. Highly appreciated. Thank you
Thanks!!!
Nail on the ferro rod what a great idea. Thanks
Thanks JY!
These are ingenious.
Best video I've ever seen. Two thoms up : )
You can use scrapings from the plastic lighter itself also.
Absolutely fantastic thank you so much. I am fairly good, but you sir, are a master...
love ur videos keep showing us ur methods 👍🔥
Very nice!!
Enjoyed watching this... missed it somehow.
Great vid' thanks from UK !
well, i'll be darned! i'd never have thought of coaxing a flame from char cloth with a plastic bag. Colour me impressed
I was surprised at hot much heat it takes to finally get the flames... a lot.
The one hand technique is very clever 👍
Awesome Fire 🔥 making Video 👍😎
David, I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your skills.
Brother you are the king of pyro.... bet you can start one with a cell phone...?
Thank you for making this brother
Great video pap., Teach everything your got, 😁🕹️🕵️
Thanks Dave.
I have been able to try this camping in my Teardrop camper, his info is so cool.
Awesome video . Thanks
Great videos, i have watched several and enjoy them all
Keep up the good work. Ireally like the information
Recently found your videos👍 tried your friction fire with cotton balls and wood ash, WORKED FIRST TRY! .. Thanks for sharing!!
you are awesome sir!
Brilliant is all I can say.
I was surprised the spent bic worked with the fatwood. I learned something new.
I used to scrape a pile of fatwood, put it on a cinder block, lay the lighter on its side close to the fatwood, and keep striking till it lit. Doing it on a cinder block kept the lighter stable while I did 100 flicks of the BIC. Blisters time on the end of the finger though. This way here is SOOOO much easier.
Wow surprised me too. I keep a few spent bucks around, and one in my ghb, but that plan was for gasoline. I have a he'll of a time finding fat wood in oregon
Love your vids! Keep up the good work buddy!
this vid was a lot of fun watching.
I have definitely learned how to make fire, thanks friend!
Very cool David! Thanks for sharing! )
Thanks!
Outstanding Video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Bruce.
just watched the video, very informative. Nice job David
Excellent demonstration. Gave me some new ideas. Thanks!
Thanks!!!
I have even burning wood my whole life , but I really thought you were really wonderful, thanks, I enjoyed your purity!!!!
Thanks!
I love your videos thanks!
Thanks Moose!
Awesome video David Lots of great information
Thanks James, come back often.
You are,a,wonderful teacher david like your show David.
Thanks friend!
man that was amazing, thanks for sharing your skills & knowledge!
Thanks Fabio!
very cool!
vertical fireroll. what a legend
The Bob Ross of fire starting techniques.
Good stuff
5:44 perfect !! This is one great idea. Thank You David.
LOL! 3rd time's the charm.
Outstanding.
Thank you.
Thanks Mike.
My pleasure.
Your tripod deserves to be treated to a ribeye steak - it did a great job holding your camera in just the right position ; )
I have recently watched a few of your videos and you are truly the flame whisperer
LOL. TY!
Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
That chunk of fatwood is FANTASTIC, I'm jealous...lol great vid, thank you n Be Blessed. wow; you really are creative.
Thank You!
Great video!!!!
Thanks for the visit
Good videos! May I suggest one thing. In the south the wood is called lighter knot. (Laughed at me when I didn't know what they were talking about) In Oregon we called it pitch. Probably because pitching it is what was done in the saw mills when making molding, baseboards, etc.. Pine sap wood is what it is. By the way I've saved my butt in the snowy, rain forest by finding a dead rotten pine tree and digging inside past the dry paper rot wood to get the hard sap. You can do it with your bare hands. Waterproof sap that burns like gasoline and paper wood. But could you name each wood by its book name please. Don't forget birch bark.
is always a pleasure to watch the fire academy!
lol.
nice job!
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thank for sharing your skills, i learnd alot ,hadnt been surpized in awhile.
Thanks Darrel.
this man needs more attention
I agree!!! LOL!!! Thanks!
brilliant
Thank you Sir. I'll get a few of these down pat and pass it along to my Son. He'll wonder where I learned this...but I'll never tell him CZcams
Lol! good luck.
Excellent use of the Cheap BIC. Using a better quality empty lighter with the cage surrounding the wick area, to hold the shavings, would work too. Instead of fuel inside the case, a supply of many flints would make the lighter useful for a very long time. The case with its lid would keep it dry & protected, easy to store. Lighter flints are so small & light to carry.
Please visit my Making fire with an empty bic playlist.
Always enjoy learning new ways to make a fire. Thank you.
It's been so long since I've seen a metal coffee canister.
LOL! I was just thinking about that 10 minutes ago.
I really liked the standing bow drill and the 🔥 roll
The standing bow drill is a lot easier to set up and do when you have a small spindle and easy wood. Thanks!
liked your video!
I happened upon your video by accident and now I am a new subscriber. This video is a perfect example of me knowing that I don't know everything, keeping an open mind and You demonstrating how to think outside of the box. I try to learn something new everyday and really enjoyed this video. Thank you , I'll be looking for the other videos you've posted.
Thanks, friend. Stay as long as you like and come back regularly.
Now that’s clever
Great video, always so well discribed. But, at the begining, man THAT is a chunk of fatwood!!! Nice upload, cheers.
My friend sent that to me from Texas... Check him out at the John Capps Channel.
You are amzing
Hi David, what a brilliant video! I have used a few of your techniques to teach our local scout troop, they all managed to make fire so were a very happy bunch, it’s good to see them succeed it gives them a great deal of motivation to try other things too, success breeds success! Thanks mate!
I love that. Thanks for telling me!
OMG the "sparrow rod" really impressed me!
A spear epoxied into the end of a ferro rod... sperro rod. Thanks!
David West is playing with fire...
Mmmm fire good.
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