Post pictures of your Tinder Tube / Tinder Cord.

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For those that have made - or purchased a tinder tube - please post up what you know about this device. Dimensions, materials, and how you like them.

For those that are wondering what this item is - here is a higher end model by Gravitas Leatherworks:

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I am thinking of machining a few and would like to get feedback before doing so.

TF
 

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does this work like a char cloth on a stick? not familiar with them, but seems like it would work and be a smaller package.
 
I'm not understanding this..... I'm dense, that's true, but i'm usually able to understand a design's function and usage. However, i can't figure this device out - neither how nor why it's used.

Perplexed!
 
watch this it will help [video=youtube;BM7vBI2tV9Y]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM7vBI2tV9Y[/video]
 
Ivan51 - thanks so much for digging the video up!!! OK, now i've got it.

What a nifty idea. Ray's useage of it makes it look so simple (then again, great skill usually does that...).

So, where did i put my big 'ol fat Jute twine?!?

Great idea Talfuchre. I'd think 1/4" brass tubing could work really well (if that's not what you already had in mind....) especially if you had a good source for Jute in that thickness. Maybe have a threaded cap (attached via short lanyard of some sort) for the "fire" end - or not.
 
As with so many great ideas it is quite simple but utterly functional, thanks for sharing.
 
I got a tinder tube with my Hudson Bay fire kit from track of the wolf but i have not used it yet ill have to give it a try
 
Would be kinda neat to drill out the primer hole of a rifle case...use it for the "tube".


Great video!
 
Hey TF, my dad and uncle had these storm lighters back in the 1950's that were very similar, except they had a sparker wheel and flint. IIRC they are still available according to ??? (maybe Ravaillac?)

They were similar to this:

StormLighter.jpg


Doc
 
I saw an old thread on Blade Forums where people were speaking of a "Windmill Rope Lighter" from Japan.

But I cannot find a modern sales site for this product.

Doc - it is the picture above.

TF
 
I'm new to the bushcrafting hobby but as far as tinder goes, why couldn't you use dryer lint? There are lots of warnings about it being a fire hazard and we throw it away so why not put it to use? Has anyone tried it?
 
Hah - your instincts are good. All the time they do brother.

It goes up like dried jute. VERY VERY common use.

Wouldn't be good in this application, as it would simply burst into flames.

Cotton Balls saturated in Petroleum Jelly is a little more stable and water resistant than plain dryer lint.

Give both a try - you will see what I mean.

TF
 
Hey TF,

Do a search on either 'WIND-KING lighters', 'rope lighters' or 'trench lighters'. I got quite a few hits. A couple of examples:

Here, here, here (scroll down to the bottom of the page), and here.

According to the video, storl had them for sale at Going Gear.com, but a search of his website didn't show any. You could always contact him.

Let us know if you find a current supplier.

Doc
 
Doc,

It is good to hear from you brother. I used one of your mini slings the other day - and plan to use it this weekend. I can't hit the broadside of a barn - but I love to practice.

I have done the searches and found the sites you found as well. There are quite a few on e-bay - but man I would hate to use an antique from WWII or earlier.

I think a home made tinder tube is best for this situation - I always carry a firesteel.... or 4. ;)


TF
 
Talfuchre said:
For those that have made - or purchased a tinder tube - please post up what you know about this device. Dimensions, materials, and how you like them.

For those that are wondering what this item is - here is a higher end model by Gravitas Leatherworks:

kit_1.jpg


I am thinking of machining a few and would like to get feedback before doing so.

TF
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Talfuchre said:
Here is the Gravitas in action.

They use Jute - I plan to use cotton:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqwwx1DByIA

TF
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Are you using cotton rope/cordage or are you treating it something?
 
I've got something similar. It's probably 3/4 of an inch brass tubing (5-6 inches long) with a ring brazed near one end. It has a cork in each end, and char-cloth is kept inside it. You pushed the char cloth out a little, then were supposed to put your little finger through the ring to hold it while striking a steel with flint. The cloth would catch the spark, then when you finished, you pushed the char cloth back into the tube with the cork, snuffing the ember. I personally use ferrocerium and cotton wool balls, but if you had to still rely on flint, I could see it being a good idea.
 
How do these work vs squares of char cloth? Seems like this would last longer then a tin full of cloth.
 
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