Paul- Great job brother! My wife and our three kids do a lot of self-reliant type camping. I've used many things I've learned from you, but the paraffin coated jute twine and upside down fire are my absolute favorites! Thank you so much man! Please keep making the videos, all of us out here will keep watching!!
Another great video Bro! People underestimate the value of a ready and dry source of tinder in their pack for emergency use. You have made a clear and concise video on how to make some terrific tinder.. that will start even damp wood. Terrific job my friend!
Its best to always melt paraffin wax in a double boiler... just put the paraffin in a metal can and place it in a pot with water and boil the water... this will safely melt the wax and you can leave unused wax in the can... bend a "pouring spout" into the can helps too! Enjoying your videos !
This video reminded of something I did in girl scouts and yes it is safe to cook with. We used sawdust instead of twine, either works. We melted them down into a tuna can and let it cool. Punch some holes into the lower sides of a clean coffee can (church key bottle opener works perfect) and you have yourself a compact portable waterproof stove. The best part is that it does burn hot and slow so when you are done cooking you can flip the coffee can over to smother the flames and reuse it later.
Thanks Paul. Its nice to see you back on YT again. I only carry a little bite of wax impregnated jute. Looks like I should really be carrying more. THANKS AGAIN and be safe out there.
bro ive been carying jute tinder for more years then i can count and that had to be the best tip ive seen for jute i years and im saying to my self why didnt i think of that great job
Nice demonstration. My only suggestion would be to edit out some of the general talk at the beginning about your pack, etc. It seemed like this could have been a good deal shorter.
I've got a stash of cotton rounds saturated with petroleum jelly stacked in plastic chewing tobacco containers in ziplok bags to help get the fire started along with Wetfire cubes and a blastmatch. Good to go. Good advice. Thanks for the post. Checking out your other vids to add to my info logs.
The twine & wax are both normal shelf items @ Ace Hardware. What I liked most was your comparison showing the increased burning time with the paraffin treated twine. I wish you'd also measured the temperatures during the test. I just bought twine & wax; will be fixing up a batch later today or tomorrow.
I nominate Paul for his own bushcraft show on Discovery. Far more interesting and knowledgable than most of the current crop of Discovery "survivalist". I always carry jute twine for its many uses and have used it as tinder more often than not. Soaked in wax is an even better idea. I'm off to the grocery store.
Hello Paul. I just tried this out and it works very well. I wondered why you would cut the twine in pieces. Methinks waxing the whole length and shoving it into the container intact would be an alternative. You can cut off pieces as needed for tinder and still use the whole length as cordage, if that´s what´s needed. Godspeed, Patrick.
the difference between 'tinder' and 'kindling'? Tinder is very flammable and suitable for burning quickly with a spark or friction. It has a very high surface area to mass. Some good examples are: Fur, shredded bark, steel wool, birch bark in tiny strips. Kindling is the next step up. It is a bit more massive and can be fed into the fire to establish the heat and coals to get larger fuel such as split logs and timber to burn. Typically this will be dry sticks smaller then the little finger.
I prefer paracord, as it lights, even when wet, without wax, in any weather conditions, although I do carry wax 'wafers'...makeup cleansing pads, steeped in wax. One wafer provides at least four fires. Excellent video, incidentally.
You have the knife with your backpack? I always have it in my belt. I feel a lot safer when I know its there. Great videos and I learned a lot from these.
Hey, thanks so much for posting this. I have seen many people mention that twine will make good tinder, but it burned to quickly for it to be of much use. The biggest question I have is about the wax coating; will this make a safe cooking fire? I would assume that in any case it would be best to let it burn off completely before cooking anything, but i just wondered about the residue it would leave behind. Thanks!
With the greatest of respect for anyone who shares these skills, I must point out that you are talking about kindling, not tinder. There has to be a clear seperation/defination of these two materials, tinder can not be kindling, & kindling can not be tinder or it gets very confusing for beginners. Just because you start using a ferocerium rod instead of flint & steel, that does not suddenly make kindling into tinder. Keith.
Rather than get a pot. Covered in paraffin I put an in an inch or two of water into the pot and got a clean empty can and put the paraffin in that can and then put it into the water pot to melt the paraffin. This acts as a double boiler and pretty much keeps the paraffin from catching fire.
