Swedish Torches - 3 Styles of 1 log fire
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- Опубликовано: 9 янв 2021
- Join me in the woodland making 3 different styles of Swedish Torches using 3 different techniques, how to make a fire with one log.
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I made the quartered log ones so that kids in wheelchairs could get close enough to a fire to toast marshmallows and they worked brilliantly. Mine were only 6 inches wide and 10" high and they still burned for at least 40 minutes.
Thank you for this idea and thoughts......
Cool story, mate. No one cares about guys in wheelchairs.
Great idea Wilf, hope you are doing well.
@@mr.k1611 your mother cares tho
Bless you wittywilf❤️
As a first time torcher, your timing was providential. We just returned from camping. I had made several torches in the garage and fan dried them for several weeks - to make sure they were dry. When we got to the campsite mine never worked well enough. But now, with my trials and your experience, I can dial in my torches. Thanks man - perfect video.
He's using highly flammable Cedar.
The Auger rocket stove one, would be perfect to make 5-10 of, and keep for emergency situations, for cooking and heat.
That is also my favorite style of Swedish torch - more kind of a rocket stove, drilled in a log.
My auger drill has 32mm diameter (I think 40mm would be ideal) and I like to make the torch a bit taller to have more draw (chimney effect). Those torches are easy to lite with some sticks of Fatwood and when they burn well (after about 10-15 minutes, kind of an "afterburner" ignites) they burn with very few smoke.
Can be extinguished with water, but that makes smoke and steam and it makes the log wet. I find it better to put some lids (made of clay) on the holes, that stops oxygen supply and extinguishes the log immediately. It stays dry (with lids on even over weeks, or through a rainy day) but it also could instantly be re-used if necessary.
l always use the auger method it is a small tool to carry with you and yes 2 holes about an inch up from the bottom a 6 inch log should burn for about 5 hours depending on how hard the wood is ps if cooking bacon use the leftover fat to coat any shaving etc to light your next fire
So this is why Minecraft and Terraria have torches that last forever... They're Swedish games!
Underated comment right here
I don't think Terraria is Swedish though.
@@bigstanko7391 you’re right, it’s american
epic comment 😄
And "Swedish" torch was invented in northern Finland
10/10!
I've seen people screwing three wood screws in the top of the stove as a standoff for your pan. That looks the most solid way to cook.
Most of us watching will never get the opportunity to do this, but oh that bacon and eggs on the skillet makes my mouth water. 👍👍👍👍👍
camping and campfire cooking videos feel so relaxing for some reason
cause that's the way we all should live, it's the natural way
Deluk ngkas Poso. Sing roh omahku
Mampir o😂
The first variant of the Swedish (Finnish) candle is the simplest. It can be done with only one ax - a chainsaw or a drill is not always with you :)
What about a wire? Its not always with you either? Something we can find in the forest can come in handy?
@@dajmos6969 Wire is not used in Siberia. The "candle" is made longer and the lower part is buried in the ground ...
@@dajmos6969 -Or you can hammer a few sticks in the ground on the outside of the candle, to hold the pieces together.
In some forests, there are plenty of fibrous ivy stems that voila be wrapped around the bottom half and tied. Just a thought.
You can make horizontal line-like dents on the top and on the bottom, closer to the edges. And hammer sticks into them to imitate stitches.
Also, he could've done the center hole much narrower to have it last significantly longer. And you can put smth like a flat stone on the internal floor to prevent to from burning downwards too much.
My 20 minutes of calm each week in a crazy crazy world .thanks 😀
My man, the video stared with a chainsaw
to light the rocket stove variety, you're supposed to use minimal kindling. even something as small as a short length of yarn works. just stretch the kindling thin so that it doesn't block the airways, and light it from the bottom. It's by far the best of the three once you figure that out. Also, it would be neat to see you try to do a true one log fire. Only starting the torches with materials taken from the logs themselves instead of birch bark and matches. Using branches from a tree to light the tree on fire is really satisfying if you can manage to do it.
You are right when you say the chainsaw one should be cut deeper. About 2 thirds down and there is no need to raise the pan or pot as plenty of air enters the cuts. Great video as always. Thanks.
Dude, that little chainsaw is just ADORABLE!! LOLOL!!
