Homemade Fire-starters for Backyard BBQ's

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight 10 лет назад +315

    Were you roasting...Starburst?

    • @rowandirks4137
      @rowandirks4137 9 лет назад +5

      NightHawkInLight Yes he was, my friend!

    • @mtex_co
      @mtex_co 9 лет назад +3

      It's yummy tho

    • @quartz6902
      @quartz6902 9 лет назад +2

      NightHawkInLight he was roasting candy

    • @SplicesAndCelluloid
      @SplicesAndCelluloid 9 лет назад +3

      +NightHawkInLight You bet he was

    • @vg8968
      @vg8968 6 лет назад +1

      Seriously wtf?..

  • @TheKingofRandom
    @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +252

    *If you enjoyed this project, please **_Like_** and **_Share_**. It really helps. Thank you! :D*

    • @mikewest3108
      @mikewest3108 9 лет назад +4

      Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" Well it wasn't at a party but it was impressive. I grew up in the country so there weren't any neighbors close at all. Anyway, one night my brothers and I were outside burning trash in a 55 gallon drum. Many times the stuff in the bottom would not burn correctly and there would be unconsumed refuse left smoldering in the bottom. This particular night I thought I would try to get it to burn completely. We lit the fires using kerosene so I grabbed the can of kerosene and poured some onto the smoldering remains in the drum. It didn't ignite but did give off a copious amount of white smoke that formed a column about 30 feet high. Suddenly I got a bad idea and grabbed the lighter in my pocket and proceeded toward the barrel. I ducked down under the white smoke and exclaimed to my brothers "Watch this!" I held the lighter just inside the cloud and flicked my Bic. I heard WOOOOSH! and saw everything in the area become brightly lit followed by my brothers cheering and yelling "WOW!! That was cool!" This was shortly followed by my Dad, who was in the house watching television, coming out yelling "What the hell was that!?" Apparently he saw the flash inside as well. I explained what I did and without saying a word, he turned around and went back inside. I still remember that night clearly.

    • @muhdzadidiabbasbob8723
      @muhdzadidiabbasbob8723 9 лет назад

      Clever Thomson you are amazing!!!!

    • @lauriegreenway2538
      @lauriegreenway2538 9 лет назад +2

      Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" I've been making these since the mid 90's but with tuna cans which work wonderfully in place of Sterno's and I found that they can be used several times with just keeping the paraffin level full after say three uses :) I used two different size tuna cans one for the Sterno and the other for a cap to put it out to cool down once done using it.

    • @josefsan8769
      @josefsan8769 9 лет назад

      Laurie Greenway good idea

    • @johnmartinez1890
      @johnmartinez1890 9 лет назад

      u can also use a tuna can

  • @Spock1777
    @Spock1777 8 лет назад +49

    2:55 "coolest thing I've tried all day" he says as he roasts Starbursts over an open flame.

  • @orgaahn28
    @orgaahn28 4 года назад +2

    Just have to say, I made a few and they are AWESOME! I will never go camping without a supply of these ever again! Super easy, Super cheap. and Super effective! Thank you TKOR Team!

  • @alexanderbendall
    @alexanderbendall 4 года назад +5

    R. I. P man, you were the best. You weren't the king of random, you were the king of youtube.

  • @RobGavagan
    @RobGavagan 10 лет назад +41

    Perfect! This is great!

    • @NickRoss
      @NickRoss 10 лет назад

      Yeah Rob.

    • @MegaJacob9999
      @MegaJacob9999 10 лет назад +2

      One great youtuber commenting another great youtuber

    • @jeramieivey
      @jeramieivey 10 лет назад

      I do the same thing with drier lint news paper and wax. works like a champ.

  • @TheKingofRandom
    @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +283

    Great little project for fun, or emergency preparedness. Thanks so much for over *_10,000 likes!_*

    • @SubhanSadad109
      @SubhanSadad109 10 лет назад

      u got that right thank you for this amazing mike hack

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +2

      Subhan Sadad You're welcome!

