More ignitable char cloth is clean and supple. (My theory) For cleaner, I like a 1/4" vent hole in my char tin so that the gases can escape very easily. As far as the supple, I put a buffer of punkwood on the bottom of my char tin to keep the cloth from touching the red hot metal of the can. It provides for a more consistent heat. You need heat that doesn't fluctuate. If you let the char tin cool, even a little, after the gases start venting then you will have some if not all hard char cloth. You can easily test this the next time you make char by waiting for the gases to vent, take the char tin out like long enough to add wood to the fire, then put it back in the fire. The char cloth usually will have some degree of hardness. Please follow the LINKs below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You! Char Cloth, Charred Punk Wood Playlist ruclips.net/p/PLkoXX8XsMW3nfHvlf-YghwFdkUBYRIIMy My Char Tin, Where To Buy It and How To Use It ruclips.net/video/nJ2ZntTmIDA/видео.html
After seeing you use the stanley razor knife I went ahead and bought one . It works great with my ferro rod . Thanks for the great videos. I don't practice making fires everyday but darn near.
I just recently found your channel and I must say I’ve learned more from you in two days than I’ve learned in my life of 50 years old about bush craft. Thank you. Your videos are awesome and really educating.
I've fallen a few videos behind David, but rest assured I'll methodically work my way through them, hands down this my favourite resource for learning about primitive fire making techniques
Yes, the longer the gases stay in the tin the greater chance there is of them condensing on a colder can or cloth surface which can end up as a hard place on char cloth. Consistent heat during off gassing is important.
I made my first char cloth yesterday. Ten pieces of denim in an Altoids tin. They cooked for about 17 minutes, until the smoke stopped. The bottom pieces were soft like flannel but the top ones were stiff like heavy canvas.
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl I didn't try the punk wood trick. I used my $5 magnesium/ferro rod combo and it seems to light pretty easy. When the rain stops I'll try a smaller batch. Thanks.
You found punk wood shared. Punkwood is more so reactive to flint and steel than charcloth. Put the punk wood charcoal in an altoid can. Now change the flint to the opposite hand hold the steel over opened altoid can hit the steel with downward strokes . You will find several embers on different pieces of charcoal. In dry conditions choose a smaller piece in damp conditions choose a larger charcoal. Punk wood produces a much hotter spark and much sustained chance of fire. Note: after you choose the charcoal simply close the lid and all the charcoal that caught a spark will be snuffed out.
No. Regular wood that is charred won't work. Like all that left over char in a burned out campfire? it won't catch a flint and steel spark. See my flint and steel playlist.
Sorry, I think I didn't express my question in the right way. I know how charred punk wood behave differently(better in some ways) than charred cloth(and obviously better than other charred material) My question is that if I don't have access to punk wood, can I use regular wood(or even green wood) in the bottom of the container to prevent the cotton material to touch the container directly. I want to know if the moisture(in green wood) and the gases will effect the quality of the char cloth. I think this might help others as punk wood isn't commonly available in urban areas but cotton materials are widely available.
Yes, use regular dry wood such as twigs. They will provide a better venting from the bottom of the char tin and help with a more consistent heat throughout.
Nice video david.. I have kinda gotten away from char cloth (except a couple pieces in my alice pack) I tend to use the char punk wood for any of my char needs.. takes a spark well and to me seems hotter inside the tender bundle..?? But I have notice if tender is questionable, punk wood char does better.. simper-fi sir..!!
Hi David, took your advice and just put a ferro rod on the key chain. Now I’m wondering what might be the best form of tinder on a key chain. Something that won’t wear down too much in the pocket….
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl i live in a cool, wet, earthquake prone region (British Columbia) so i feel a need to invent it! A piece of fatwood, duct tape wrap, a vial of cotton balls. I’ll experiment…
I have not watched all your 60 some videos on making char cloth but I intend to. Does char cloth go bad after long storage? Thank you for your 2 channels!
More ignitable char cloth is clean and supple. (My theory) For cleaner, I like a 1/4" vent hole in my char tin so that the gases can escape very easily. As far as the supple, I put a buffer of punkwood on the bottom of my char tin to keep the cloth from touching the red hot metal of the can. It provides for a more consistent heat. You need heat that doesn't fluctuate. If you let the char tin cool, even a little, after the gases start venting then you will have some if not all hard char cloth. You can easily test this the next time you make char by waiting for the gases to vent, take the char tin out like long enough to add wood to the fire, then put it back in the fire. The char cloth usually will have some degree of hardness.
Please follow the LINKs below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You!
Char Cloth, Charred Punk Wood Playlist
ruclips.net/p/PLkoXX8XsMW3nfHvlf-YghwFdkUBYRIIMy
My Char Tin, Where To Buy It and How To Use It
ruclips.net/video/nJ2ZntTmIDA/видео.html
Lot of good info here.
Some batches of smoke residued and brittle char cloth are only slightly less ignitable while others are completely unignitable.
Tips worth noting.
After seeing you use the stanley razor knife I went ahead and bought one . It works great with my ferro rod . Thanks for the great videos. I don't practice making fires everyday but darn near.
Thanks friend!
I just recently found your channel and I must say I’ve learned more from you in two days than I’ve learned in my life of 50 years old about bush craft. Thank you. Your videos are awesome and really educating.