I thought that chainsaw bag was a golf club Bag (HE'S GOING TO BUILD A GOLF COURSE _) !!! hahahahaha
🤣 maybe next week :p mini bushcraft golf
I thought Andy had some kind of musical instrument!
Loved all three of them. I think that with the chainsaw torch; aside from going a bit deeper with the cuts, it might also benefit from drilling a center hole with the auger prior to making the cuts. As far as the one done with the auger alone; going all the way through with the lower hole is the ticket, and perhaps a slightly larger bit might also be of benefit.
Good work!
Like the chain saw ones. Seems like something I could prep in advance for car camping.
Sweet Little video. We used to do these useless busy work activities in the Girl Scouts. 🔥🔥🔥
Lovely video! Very educational and there's something about the way you project your knowledge that strikes me as a very humble person.
what a hero !!! I love his earings and his chainsaw I know a lot of men in their middle ages who would love to meet his Swedish torch
I love a good Swedish fire torch.
You can do small ones in your twig stoves too.
Get a small log the same diameter as the width of your square twig stove and cut it into 1/4’s.
Put the rectangles into each of the 4 corners, leaving a central hole to start the fire in.
Make sure the log is a bit shorter than the height of your wood stove to
Maintain the airflow when cooking.
This is an extremely efficient way of using fuel for a 50 minute burn time with no maintenance.
Ideal for Firebox stoves or copies
Jason from Maryland here
I've found when I did my rocket stove a few years back, I ended up with 3 intake holes at about 1.5" each.
Great vid, cheers 🍻
Thank you for the knowledge I’ve learnt. This is the first time I watch your show and I absolutely loved it 🥰
Thank you so very much for putting in the time and effort to help so many people. Greatly appreciated!
Thanks Kent I finally got to see the Swedish torch demo. I liked it and saved it for future ref. I'm thinking of trying it this Summer 2023. Thumbs up
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あなたの動画はとても勉強になりました。
ありがとうございました :D
That was a great demo and it was nice to really see how they are used to cook.
Looking forward to the next video and take care 🇨🇦 🔥
Thank you Sue :D
The last one he made was awesome...I’m glad he’s back
That is really cool. I do the same thing only on tree stumps I want to get rid of on my farm. I poor some fuel down the center, it burns all the way down, then its easier to remove the stump. :)
I have seen a Swedish torch already burning in other videos but never a real explanation how to make one. Bravo! I loved this video🔥
Thanks Kathy
The most important part is to get the fire lit! Not always easy in the pissing rain!
Thanks Andy..always enjoy your outdoor filming.
I know it may get harder ,but we will watch what ever you do .
Hi Andy! My favourite is the auger one ❤️ I love how it burns and the gorgeous flame that comes out 😍 great video! 👍🏼
19:08 That so funny, because I was just saying out loud to myself "try putting a second breather hole"! Great Minds 😁
Great video and definitely very interesting. Thank you for sharing!
Great video couldn’t agree more with it all. I live in Northern Ireland and working away at becoming fully off gird at our property in the country.
You really need to give the viewer a heads up we are going to see delicious breakfast. I wasn’t hungry before, now I’m starving. Lol
Enjoyable, need to take the grandkids out doing this soon, ta for the ideas.
Happy New Year Andy! I’ve always been interested in Swedish torches as I’ve seen them mass produced. Great to see there are other ways to make them.
I'm watching your video Andy and I'm having a bacon and egg roll with a nice coffee great video take care see you in the next video.
Sounds perfect mate :D cheers
The auger one is a perfect rocket stove and a great source of long lasting light. Thanks! Great job*****
I saw these in a pagan-style horror movie... thought they were awesome! Now i know how to make one. And i think i will. Good video, thx!
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Thanks Robin, all the best :)
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My favorite version of the Swedish torch is made from a dozen or two small (about double thumb-diameter or thicker) equally-long sticks, since I usually use pruned branches or lawn debris, and bundled with a bit of clothes hanger wire.
For the chimney in the center, take one of the sticks and cut it into 1/3 and 2/3 pieces, leave the 1/3 piece in the center of the bottom of the bundle as a shelf, and the 2/3 piece temporarily stuck into the top of the bundle a couple of centimeters or so deep to help form the chimney, while tightening the wire in a loop around the outside to make the bundle.