    • @AbhinavSubramanian
      @AbhinavSubramanian 10 лет назад +2

      I gotta give it to you this is pretty sweet even though I can't drink yet

    • @SubhanSadad109
      @SubhanSadad109 10 лет назад

      Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" grant thompson you replied sweet

    • @juliandahl1999
      @juliandahl1999 10 лет назад +4

      I´m german but I understand your Videos great!
      And today we well make BBQ as well. --Thank you

  • @NedTheDread
    @NedTheDread 10 лет назад +15

    I wouldn't recommend cooking anything directly over a flame when using wax for fuel, the wax vapor will condense on the food and you can definitely taste it...
    Great idea for a light source, or to heat a small pot/pan though! :)

  • @semtas848
    @semtas848 5 лет назад +19

    I will never forget this hack...
    R.I.P❤️

  • @zanyzanne
    @zanyzanne 8 лет назад +4

    I made these!! A couple of safety mods: I used snub-nosed pliers to crimp down the edge of the can... eliminating sharp edges. I also used OLD cooking grease (instead of wax) to soak my cardboard. This means you must leave the can in the fire, BUT you don't get any wax smell/taste in your food AND it's recycl-ish!!

  • @kipkay
    @kipkay 10 лет назад +131

    Sweet stuff Grant!

  • @nikrodox
    @nikrodox 9 лет назад +218

    I thought those candles were marshmallows.

  • @BraandonTV
    @BraandonTV 10 лет назад +21

    If only more youtubers interacted with people In the comments like you, great video BTW

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +11

      Thanks Braanodon!

    • @CyberRecycle
      @CyberRecycle 10 лет назад

      i do. GT is one of my RUclips role models. He sends a positive vibe.

    • @imthemanofcool6776
      @imthemanofcool6776 8 лет назад

      +Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" lol branOdon

  • @rileytroup6361
    @rileytroup6361 10 лет назад +6

    When I made some of your fire logs I started wondering if I could use oil, so I put the cardboard in and instead of the wax I put some vegetable oil in and I found that it works great. Thank you for all of your videos.

  • @irishwristwatch9980
    @irishwristwatch9980 9 лет назад +224

    but . . how do i start the grill to melt the candles to make the thing to start the grill . . .

    • @daniellee6912
      @daniellee6912 9 лет назад +22

      put the candle in a bowl and put in the microwave

    • @4bavkar937
      @4bavkar937 9 лет назад +4

      +Night Mare Its a paradox....

    • @Heburntmyshake
      @Heburntmyshake 9 лет назад +5

      make them before you have a grill out and have them handy :D. use cans from your last grill out to make these.

    • @lancelindlelee7256
      @lancelindlelee7256 9 лет назад

      +Night Mare Electric grill

    • @irishwristwatch9980
      @irishwristwatch9980 9 лет назад

      then i wont need them

  • @alltime10s
    @alltime10s 10 лет назад +100

    Cool vid! :D

    • @specificallyopened
      @specificallyopened 10 лет назад +16

      woah fancy seeing you here!

    • @vyxsi1638
      @vyxsi1638 10 лет назад +2

      thebushcraftdude lol

    • @Anukritlol
      @Anukritlol 10 лет назад +35

      That awesome moment when you know both channels!

    • @vyxsi1638
      @vyxsi1638 10 лет назад +2

      Anukrit Lamichhane ya its awesome

    • @Marioelements12
      @Marioelements12 10 лет назад +1

      Seriously, i said this in two of smg4's videos and im saying it now, someone famous watches someone famous.... i call it RUclips Vigilance

  • @donaldz1264
    @donaldz1264 9 лет назад +118

    Instead of cutting up soda cans, try using tuna cans, they're pre-sized!

    • @borax4339
      @borax4339 7 лет назад +1

      Donald Zimmerman thanks

    • @pinkribbon1007
      @pinkribbon1007 7 лет назад +17

      ! he probably used cans just for sponspers

    • @queasycarboy508
      @queasycarboy508 6 лет назад +5

      tin (meltin'pot) = 233°C
      alluminium(meltin'pot)= 660.3°C

    • @parmesan_xd
      @parmesan_xd 6 лет назад +7

      Dud it was sponsored he had to

    • @Preinstallable
      @Preinstallable 4 года назад +4

      CarBoy Tuna cans are not made of tin.

  • @rbcproductions8833
    @rbcproductions8833 10 лет назад +6

    So awesome just made one, Just tested it on the backside and thought it would be shit but it was really good! I mean when i tried to blow it out i nearly couldn't. Keep it up man!

