fire piston

[jake trg]

hello folks can anyone help me with working diagrams of a fire piston eg diamensions and is it posable to make it from aluminium thanks all

 

[Toddy]

You need to have a word with Shadow57. He's been making brass ones and has worked out the kinks, etc.,

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[shadow57]

Click on this thread for details
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=7999

As for making one out of aluminium...it will work....but how long will it last??

Why bother to make one,,,,,flint and steel is the way to go

John

 

[Jeff Wagner]

Why bother to make one,,,,,flint and steel is the way to go

John[/QUOTE]

Indeed Sir!! My fire piston can be used to ignite at least a half dozen natural tinders without special preparation. How many can you light with flint and steel??

 

[shadow57]

Not many that's true

John

 

[Toddy]

Will the aluminium work? I know it's light, but it sort of wears away a bit fast and it reacts with anything at all acidic.
I've seen so many other folks make them work and I just can't.

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[Jeff Wagner]

Will the aluminium work? I know it's light, but it sort of wears away a bit fast and it reacts with anything at all acidic.
I've seen so many other folks make them work and I just can't.

Cheers,
Toddy

I have no double that aluminum will work, although my focus has primarily been on historically correct designs that are true to the original form. This of course limits me to natural materials. In my view, this limitation accounts for a portion of the fire piston's appeal and charm. The ability to make fire in only a few seconds using a device made only from natural materials...etc. If I were to embark on building a fire making device employing the latest technology, it would probably be nuclear.... Entire trees could serve as tinder....