A small stick can be twisted into the ends of the wire and used as a handle for leverage to get it twisted really tight around the bundle. Roll the bundle on the ground back and forth a few times to jog the pieces together even more tightly, while twisting the wire more with the handle stick. Once the bundle is formed, remove the 2/3 piece from the top of the chimney, and it can now be discarded (or split into starter kindling).
This torch has got plenty of air flow because the sticks aren't perfect and have gaps between them, which also means stones aren't necessary for a pot rest. I make up a few of these right after pruning as part of cleanup, so that they're ready to light and enjoy, and also to use up the parts of the branches I want to keep while discarding the rest.
In Finland we call them "jätkänkynttilä" which translates to "lad's candle"
Is the "lad's" first name Jack?
And, does Jack like to jump?
A chainsaw in the distance has always been a pleasant comforting sound for me.
As long as it doesn't get closer and closer to you😀
Also like it, reminds me video games from my childhood
lol
Leatherface wants to know your location
@@critzcraig3901 Hahaha reminds me a of a joke about a serial killer and his date walking into the woods and she goes -It feels scary here. The guy replies -You think it's scary? What about me that has to walk back alone!"
@@eddiewinehosen6665 Aha that's brilliant
the axe one i do without the hole, and wire in 3 places.
Thanks, Andy, the chainsaw one is nice, i think in buying me an electric one.
Thanks :) Ive heard the electric ones are surprisingly good by husqvarna
Great advice! Lovely bacon n egg sandwitch
Great video 👍🏻
It was interesting to see the 3 versions side by side and to compare each on it’s own task.
Thanks. Going to saw some logs up today.
The auger stove is also somewhat adjustable. Once it gets going you could plug one of the holes (perhaps even both loosely), so it would last even longer.
Thanks for the comparison video! Hollowed trees make fast & easy torches as well; they often have a few deep cracks, so you may not need to make intake vents! However, they do burn down faster (which is great when you're leaving your camp unattended or packing up).
Wow that's amazing ...what a brilliant...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Lee
Nice Video as usual Andy, nice to see different variations of the Torch, got me thinking on the Auger Torch Three or Four large Nails or Thin Metal Tent pegs knocked into the Top for Pot stands. Hoping you and your Family have a safe and better year as i hope we all do.
Hi Andy I love making these and cooking on them it is a lot of fun. Thanks for the video
Looks like the hatchet/axe version most effective for outlay of equipment & energy. Thanks for showing us the to how and the comparison.
My bed time fix , watching yr videos .
Thank you Andy x
How are you doing
Works like a charm! Warmed me up quick, I was sweating before I even lit it! lol
Ah,... perfect with my Sunday lunch!
It was very interesting loved it be watching your channel from now on
I’m from eastern Canada we have used those for years it’s been apart of our native culture.
Very interesting video and helpful demonstration of those three different Swedish torch techniques! Thanks so much for sharing and God bless you!
The auger method seems to be the simplest. No need for a chainsaw either.
Seems like it would burn longer too.
@@phredphlintstone6455 I wanted to see how long it would burn and what the burn pattern would look like.
You could probably use a normal saw instead for the chainsaw one, but that requires more work.
@@phredphlintstone6455 for all the people who hike with a long heavy death poker?? Just put some rocks together and build a normal fire for f sake
@@RUclipsAreCommunistScum I don't work for you lady. Don't tell me what to do.
Love your honesty, absolute pleasure to watch
Great idea's. They all work well.. great demonstration Andy.. good to see..
Thank you Gail :)
Thanks for sharing, I love all three. It would be great to make several of them to keep for an emergency situation at home.
Excellent video, thank you for sharing!
Best outdoor man on RUclips by far 👍
Great demo mate, I have only seen one of those before. I think I like the looks and ease of the first one with the axe, but I have to say the auger drill is pretty cool, once it got going it was great.
Fat wood is honestly the best fire starter for these. On some occasions I’ve found that all I need is the smaller shavings, lit and placed in the bottom hole, to start the log burning. Then it just gets bigger from there. I’ve always used the auger-type as well. 6”-9” wide, drill down 3/4 the way, then meet the vertical hole with a horizontal hole angled 10-15deg downward towards the end of the vertical hole.
Like the one with drill holes , excellent
Prayers for You 🙏 Amen
Nothing like a three burner stove😊
Hey Andy Very informative with the Swedish log fires perfect for cooking and warmth 👍🏻🇬🇧
Great video, mate. I was thinking the auger torch just needed perhaps a couple more holes, which you also solved. I do like the first torch (with the wire.) Looks like it combines the optimal air flow and use of manual tools that most people have (ie axe and saw.) Thanks again, great job!
Great comparison Andy. Also humble enough to admit mistakes.
Sometimes a top down burn is better.
Happy New Year and look forward to more KS videos soon😊👍
Thank you Si :)
Top Lit Up Draft TLUD!!!? The ONLY correct way to start fires!!!
In the eppys where he doesnt talk, Im like, hope everything is ok! Have I done something wrong? HAHAHAHAH!
eppys? give me a break
@@leonrowe5445 Of course you lean left. Give me a break.
He’s shy bro
As a Swede I probably should have tried the Swedish torch... I promise I will soon! Have to test it on my next winter camping trip 😀👍
Swedish ??
@@johnj0709 yes, from Gothenburg 😊
What is this actually called in Swedish? I tried to figure it out, but the Swedish Wikipedia doesn't have a page for it. Dictionaries were of little help. I'd say there's simply no way it would be called svenskt ljus in Swedish.
@@herrakaarme I guess there is no good Swedish word for it. ”Eldstubbe” could be a close enough Swedish word meaning fire log 😊
Your videography and editing is excellent. This coupled with pacing and content makes this fantastic
One day I want to go for camping with you Andy sir. Btw thanks for this kind of content for us. 🌹🌹🌹
Edit : Thanks for the heart Andy sir hope this year will be so much fun. 🥰😍🥰
....hahaha love the intro with the skulls of those who didn't make it to light a swedish torch fire....
Always good to learn new skills, thanks for sharing this with us.
Very well, and honestly, presented, with the confidence of an expert. You deserve trust, and success. Happy new year
Wow. Everything is so clean and new!
Awesome work Sir thank you
That was a win. I really liked the augured version. Happy trails Andy.
I saw that done with a chunk of 4×4. Works pretty good, though you can't cook on it really. Heating water for tea or making coffee it's good
That is the cleanest chainsaw I've ever seen. Mine hasn't looked like that since I first bought it.
I'm gonna go clean my chainsaw now lol
haha, dont feel bad, it was pretty new.. it looks quite different these days
Really love that you showed the experiments honestly and shared your ideas about what you could improve next time 👌
You are a cool guy and perfect for this type of demonstration. Thanks for sharing!
easy way to make a good version of this is to find a straight grained log around 6 to 8 inches in diameter split it into 4 , and cut off the core as you did but with no shelf, on the bottom lower 1/3 shave off the sides to it leaves air slots around the base, tie it all back together with cord etc and you can now cook on it, as for using stones on the top way easier to just get a small short branch around 2 inches in diameter 6 inches long and split it down the middle. place either side of the top hole to rest your pot on. hey presto instant stove, and depending on the type of wood will burn for a very long time. you want a core hole of around 2 inches in diameter . I have done this many times and it works great, nice video and i could smell the bacon from here :-)
Love the video Andy! I’ll be giving this a try.
Thanks Thomas
I just fell in love with a Swedish tourch 😂
That was fun, thanks mate and Happy New Year to you, your family and all of you subs out there.
Awesome video brother very thoughtful of you to share this knowledge 😀 👏 👍
They all worked good ❤❤❤❤
Great to see you back in 2021. I look forward to seeing more of your content fella! 👍🏻
Hey Andy. I'm glad, needed a nice chill video right now. Few could have fit the bill better than yours. Pleasure as always. Thanks
Thanks Ryan :)
Like all the Swedish torches you made .. I,ve never made one .. might have a go with the Axe one .. that burns great .. cheers Chris & Sam
Thanx bud that is so cool I didn’t even know about that I’m gonna use this method next time I go on a over nighter
Love it! Can’t wait to try these techniques.
Great demonstration video! Keep up the good work Andy.
Thanks Andy for that Swedish torch I will remember to use