FireWhistles

[ZDP-189]

It's basically a ferrocium rod with a gimmick, but a worthwhile one.

I recently had the idea of combining a whistle into a fire steel so that if the user gets stuck outside with a bad ankle or something, he/she can at least make a fire and signal for help. The sound from both models is similar to a very loud fingers-in-the-mouth whistle.

Version 1

This was my first attempt. I incorporated a purchased whistle that I turned down on the lathe. I used green dyed stabilised burl wood.

Version 2

Making that one, I realised that there wasn't much to the whistle technology and made this one from scratch from more denim blue stabilised burl wood (the ferro rod was from Brisa still). It's more comfortable to hold and more satisfying to make.

The smaller hole is one of a pair of lanyard holes to fit those mobile phone/ key chain lanyards. Future versions may have a full-sized 1/4" lanyard hole like the one above for reasons of versatility.

Cross-posted from BB

 

[BigShot]

I think that's a brilliant idea!
We do talk about carrying things that serve more than one purpose, and that fits the bill perfectly.

Presumably one will always have their fire kit on their person, this means one less thing to carry. Good job!

Some might call it a gimmick, but I really like it.

Two thumbs up.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

i do like that ausome idea

 

[scanker]

That's very nicely executed Dan.

 

[ZDP-189]

Thanks very much. I'm rather pleased with it and will probably take it out camping soon.

I guess I should go get some army sized ferro rods too.

 

[BigShot]

Where do you get the ferro blanks from? Or are you removing handles from shop-bought ones for this?

 

[MartinK9]

Great idea there

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Agreed a nice idea simple and functional

 

[ZDP-189]

Where do you get the ferro blanks from? Or are you removing handles from shop-bought ones for this?

I have a big tub full of them, bought from Brisa/fi as a clearout. I make quite a few of these, but so far only two with whistles.

 

[JDO330]

Fantastic.

Just needs a loop or something so it can be attached to your kit so it doesnt get lost - wouldnt want to lose that for sure...

 

[ZDP-189]

See that small hole to the side of the whistle's "window"? There's one on each side and they can be used to thread a mobile phone lanyard. Like this, but manly: