sawdust tinder??
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SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Sawdust is difficult to burn because when in a pile it can not get enough oxygen to sustain the flame.
I would imagine it will take a spark, but will go out quickly.
Give it a go and let us know!
Simon
I would imagine it will take a spark, but will go out quickly.
Give it a go and let us know!
Simon
Not sure, I often use shavings from handplanes as they work quite well.
But i have not tried sawdust, it will depend upon the species and the dryness of the dust. Of couse fine dust mixed with air can be explosive so I guess it may work.
But i have not tried sawdust, it will depend upon the species and the dryness of the dust. Of couse fine dust mixed with air can be explosive so I guess it may work.
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
It is high in resin but is a pain to use. The slightest breeze and it is gone.
You are better off buying maya sticks and making fine shavings. These takes a spark like a dream. I have been using the same pack of sticks for about 2 years and still have plenty left!
Simon
You are better off buying maya sticks and making fine shavings. These takes a spark like a dream. I have been using the same pack of sticks for about 2 years and still have plenty left!
Simon
You don't need anymore then. In UK it cost about £3 a packet, I can buy in Mexico, same amount, as sticks, for about 35p if you wanted any.
Everybody uses it over here. Its a beautiful tree, the Ocote, shame in some areas they have disappeared they use it that much.
stew
I use wood dust and old oil mix - works fine!
I keep it in a sealed container,and use about 1 tablespoonful as a fire starter.
The oil burns from the dust - like a wick I guess - and then the dust glows away happily
I keep it in a sealed container,and use about 1 tablespoonful as a fire starter.
The oil burns from the dust - like a wick I guess - and then the dust glows away happily
I have had success with the drilling "swarth" from around live knots found in pine used for carcassing work on building sites. Due to its resin content it lights readily and a teaspoon full will burn for around two to three minutes. Check out a skip near you there is sure to be some knotty offcuts in there to play with. ;-)
It depends what kind of wood its from but yeh
Plane machine shavings work OK as they have a bit more air in them.
Plane machine shavings work OK as they have a bit more air in them.
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