In this Instructable, I will show you how to make a fire out of only two household objects: steel wool and a 9 volt battery.
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Step 1: Objects You Need and How to Get It Started
You only Need:
1. 9 volt battery
2. steel wool
To get the fire going:
1. First touch the battery to the steel wool and you should see the steel on fire.
2. Blow on the steel to keep the flame going and put dry leaves on it.
3. Next thing you know, you have a warm large fire!!!!
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29 Discussions
10 years ago on Step 1
i did this and used as a war weapon and won a bb gun war!!!!!!!!!
10 years ago on Introduction
wow this is sooo simple yet cool thanks for sharin...!
10 years ago on Introduction
i built one of these into my wallet
10 years ago on Introduction
pretty cool and easy to make
11 years ago on Introduction
This was posted on my birthday, but I like how simple it is, but where can I find steel wool? + 5 btw
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
thank you for enjoying my instructable:D You can find steel wool in any hardware store:D
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
No problem, I will do this sometime, I'll let you know how I go on
11 years ago on Introduction
this instructable is very very useful..especially in case of an emergency. Very simple and very easy to make...useful for camping and other outdoor activities...you have my vote man-good luck with the contest!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
yeah, its great for camping...if you just so happen to have some steel wool and a 9v battery.
11 years ago on Step 1
I'm gonna try this one. I like simplicity!
11 years ago on Introduction
Lovely instructable. I've seen this before in survivalbooks. I've tried it a few times but for lighting a cigarette before the shops open I get a cheap electrical toy, harvest wire from it and use that.
11 years ago on Introduction
Its actually quite hard to get something alight this way.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Not really.........
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Have you done it?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Yah... My room smelled like smoke for a day or two though. What u need to do is use a 9 volt battery, I think,... Well the one that has both the positive and nagative charge on the same side. And i used more steel wool than u did
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
My bad u did use a 9 volt.... (He he)
11 years ago on Introduction
You can also do this if you take apart a maglite to expose the battery wires. This is good for extreme emergencies. I'll post an instructable later if needed
11 years ago on Introduction
totally cool invention!
11 years ago on Introduction
you have my vote as well! its a classic and works everytime...thanks for posting it...hope you win!
11 years ago on Introduction
Awesome- this really worked! I was able to make a bonfire (not really but i made a large fire!). Good luck in your contest- you have my vote!