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    Not airgun related but neat little divice.

    Hey all.

    This is a neat little device. Not really airgun related but handy none the less. If you should need fire for one reason or another....

    Have a look.

    http://www.werd.com/19402/firestar-fire-piston/
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    I used to make these with my scouts out of maple dowel. Pretty amazing little device.

    We found fire fungus was the easiest to use
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    Quote Originally Posted by SeanMP View Post
    I used to make these with my scouts out of maple dowel. Pretty amazing little device.

    We found fire fungus was the easiest to use
    I was a scout or should say still a scout...once a scout always a scout....How come my scout leaders never taught us this kind of stuff...??? I want my money back....lol.

    I'd like to give that a try...Make one out of a wood dowel. Do you use a dowel and some sort of metal tubing?

    PM me Sean or point me to a link. I'd like to learn how to use a dowel to make fire...I know the bow drill fire starting technique but this piston type intrigues me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fabforce1 View Post
    I was a scout or should say still a scout...once a scout always a scout....How come my scout leaders never taught us this kind of stuff...??? I want my money back....lol.

    I'd like to give that a try...Make one out of a wood dowel. Do you use a dowel and some sort of metal tubing?

    PM me Sean or point me to a link. I'd like to learn how to use a dowel to make fire...I know the bow drill fire starting technique but this piston type intrigues me.

    Fab
    Never mind Sean I just did a quick search on the www and found all the info I need....

    Fab
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    Hi Fab

    Sorry I'm a bit behind the curve here. Ya there is lots of info on the net on "fire pistons".

    There is even a guy selling kits. These work well for the younger ones. Older ones made all the pieces.
    Sean

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    You know something Sean....I am 50yrs old, travelled all over the planet and I guess I have lived a sheltered life, because until I seen the piston fire starter on the site I posted a link to, I had never heard of or seen one in all my life....Is that nuts or what??? I'm like, WOW!
    Well, I guess that old saying about teaching an old dog new tricks has been busted.

    I see a project in my near future...Maybe two or three. One out of metal of some sort. One just wood. One maybe made of some animals antlers. And, then go for a hike and see what I can find, what nature lets me find to make one.

    I'm still in shock...lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by fabforce1 View Post
    I guess I have lived a sheltered life, because until I seen the piston fire starter on the site I posted a link to, I had never heard of or seen one in all my life....
    You're not alone, Fab - I've never seen or heard of one either!

    Christ, before clicking on the link I thought "Fire Piston" was some new gizmo for starting diesel engines in cold weather!

    Thanks for posting that! What a cool, simple little rig that is...


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