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +9

      Awesome feedback! Thanks :)

    • @강남훈-f7r
      @강남훈-f7r 9 лет назад

      Seriously Great work right? Reaaaally imaginative building a bigger candle with candles wow hooooow did they think of that. Just wow toooootally haven't done that in kindergarten. Really aaaaawesome right???

    • @4bavkar937
      @4bavkar937 9 лет назад

      +강남훈 lol, maybe you should cut down in those extra letters...

    • @bonesmcrattley2849
      @bonesmcrattley2849 9 лет назад

      +RBC PRODUCTIONS On the backside? Man, that must burn!

  • @MadMax-yq9ix
    @MadMax-yq9ix 10 лет назад +2

    I followed what you said and made about 30 of these, got them saved in the shed in the backyard, they work great. :D

  • @edi9892
    @edi9892 10 лет назад +2

    When I was little kid, I soaked up some wax with a paper hankerchief and made a cone out of it, which was maybe an inch high. When I set it on fire it first burnt like a candle, but then the flame got longer and longer until it was ridiculusly big. It scared the crap out of my parents and I was glad to have chosen a safe place for my experiment.

  • @GreekGadgetGuru
    @GreekGadgetGuru 10 лет назад +15

    Wow this might come in handy someday! Nice one Grant!

  • @NorthSurvival
    @NorthSurvival 10 лет назад +33

    Awesome video. Great thing to have in your survival pack, it´s waterproof, light weight and have a long burn time.

    • @AyhamAlnasser
      @AyhamAlnasser 10 лет назад

      OMG OMG OMG it is NorthSurvival. HI HI I LOVE YOU!!

    • @NorthSurvival
      @NorthSurvival 10 лет назад

      Ayham Alnasser Thank you my friend, nice to meet you here.

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +9

      Thanks NorthSurvival. Looks like you have a fan club! :)

    • @Erpyrikk
      @Erpyrikk 10 лет назад

      I have seen the same idea years ago but with shoe polish tins as casings

    • @50megadude
      @50megadude 10 лет назад

      Hey NorthSurvival! what you doin here?

  • @SonicDadDotCom
    @SonicDadDotCom 10 лет назад +14

    Really cool Grant! I need to make a few for my 72hr kits.
    -Ritchie

  • @bomartin
    @bomartin 9 лет назад

    thank you for your video. these are great for camping, great for damp weather, and fun to make, my grandchildren love to get candles at garage sales, its a good weekend project for the boys. thank you again.

  • @familytabletch7517
    @familytabletch7517 9 лет назад

    we tried this and they were very successful FANTASTIC!!!!!
    thank you for making your projects
    CARRY ON!!!!!

  • @TheUrbanPrepper
    @TheUrbanPrepper 10 лет назад +15

    AWESOME! This has so many areas of use; backpacking, camping, survival situations. Thank you for sharing this Boy Scout trick of the trade with us in such an entertaining way. I will definitely try your design out!

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +11

      Thanks so much! The traditional tuna can is probably a more viable option than an aluminum can, but it works :)

    • @spinchy7955
      @spinchy7955 8 лет назад

      TheUrbanPrepper ok

    • @spinchy7955
      @spinchy7955 8 лет назад

      TheUrbanPrepper Oklahoma

    • @spinchy7955
      @spinchy7955 8 лет назад

      TheUrbanPrepper Ogden

  • @AlltimeNumbers
    @AlltimeNumbers 10 лет назад +4

    This is possibly the best G.T video yet. Thanks Grant!

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +4

      I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!

    • @AlltimeNumbers
      @AlltimeNumbers 10 лет назад +1

      Grant Thompson - "The King of Random"
      No worries buddy. A thumbs up from us!

    • @jonathanramirez251
      @jonathanramirez251 10 лет назад

      Alltime Numbers yeah damn right alltime

    • @leos5312
      @leos5312 8 лет назад

      Alltime Numbers LeL

  • @General12th
    @General12th 8 лет назад +15

    Did... did you just roast _Starburst_?
    I have to try this now. New worlds of culinary delight have been opened to me.

  • @chrisdacosts43
    @chrisdacosts43 9 лет назад

    I've watched a lot of prepper videos and found them to be bad comedy. You my man actually have a lot of useful information that is useful in emergency situations. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BROTHER!!!!

  • @legendfox2000
    @legendfox2000 10 лет назад +195

    Roasting starbursts? Is that a thing? O_o

    • @DangitBobby1990
      @DangitBobby1990 10 лет назад +129

      Yep, it's called a shooting star! First, stick a Starburst on the end of your stick. Then, hold it by the campfire. When the candy inevitably catches fire, panic and fling the flaming candy into the nearby bushes or group of friends.
      I just made this up.

    • @zombietoaster9288
      @zombietoaster9288 10 лет назад +11

      Dangit_Bobby that is hilarious XD

    • @danteciampanelli6663
      @danteciampanelli6663 10 лет назад +1

      Just about to say that!

    • @huskiesplays8420
      @huskiesplays8420 10 лет назад +1

      I might try to eat a roasted -flaming- starburst.

    • @danteciampanelli6663
      @danteciampanelli6663 10 лет назад +1

      Huskies Plays 😝

  • @tonymichaud8683
    @tonymichaud8683 9 лет назад +4

    Such a good idea! but such an old one...I learned this about forty years ago. Mind you It was on a larger scale, using jam cans or coffee cans, These were used to make emergency heaters for such occasions when you were, say, broken down in your car far from help? Or in a rainy or freezing situation where you needed a reliable fire. Thank you for posting this

  • @DaymDrops
    @DaymDrops 10 лет назад +17

    Amazing and I keep some Mike's hard Mango on heavy rotation...My BBQ will be much different next time!! :-)

  • @RimstarOrg
    @RimstarOrg 10 лет назад +6

    Awesome, Grant!

    • @bobertfunfunfun405
      @bobertfunfunfun405 10 лет назад +3

      wow fancy seeing you here, all the smart people who build things(or people i watch all the time) are commenting on this video

    • @sigmarkr
      @sigmarkr 10 лет назад

      Bobert funfunfun me to

  • @Alex-wn5rc
    @Alex-wn5rc 7 лет назад

    You're my hero! This helped me so much. I don't have Mike's lemonade, but all cans work.

  • @prada4meonly
    @prada4meonly 10 лет назад

    M 11-year-old daughter got me hooked on your channel. We tried ninja balls last night- super easy and fun. She made a few for her friends. Thanks for the ideas.

  • @tjbanansen1
    @tjbanansen1 10 лет назад +9

    "Probably the coolest thing I've tried all day"
    ~ Grant
    I wish I get to try cool things everyday.... But instead I'm just here on my computer

  • @ethanwastlick5792
    @ethanwastlick5792 5 лет назад +3

    This is the best thing I've seen in a while and it actually works great

  • @ds222
    @ds222 9 лет назад +52

    Congrats.. you just made a candle out of candles

    • @porticula
      @porticula 9 лет назад +2

      but . . how do i start the grill to melt the candles to make the thing to start the grill . . .

    • @rexagus5265
      @rexagus5265 9 лет назад +18

      David Schaefer No. He combined Candles to make an upgraded Candle with high flame

    • @pinkribbon1007
      @pinkribbon1007 7 лет назад

      David Schaefer Congrats try using the candles melted to make the fire then

  • @tjernstarr
    @tjernstarr 10 лет назад

    I am a life-long camper and have my own little trick for getting fires going every time, plus a cool party trick. Using leftover dryer lint packed into egg cartons and pouring used candle wax over it you can get the same effect. The great part is the egg carton and the dryer lint are super easy to light and you can just break off the amount of fire starters you need right off the carton. Lights even when windy or wet! Now the party trick is way cooler I promise. Cut some old vinyl hose and 1 inch copper pipe into about one foot sections. When you have your fire burning hot you can stick one of the hose sections into the copper pipe and place it into the middle of your roaring fire. It will result in the coolest color display of chemical reactions for about an hour. It is supper pretty and a great conversation starter. The pipe is reusable once it has cooled down and for a longer display you can use a 2" or 3" pipe and stuff more than one hose in it. I'm not sure how this works but i do know you can't use a rubber hose; I tried and it was unsatisfying.

  • @anthonyrodi4333
    @anthonyrodi4333 8 лет назад +1

    Dang, I've been watching your videos for quite a while, and I'm really happy you're posting so often now! keep up the great work!

  • @Dylanjruggier
    @Dylanjruggier 10 лет назад +5

    My favorite thing to do, grab a bunch of sparklers, 60 or so, and wrap them all up together with electrical tape, leaving one to stick out as a fuse, now just keep wrapping, going 3/4 of the way down the metal handles, use waaaayyy more tape than you think you'll need, particularly around the top and where the fuse enters. Light it up and run away! :D I've got a couple vids on my channel of it from a few years ago

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +6

      :D

    • @Dylanjruggier
      @Dylanjruggier 10 лет назад +2

      Awww my video got flagged as inappropriate and removed, now I've got one of three warning strikes :( I meant no harm...

    • @CorruptedDrag0n1
      @CorruptedDrag0n1 10 лет назад

      Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" this is amazing im gonna have to try this, i've already done a few others of your experiments

  • @saifahmed1304
    @saifahmed1304 10 лет назад +53

    cmon man. pls melt some sand on that solar burner. this will produce molten glass. make a RANDOM Sand melting project.

    • @RexGalilae
      @RexGalilae 10 лет назад +1

      Great idea, dude!! You surely have got some stuff...@:-D

    • @sammusson5317
      @sammusson5317 10 лет назад

      Get a life

  • @MsSBVideos
    @MsSBVideos 10 лет назад +9

    2:50 why are you roasting starbursts? I think they would drip down into a molten puddle unsuitable for eating.

    • @danieldean8253
      @danieldean8253 10 лет назад +1

      Roasted starbursts actually taste amazing. You have it over the flame till you see it drip once, and then let it cool till you have a crunchy, chewy treat.

    • @Thesnakerox
      @Thesnakerox 10 лет назад +3

      Don't forget...he's called "The King of _Random._"

    • @MsSBVideos
      @MsSBVideos 10 лет назад

      Daniel Yu Hmm. Well actually I think my little brother would love that! He loves starbursts. He likes crunchy things. So why not? :)

    • @MsSBVideos
      @MsSBVideos 10 лет назад

      Thesnakerox oh yeah! He IS veeeeerrrrryyyyy random.

    • @Ampera_
      @Ampera_ 10 лет назад +1

      ***** Would this make the yellow ones more sour?
      I love sour things (With the exception of warheads, which are just 9V battery candies) so if this makes them taste more sour, next I go camping I wanna try that.

  • @luciogutierrezjr2452
    @luciogutierrezjr2452 10 лет назад

    This is a great idea. I tried this with my kids. We used a tuna can instead (pre cut). Thanks much!

  • @ichmagkase
    @ichmagkase 10 лет назад

    I just made a mini version of this using the same concept. I removed the wax from a tea candle and filled the thin metal container with the coiled cardboard and then melted the wax and poured it in. So literately all you need is a tea candle and some cardboard to do this project. great idea!

  • @Allyoucancraft
    @Allyoucancraft 5 лет назад +8

    Rip the King of Random.. 😥

  • @itskelvinn
    @itskelvinn 10 лет назад +5

    If you couldnt get the fire started in the first place, how did u get the candles to heat up for the wax to melt?

    • @MattMcConaha
      @MattMcConaha 10 лет назад

      You make them ahead of time, that's how.

  • @cstruth5082
    @cstruth5082 8 лет назад +132

    Anybody think he was putting marshmallows in the can when they were candles?

  • @equatel777
    @equatel777 10 лет назад

    I am 8 years old and go camping a lot with mom,I can't wait to use this since we have a hard time when cooking .
    Gabriel

  • @Goober-gi4ip
    @Goober-gi4ip 9 лет назад

    Hahaha Very clever Grant at 2:12 you said "wait for it to cool and harden" and on the can its says "cool, hard, refreshing", CLEVER!!! Keep the videos comin.

  • @geberlan
    @geberlan 9 лет назад +17

    Won't there be wax residue and smell with fumes on the things you cook?

    • @KSSyu13
      @KSSyu13 9 лет назад +2

      geberlan Actually wax does vaporize when heated up near a flame. When the wax vaporizes, the flame heats it enough for the wax vapor to react with oxygen. Since wax is pretty much completely carbon and hydrogen chains, you just get water and carbon dioxide in the end.

    • @unleashthebeast2903
      @unleashthebeast2903 9 лет назад +1

      You can take it out after the charcoals are ready, I doesn't really change the taste if you do that.

    • @ethanluu4592
      @ethanluu4592 7 лет назад

      KSSyu13 wow thx

    • @martynasgezevicius3808
      @martynasgezevicius3808 7 лет назад

      Dont know how wax works, but paraphine (or whatever its spelled) the stuff that most candles are made of leaves a DISGUSTING smell and releases fumes you dont want near your food. I used this cartboard + paraphine candle multiple times, throwed it in my backpack after outdoor use, whole backpack stinked like crazy. So did my food after cooking it on fire like that. I rate this 2/10 would not recomend. Unless you use some magical wax and cartboard that burns up COMPLETLEY

    • @33rokkin
      @33rokkin 6 лет назад

      You would start the wood or coal with the candle and let the wax burn off before putting food on it

  • @spiralbeast
    @spiralbeast 10 лет назад +36

    Mike-Ro fire pit

  • @teleblack2069
    @teleblack2069 4 года назад +3

    I miss you man

  • @suttonsuede
    @suttonsuede 9 лет назад +1

    The world would be a much better place with more people like you! You rock!

  • @terrainesteenkamp3850
    @terrainesteenkamp3850 7 лет назад

    now this brings back memories from South Africa i used to make them for when we used to go camping but we also used to make the polystyrene in petrol turning it into a gel 5 minute burning time on them

  • @violiman
    @violiman 8 лет назад +60

    if you squint your eyes and listen close you can maybe tell that he is sponsored

    • @wtblack5
      @wtblack5 8 лет назад +5

      My sponsor-supported study shows otherwise...

    • @violiman
      @violiman 8 лет назад +1

      ok

    • @MrBizteck
      @MrBizteck 4 года назад

      Or you could listen to the first 30 seconds of the video 🤷‍♂️

  • @MarcosGarcia-kx4rb
    @MarcosGarcia-kx4rb 10 лет назад +60

    how can I melt the wax if I cant even start a fire!

    • @rasta_boy1419
      @rasta_boy1419 10 лет назад

      Tube of chips

    • @nambinhvu
      @nambinhvu 10 лет назад +6

      LMFAO This tip is stupid, you can just use oil instead of candles, it's cheaper and easier, but it will give off some smoke, you'll know if you've burned oil before.
      You could actually use any type of fuel that burns slow like the tiki torch fluid, or rubbing alcohol, or anything like that. Almost anything fatty/greasy would work, just keep in mind, the smoke that comes off it might be toxic and you might not want to roast food over it.
      The only reason to use wax would be to be for storing, or if you plan on putting it out and then reusing it, since it'll be less messy.

    • @scoutclover9572
      @scoutclover9572 7 лет назад +1

      You melt it before the party.

  • @TheProverbialHater
    @TheProverbialHater 10 лет назад +5

    This guy is making me into the black McGuyver... They call me Blaguyver.

  • @IlsuemOkosch196
    @IlsuemOkosch196 9 лет назад

    i did much experiments as kid with wax. and i found out that you can use it to easily make torches or something yourself, pretty awesome how much fun experimenting like this can be. and how usefull. (yeah already everyone knows about this, but i didn't know as kid) i love your channel, some things you can really use for fun and to expand your outdoor or usefull gear.

  • @alyxparker3148
    @alyxparker3148 10 лет назад

    there is a "smoke pond" in the middle. When you blow it out it is so cool thanks Grant.

  • @jonas9835
    @jonas9835 9 лет назад +5

    i made 5 of these and put them in pumpkins for halloween! thanks! :-)

  • @Satelitko
    @Satelitko 10 лет назад +4

    Cooking marshmallows on wax flame? That must taste repulsive...

  • @bigmaninthewoods
    @bigmaninthewoods 6 лет назад

    These work so well. You could also use a Tuna Tin candle. The perfect size instead of cutting down a drinks can.

  • @edvolve
    @edvolve 10 лет назад

    FANTASTIC! I just had major trouble the other day trying to start a fire. It was super muggy which made it difficult on damp logs. It will never eerk me again.

  • @Thomasawesome55
    @Thomasawesome55 8 лет назад +44

    Am I the only one who came from the exploding water bottles to find out why he was putting starburst over a fire?

  • @Lorahoneydew
    @Lorahoneydew 10 лет назад +5

    1:25 omg i thought they were marshmallows :P

  • @amlenk
    @amlenk 7 лет назад +6

    Creates a Firestarter
    Him: "Meh"
    Puts rocks around it
    Him: "Now thats probably the coolest thing i've tried all day!"

  • @brandon9689
    @brandon9689 8 лет назад

    this really is an amazing idea. I built an upside down fire with only split logs stacked 3 across and 4 layers high. The stack of logs was rip roaring in about 7 to 10 minutes

  • @mackizard2913
    @mackizard2913 9 лет назад

    Great Idea! Im going on a backpacking trip this summer, so I'm gonna try to make 4-5 of these for nights at the campsite.

  • @yoface1234321
    @yoface1234321 10 лет назад +6

    Lol you were roasting starburst XD

  • @TheNukedNacho
    @TheNukedNacho 10 лет назад +29

    HOMEMADE FIRE STARTERS? WHY MAKE THESE WHEN YOU CAN USE A FLAMETHROWER?!?!?! *INSANE LAUGH*

    • @JohannPachecoVeissiere
      @JohannPachecoVeissiere 9 лет назад

      McBEERtheDEER EXACTLY I ALWAYS THINK THAT

    • @Hoik_it
      @Hoik_it 9 лет назад

      Johann Jogos *heads for the door hears car tyre screeching*

    • @aSlimyDragon
      @aSlimyDragon 9 лет назад

      McBEERtheDEER Oh yea. Forgot about the flamethrower. *Walks to corner of room and picks up flamethrower.* Here we are!

    • @brycehurley8032
      @brycehurley8032 9 лет назад

      McBEERtheDEER I want a flamethrower but these are good for my camping bag

    • @brycehurley8032
      @brycehurley8032 9 лет назад

      ***** thanks

  • @errorisbae5578
    @errorisbae5578 8 лет назад +3

    ugh...I don't have the materials to make this....but after watching this video I want a smore

  • @lizlefae
    @lizlefae 10 лет назад

    This would be something great to take camping & it might be a good idea to store one in a survival pack too!

  • @rensbakker7710
    @rensbakker7710 9 лет назад

    Thanx Grant! I've made it in different sizes and other types of containers so it will burn much longer!. It's btw a nice decoration for parties!
    greetings from Rotterdam!

  • @Silt
    @Silt 10 лет назад +17

    Idiot tip, dont use parrafin wax to start fire for food or even use for rosting something. Doesnt taste good and its extremly unhealthy.

    • @bmx4free
      @bmx4free 10 лет назад +5

      I was thinking the same thing, who uses wax to start fires for food?

    • @Silt
      @Silt 10 лет назад +2

      Those filthy only once a month weekend grillers who have a weber grill and think that makes them the most pro grillers on the planet :D

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  10 лет назад +8

      Siltwarrior lol

    • @JordyValentine
      @JordyValentine 10 лет назад

      Or the aluminium/plastic coating on the can

    • @Danny13243
      @Danny13243 10 лет назад

      Siltwarrior No thanks I think I'll to stick to my clean burning propane.

  • @WexfordGamingNetwork
    @WexfordGamingNetwork 9 лет назад +4

    Near the end.. Did he just try to cook... Starburst?

  • @danielvillalva3467
    @danielvillalva3467 9 лет назад +14

    I thought that the candles were marshmallows at first

  • @zaags6511
    @zaags6511 Год назад +1

    Anyone else see this classic and just come to watch it to hear him teach again??

  • @samuelellis1316
    @samuelellis1316 8 лет назад +15

    Grant is such a likeable guy.

  • @imstreets
    @imstreets 8 лет назад +8

    My cousin made home made explosives

  • @tomwaters86
    @tomwaters86 10 лет назад +5

    Nice idea but those marshmallows will be tainted with parafin fumes now

  • @agentswaggerbchannel
    @agentswaggerbchannel 9 лет назад +3

    2:51 why are you roasting starbursts.

  • @this_guy6965
    @this_guy6965 10 лет назад

    We threw a couple of old recliners and a wicker chair on a fire a couple weeks back. Man did they go up quick and burn hot! Wasn't much left afterward except a few charred springs. Also we threw a lighter in the fire that night looked pretty awesome when it exploded. Kids, don't try these things at home. You could get seriously hurt. We took several precautions before acting dumb.

  • @tragictoast2956
    @tragictoast2956 9 лет назад

    I like how you were roasting Starburst at the end. That's something I would do. Hahaha!