I tried this today, and did it pretty much exactly like you did. I had some issues with separating the fibers of the jute after I treated them with wax. The twine just stayed matted and didn't "fluff' up like it does when you do it with an untreated piece. Any suggestions?
Paul- Great job brother! My wife and our three kids do a lot of self-reliant type camping. I've used many things I've learned from you, but the paraffin coated jute twine and upside down fire are my absolute favorites! Thank you so much man! Please keep making the videos, all of us out here will keep watching!!
Another great video Bro! People underestimate the value of a ready and dry source of tinder in their pack for emergency use. You have made a clear and concise video on how to make some terrific tinder.. that will start even damp wood. Terrific job my friend!
Welcome back! Great to see some new videos! See you soon,
- Adam
Awesome! Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos! I will keep them coming!
Glad you liked the tech tip... it is an idea that has been around for a while but I think it is one of those gems. Anyway, thanks for the compliments!
Its best to always melt paraffin wax in a double boiler... just put the paraffin in a metal can and place it in a pot with water and boil the water... this will safely melt the wax and you can leave unused wax in the can... bend a "pouring spout" into the can helps too! Enjoying your videos !
ah excellent
Buy Vaseline (white or yellow Petrolatum) and save the time for melting.
This video reminded of something I did in girl scouts and yes it is safe to cook with. We used sawdust instead of twine, either works. We melted them down into a tuna can and let it cool. Punch some holes into the lower sides of a clean coffee can (church key bottle opener works perfect) and you have yourself a compact portable waterproof stove. The best part is that it does burn hot and slow so when you are done cooking you can flip the coffee can over to smother the flames and reuse it later.
Awesome, glad you liked it! Yes, way more effective and cheap too... sheath info coming soon! Thank you!
Thanks Paul. Its nice to see you back on YT again. I only carry a little bite of wax impregnated jute. Looks like I should really be carrying more. THANKS AGAIN and be safe out there.
Thanks! Glad you liked it! It is a benchmade 585... I like it a lot!
bro ive been carying jute tinder for more years then i can count and that had to be the best tip ive seen for jute i years and im saying to my self why didnt i think of that great job
Thank you! Glad to be back!
Thanks! I am very glad to be back too! More to come soon!
Nice demonstration. My only suggestion would be to edit out some of the general talk at the beginning about your pack, etc. It seemed like this could have been a good deal shorter.
Thanks! Glad to be back!
I've got a stash of cotton rounds saturated with petroleum jelly stacked in plastic chewing tobacco containers in ziplok bags to help get the fire started along with Wetfire cubes and a blastmatch. Good to go. Good advice. Thanks for the post. Checking out your other vids to add to my info logs.
Yeah it works great...not an original idea though... it has been around for a while. Thanks for commenting!
just tried this out.works like a charm.keep up the good work.
Back and here to stay! Thanks!
Very informative video Paul! Glad to see you making videos again! Hope to see you on BlogTV with Adam again.
Spencer(ParacordSurvival)
Thanks! Glad to be back and talk to you soon!
Thanks! Glad to be back too!
Yep, they have camping but it is pretty tightly regulated... thanks for commenting!
Thanks... glad you enjoyed the video!
The twine & wax are both normal shelf items @ Ace Hardware. What I liked most was your comparison showing the increased burning time with the paraffin treated twine. I wish you'd also measured the temperatures during the test.
I just bought twine & wax; will be fixing up a batch later today or tomorrow.
Thanks Spencer! Yeah, looking forward to it!
Great stuff as usual. Glad to see you back.
Great video Paul! I learned something again! Thanks for sharing.
glad to see you back!
Glad you liked it... thank you!!!
Glad you liked it... thanks!
sweet video Paul. Defenetly considering doing this for my kit.
I nominate Paul for his own bushcraft show on Discovery. Far more interesting and knowledgable than most of the current crop of Discovery "survivalist". I always carry jute twine for its many uses and have used it as tinder more often than not. Soaked in wax is an even better idea. I'm off to the grocery store.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello Paul. I just tried this out and it works very well. I wondered why you would cut the twine in pieces. Methinks waxing the whole length and shoving it into the container intact would be an alternative. You can cut off pieces as needed for tinder and still use the whole length as cordage, if that´s what´s needed. Godspeed, Patrick.
Awesome! Glad to hear that... hope it works out well for you!
