This fire starter is so easy and last a long time. Great for camping.
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kdf.inc1969
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Sep 25, 2012. 5:42 PMReply
do you have to use the whole steel wool or can you section it up?
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kdf.inc1969
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Sep 25, 2012. 5:39 PMReply
i was looking for an easier way to start camp fires. thanks for the instructable
battle
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Jan 21, 2012. 11:24 AMReply
how long does it take for the steel wool to light
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computerfaker3
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Dec 9, 2008. 8:40 PMReply
wow quote DANGEROUS! IT COULD START A FIRE ha ha nice
battle
in reply to Jan 20, 2012. 3:09 PMReply
good joke
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heyzuphowsitgoin
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Jun 27, 2008. 5:44 AMReply
DANGEROUS! IT COULD START A FIRE :D nice job i never woulda thought steel wool would heat up from a 9 volt battery!
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Derin
in reply to Jul 1, 2008. 8:35 AMReply
thats what this thing is for-starting fires!
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heyzuphowsitgoin
in reply to Jul 1, 2008. 9:31 AMReply
yes i no i was joking
battle
in reply to Jan 20, 2012. 3:08 PMReply
you usd the wrong type of no. its know
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Derin
in reply to Jul 1, 2008. 9:43 AMReply
oh ok
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Derin
in reply to Jul 17, 2008. 11:56 AMReply
here is the bottom line :P
Rebelchief
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Apr 30, 2009. 6:21 AMReply
just in case someone doesn't know....the steel wool is causing a direct short on the battery terminals. this causes sparks, starting a fire. while this won't cause a "shock" to the user, it will cause burns to the fingers/hands.
cornflaker
in reply to Jul 13, 2011. 2:55 AMReply
... I did this many times when i was younger and never burnt myself, it just takes a little common sense (e.g. don't touch the steel wool when its hot. I mean you don't go holding your fingers in the flame of your lighter while your trying to start a fire do you?)
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Electronics Man
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Jun 23, 2011. 3:05 PMReply
I definatly agree with bajablue A blowtorch is always best but I have used this method to start fires and it works great
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bajablue
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Jun 18, 2011. 1:47 PMReplySorry... the easiest, BEST way to start a fire is by using a handheld propane blow torch...( just sayin'.) but this is truly GREAT!
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bajablue
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Jun 18, 2011. 1:44 PMReplyWow! This is like watching a McGuyver rerun. LOVE IT!!!!!!
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.Hexx.
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Feb 21, 2011. 4:06 AMReply
Isn't this a dangerous procedure?
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Schpool
in reply to Mar 3, 2011. 7:13 PMReply
Only in the fact that when steel wool burns it poduces a poisonous gas that is harmful when inhaled. so as a precaution it is best to try to avoid the smoke that rises off of it.
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ArcticLiz
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Sep 17, 2010. 7:51 PMReply
Is it necessary to blow on it??
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computerfaker3
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Dec 10, 2008. 2:06 PMReply
what else can a 9volt battery start on fire?
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adam 101
in reply to Apr 16, 2010. 3:45 PMReply
it will start a pencil on fire. sharpen both ends of a wood pencil and wire the graphite (pencil lead) to the battery. It may take a little while but it will get very hot!
bustedit
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Aug 20, 2008. 9:02 AMReply
does the 9v have to be new/fully charged? and how many times can the battery be used? thanks for the tip!
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poiu12340 (author)
in reply to Aug 20, 2008. 2:35 PMReply
I think it works with old batteries It depends how old it is. it should work about I have done 5 times with 1 battery but it should work more than that. another thing is that it works better on some types of steel wool.
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imthatguy1125
in reply to Apr 10, 2010. 5:49 PMReply
ive used one about 20 and it is still working
henrywfstone
in reply to Oct 6, 2008. 10:38 AMReply
the newer the battery the better... it heats up the steel wool and it can set dry grass or other tinder alight. not great for camping as it doesn't work well when wet.
cornflaker
in reply to Dec 11, 2008. 11:58 PMReply
But it does still work. Normal matches, and using friction methods won't work when wet, and it also doesn't need the sun like a magnifying glass or reflector.
Faquad
in reply to Jul 12, 2011. 10:41 PMReply
you can also ignite it with a "metal match" method (google Metal Match if you want more info)
joe999999
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Jan 6, 2009. 9:11 AMReply
How long does the starter last? Does it depend on the amount of steel wool and/or the volts of the battery. And thanks for your post. I will no longer need to ask my husband to pleaassee start a fire!!
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poiu12340 (author)
in reply to Jan 6, 2009. 3:57 PMReply
It depends on the amount of steel wool not because of volt. But you need 9 volt battery because it is easy to start it with that. only fine steel wool will work. most will work but sometimes you will find some that doesn't work.
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alfpwns
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Aug 4, 2008. 5:34 PMReply
where u get steel woll?
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Thelonelysandwitch
in reply to Dec 29, 2008. 9:05 AMReply
everywhere, Brillo pads will also work, the finer the better.
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poiu12340 (author)
in reply to Aug 5, 2008. 6:14 AMReply
You can get it at target, homedepot, Ace hardware
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finnster
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Nov 4, 2008. 5:35 AMReply
2 D cells will actually catch it on fire (big bubba's dad showed me)
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wiebevandomburg.hotmail.com
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Oct 30, 2008. 6:23 AMReply
you can use any battery above 4.5 v and it lasts more then 20 times , i used it to light fireworks , after 20 pieces we had to stop , not because the battery died , but there were no more fireworks
SKINZ
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Sep 24, 2008. 4:41 AMReply
cool im guna tell ray mers so he dont need to keep rubing sticks together lol
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LinuxH4x0r
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Jun 28, 2008. 9:38 AMReply
I do this all the time!
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mastercreator
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Jun 28, 2008. 8:54 AMReply
cool i didnt know you could do that
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