  • @ThelolArtist
    @ThelolArtist 9 лет назад +14

    I blew up a trash can with my friends

  • @erickearl2065
    @erickearl2065 8 лет назад +11

    At a party I had something that stood out...
    A fart, a fart stood out

  • @Chabo95
    @Chabo95 10 лет назад +6

    you do not use it to cook food because the wax is toxic !!!!

    • @Chabo95
      @Chabo95 10 лет назад +3

      personal experience

    • @juangamezwithnico
      @juangamezwithnico 10 лет назад

      What about crayons???Non-toxic!!!

    • @Chabo95
      @Chabo95 10 лет назад +1

      about crayons i don't know but the candles' wax is toxic, it does the black smoke

    • @juangamezwithnico
      @juangamezwithnico 10 лет назад +2

      its not toxic trust me

    • @Chabo95
      @Chabo95 10 лет назад

      it is a derivative of petroleum

  • @earlwheeler7168
    @earlwheeler7168 8 лет назад

    Love your vids! you can also make a firestarter using a cardboard egg carton, dryer lint and crayons and/or old candles. Stuff the depressions (where the eggs were) with as much dryer lint as possible. After the carton is full of lint, melt the wax and pour the wax over the lint until the lint cannot absorb any more wax, let dry and you have 1 dozen fire starters! When ready for use, break off one (egg depression) light, and you have a 30-45 minutes of burn time. Dryer lint, who would have thought? I like the canned one also, as it has more uses!

  • @asa_howard
    @asa_howard 10 лет назад

    Thanks this is awesome, my family and I are planning to roast s'mores soon and I'm looking forward to making the s'mores roaster. Thanks again for all the awesome videos you put up I watch them all!

  • @robertbertram6918
    @robertbertram6918 10 лет назад

    I really enjoy your videos. some construction tips would be cool as well. like using a cheap kitchen mixer for powdered drywall mud. you can mix it right in the mud pan and get the maximum working time even if you are using a fast set ie: 20 minute mud. and if you end up toasting the mixer (mine has lasted 5 years so far) you can just put the mixing paddle in your drill and it works well.

  • @parothha1
    @parothha1 8 лет назад

    my son and I are going to make these and hand them out to the homeless so they will have something to keep them warm thank you so much for your videos

  • @saraduffy7502
    @saraduffy7502 8 лет назад

    My uncle was grilling and he made the flame touch the trees!!!!!!🔥🌲🔥🌲🔥🌲🔥🌲🔥🌲🔥🌲🔥🌲🔥🌲🔥

  • @thebonedaddy9162
    @thebonedaddy9162 8 лет назад

    its a buddy burner, been around for a long time... but still like the class you add to all your videos :)

  • @TakuikaNinja
    @TakuikaNinja 2 года назад

    I remember convincing my mum to make this with a tuna can once so I could take it to a friend's BBQ. It worked brilliantly for lighting the charcoal.
    This definitely is nostalgia speaking but man do I miss those days in the early 2010's...

  • @CraigLYoung
    @CraigLYoung 8 лет назад

    Use to make these with tuna cans in Boy Scouts back in the late 60's, We called them Buddy Buners and one can heat a quart of water in 30 minutes and reusable for a whole weekend.

  • @CK895-YT
    @CK895-YT 4 года назад +1

    The Mike Hacks series is my favorite of them all. RIP Grant...

  • @l4d2160
    @l4d2160 10 лет назад

    just finished making one of my own, and so far its chilling out in the freezer. To anyone else who tries this, don't use a pot. Thankfully I used a very old and very crappy pan to do this, but still ruined one. Use a grill or your oven instead, or if you must use a pot, line it with aluminum foil first, trust me.
    EDIT: Just burned mine, and it lasted for two hours. Amazing!

  • @Cowponydesign1
    @Cowponydesign1 8 лет назад

    Awesome, thanks! If they don't start right away or easy ( I haven't done it so I don't know yet) u can dip ur homemade wick in a touch of lighter fluid or alcohol before applying wax. Got that from another u tube site.

  • @joelmaggi4149
    @joelmaggi4149 9 лет назад

    you could also probably use a candle that keeps away bugs if you have some extra wax from one of them instead of the regular wax and it could be used for keeping away the bugs

  • @IberianCraftsman
    @IberianCraftsman 8 лет назад

    you can also make it with oil(i use used olive oil), or a mix of wax and oil so when its cooled the wax stays on top preventing the oi from spilling.