I found this to be very helpful. Thanks for posting it.
YOU'RE BACK!
I wish my Sargent felt the way you do about learning and comfort at S.E.R.E school.
Thanks! I think you will really like it!
Awesome! Glad you liked it!
Nice! Glad you liked it!
Great video - very informative and great demonstration.
the difference between 'tinder' and 'kindling'?
Tinder is very flammable and suitable for burning quickly with a spark or friction. It has a very high surface area to mass. Some good examples are: Fur, shredded bark, steel wool, birch bark in tiny strips.
Kindling is the next step up. It is a bit more massive and can be fed into the fire to establish the heat and coals to get larger fuel such as split logs and timber to burn. Typically this will be dry sticks smaller then the little finger.
Paul thanks for sharing! Awesome idea!!
Awesome! that sounds pretty effective!
hi paul, very interesting! its a nice alternative to bringing with a stick of fatwood into the wilderness.. might try this...
Awesome Paul! Thanks! I am going to get my jute wax coated ASAP.
Yeah, possibly... I have not tested that... will add it to the list of things to experiment with!
Cool! I think you will really like it!
Nice video Paul keep em coming.
I prefer paracord, as it lights, even when wet, without wax, in any weather conditions, although I do carry wax 'wafers'...makeup cleansing pads, steeped in wax.
One wafer provides at least four fires.
Excellent video, incidentally.
Thanks Dave! I appreciate it!
You have the knife with your backpack? I always have it in my belt. I feel a lot safer when I know its there. Great videos and I learned a lot from these.
Good to see you making more video !!!
Another great VID!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
awesome video mr.
tinder is a great thing to have
Paul, Outstanding Video! Eagle Scout?
Awesome! Enjoy!
Personally yes, because I have had weird issues happen with PJ when it gets hot and liquifies... but it is still good stuff.
Hey man, where are the rest of the videos in this video? : ) Really looking forward to watching them
Damn this is a great method! Never seen it before also :P. Thanks
Awesome! Glad to hear it!
Thanks Tam!
Hey, thanks so much for posting this. I have seen many people mention that twine will make good tinder, but it burned to quickly for it to be of much use. The biggest question I have is about the wax coating; will this make a safe cooking fire? I would assume that in any case it would be best to let it burn off completely before cooking anything, but i just wondered about the residue it would leave behind. Thanks!
With the greatest of respect for anyone who shares these skills, I must point out that you are talking about kindling, not tinder. There has to be a clear seperation/defination of these two materials, tinder can not be kindling, & kindling can not be tinder or it gets very confusing for beginners. Just because you start using a ferocerium rod instead of flint & steel, that does not suddenly make kindling into tinder.
Keith.
try dryer lint and vaseline. It's pretty messy but works very well
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Rather than get a pot. Covered in paraffin I put an in an inch or two of water into the pot and got a clean empty can and put the paraffin in that can and then put it into the water pot to melt the paraffin. This acts as a double boiler and pretty much keeps the paraffin from catching fire.
Yeah I suppose you could... although it can be messy
Excellent video. I will try this.
I tried this today, and did it pretty much exactly like you did. I had some issues with separating the fibers of the jute after I treated them with wax. The twine just stayed matted and didn't "fluff' up like it does when you do it with an untreated piece. Any suggestions?
Hmmm.... hard to say: are you positive that you are using jute twine and not something else like sisal?
Awesome... glad to hear it!
Awesome... great tip!
Nice sheath !
Love it Paul
Paul, do you prefer jute to petroleum jelly cotton balls and if so, why?
Awesome! Thank you!
Yep that will work!
Yep, but with way more flame!
"if you have a big pot of flaming wax, that could be very very dangerous." - idk why but that made me giggle.
Good vid bra. I'm going to have to do that.
Toss a ferro rod and scraper in that bottle and you are set. I would even put a mini Bic in there too.
How do you think this method compares to cotton balls and vaseline?
Great! Thank you...
great job bro!
What size jute twine or rope are you using? I can't get the thin stuff to light at all.
Cool... thank you!
Good luck!
Thanks!
Was this the surprise you were hinting about ?
Can't u use vasoline as well
i love your videos
Thank you!!!
hey what kind of ferro rod u using man?
Cool...thanks!
nice job man..you are an inspiration ..lol
Hmmm.... maybe... stay tuned!
good stuff man.