I enjoy making them, for sure. TY!
Welcome aboard!
I've fallen a few videos behind David, but rest assured I'll methodically work my way through them, hands down this my favourite resource for learning about primitive fire making techniques
I'm glad you're back.
Love your authority on combustion ! Respect 👍✌️🇬🇧
It's been an 8 year hobby. TY!
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl im planning on playing about using what I learnt from your channel in Eastern Europe this Summer.Thanks
Fire roll is a good one to learn for that. See that playlist.
You have good content , im glad I found you
I am too. TY!
Great video as usual. I’m always learning , thank you my friend.
Thanks for dropping by.
David , good demonstration , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Thanks Michael, God bless you!
Another great video. Denim is my favorite for charcloth.
God bless.
It easily ignites and burns a long time. TY!
Thanks David for more valuable information.
Valuable... Thank you!
You make it look easy! But I will try , just need my flintstone . Dont get out much . It ia winter overhere.
It's a great technique.
i use the 1/4" vent , i believe you are right about removing the gasses faster. thanks David
Yes, the longer the gases stay in the tin the greater chance there is of them condensing on a colder can or cloth surface which can end up as a hard place on char cloth. Consistent heat during off gassing is important.
Outstanding! Just shared on my community tab.
Thanks Chuck!
I made my first char cloth yesterday. Ten pieces of denim in an Altoids tin. They cooked for about 17 minutes, until the smoke stopped. The bottom pieces were soft like flannel but the top ones were stiff like heavy canvas.
Too much cloth at one time if you used punkwood on the bottom.
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl I didn't try the punk wood trick. I used my $5 magnesium/ferro rod combo and it seems to light pretty easy. When the rain stops I'll try a smaller batch. Thanks.
True, a ferro rod will fire it right up. Flint and steel will too with a few extra tries.
King David great content
Thanks friend!
Great instructions David. I will have to try that out. Thanks.
Good stuff. TY!
I use a clean 1-quart paint can to do my charring.
That's a good way.
You found punk wood shared. Punkwood is more so reactive to flint and steel than charcloth. Put the punk wood charcoal in an altoid can. Now change the flint to the opposite hand hold the steel over opened altoid can hit the steel with downward strokes . You will find several embers on different pieces of charcoal. In dry conditions choose a smaller piece in damp conditions choose a larger charcoal. Punk wood produces a much hotter spark and much sustained chance of fire. Note: after you choose the charcoal simply close the lid and all the charcoal that caught a spark will be snuffed out.
See my char playlist and my flint and steel playlist.
Can I use regular wood instead of punk wood if I don't want charred punk wood?
Very practical and helpful channel for bushcraft fire-making!
No. Regular wood that is charred won't work. Like all that left over char in a burned out campfire? it won't catch a flint and steel spark. See my flint and steel playlist.
Sorry, I think I didn't express my question in the right way. I know how charred punk wood behave differently(better in some ways) than charred cloth(and obviously better than other charred material) My question is that if I don't have access to punk wood, can I use regular wood(or even green wood) in the bottom of the container to prevent the cotton material to touch the container directly. I want to know if the moisture(in green wood) and the gases will effect the quality of the char cloth. I think this might help others as punk wood isn't commonly available in urban areas but cotton materials are widely available.
Yes, use regular dry wood such as twigs. They will provide a better venting from the bottom of the char tin and help with a more consistent heat throughout.
thanks a lot!
Nice video david.. I have kinda gotten away from char cloth (except a couple pieces in my alice pack) I tend to use the char punk wood for any of my char needs.. takes a spark well and to me seems hotter inside the tender bundle..?? But I have notice if tender is questionable, punk wood char does better.. simper-fi sir..!!
You're right, charred punk wood is hotter than char cloth especially if it's made from t-shirt material.
Hi David! Typically, how many burns do you get out of a char tin before it is no good?
40-50
Hi David, took your advice and just put a ferro rod on the key chain. Now I’m wondering what might be the best form of tinder on a key chain. Something that won’t wear down too much in the pocket….
I never heard of keychain tinder. IDK.
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl i live in a cool, wet, earthquake prone region (British Columbia) so i feel a need to invent it! A piece of fatwood, duct tape wrap, a vial of cotton balls. I’ll experiment…
Ferro rod will ignite shavings of the wood you're planning on burning or t-shirt, socks, denim etc.
What about a paracord keychain?
I've never heard of paracord for tinder. It may work.
I have not watched all your 60 some videos on making char cloth but I intend to. Does char cloth go bad after long storage? Thank you for your 2 channels!
No, just keep it from humidity and moisture.
Is denim better for char cloth than a cotton t shirts
Yes much longer lasting ember that gives off more heat.
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl thank you and God bless you and good night my brother in Christ
God bless you brother.
Why do you plug the hole Dave?
If oxygen gets back into the can through the vent before it cools, it will burn up a small section of the char cloth.
Where do you get your tins from. To make the char cloth?
The LINK is in the video and Description.
Hey Dave,How do you think black beard fire starter is made?
idk
Awesome!♥️🔥
Yep, I consider you my Therapist.
Tell me about your childhood...
Dalem gumino RUclips channel shows him making a spark from Ceramic and bamboo 😂👌
He's the best. Strike-a-light has been around for years.
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