How To Make More Ignitable Char Cloth

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2 жыл бұрын

Char cloth is more ignitable when it's clean and supple. (My theory) For "cleaner"... I put a 1/4" vent hole in my char tin so that the gases can escape very easily. For "supple"... I place a buffer of punkwood on the bottom of my char tin which keeps the cloth from touching the red hot metal of the can. It provides for a more consistent heat. The heat must not fluctuate. If you let the char tin cool, even a little, after the gases have started venting then you will have some to all hard char cloth. This theory can easily be tested. The next time you make char cloth wait for the gases to start venting, take the char tin out, kind of like you would do when adding wood to the fire, then put it back in the. The char cloth usually come out with some degree of hardness.
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@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

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 kzfaq.info/sun/PLkoXX8XsMW3nfHvlf-YghwFdkUBYRIIMy My Char Tin, Where To Buy It and How To Use It kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLBijdGludOtdHU.html

@patshes1951 2 жыл бұрын

Lot of good info here.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Some batches of smoke residued and brittle char cloth are only slightly less ignitable while others are completely unignitable.

@JesusSaves86AB 2 жыл бұрын

Tips worth noting.

@gsw313 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend!

@patrickmclaughlin4938 8 ай бұрын

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.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy making them, for sure. TY!

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@AggyGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're back.

@zeez9053 2 жыл бұрын

Love your authority on combustion ! Respect 👍✌️🇬🇧

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

It's been an 8 year hobby. TY!

@zeez9053 2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl im planning on playing about using what I learnt from your channel in Eastern Europe this Summer.Thanks

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Fire roll is a good one to learn for that. See that playlist.

@GolfRemoEchoGolf2 2 жыл бұрын

You have good content , im glad I found you

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

I am too. TY!

@Mike-ox3bv 5 ай бұрын

David you always have great and informative videos ! I have been a fan for a good while now and have been amazed on how many ways you can get a fire started ! I just got collecting fat wood this past week. Thanks my friend

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@scottwilson5840 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. I’m always learning , thank you my friend.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping by.

@CRJines 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Just shared on my community tab.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck!

@MichaelR58 2 жыл бұрын

David , good demonstration , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, God bless you!

@graftedin3 7 ай бұрын

i use the 1/4" vent , i believe you are right about removing the gasses faster. thanks David

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 7 ай бұрын

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.

@JesusSaves86AB 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Denim is my favorite for charcloth. God bless.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

It easily ignites and burns a long time. TY!

@Ape_Society 2 жыл бұрын

King David great content

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend!

@patshes1951 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look easy! But I will try , just need my flintstone . Dont get out much . It ia winter overhere.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great technique.

@NickFrom1228 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions David. I will have to try that out. Thanks.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. TY!

@starlingblack814 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David for more valuable information.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Valuable... Thank you!

@davemartin1534 11 күн бұрын

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.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 11 күн бұрын

See my char playlist and my flint and steel playlist.

@JennyDStyle Жыл бұрын

Awesome!♥️🔥

@ricksorber9562 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Too much cloth at one time if you used punkwood on the bottom.

@ricksorber9562 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl Жыл бұрын

True, a ferro rod will fire it right up. Flint and steel will too with a few extra tries.

@skywaves5175 2 жыл бұрын

I use a clean 1-quart paint can to do my charring.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good way.

@keithricketts4867 2 жыл бұрын

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..!!

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

You're right, charred punk wood is hotter than char cloth especially if it's made from t-shirt material.

@henrycorichi7847 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I consider you my Therapist.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Tell me about your childhood...

@TerryC69 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David! Typically, how many burns do you get out of a char tin before it is no good?

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

40-50

@zeez9053 2 жыл бұрын

Dalem gumino KZfaq channel shows him making a spark from Ceramic and bamboo 😂👌

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

He's the best. Strike-a-light has been around for years.

@travisfisher594 7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👊🏻🔥

@alliswell-pb9vo 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@alliswell-pb9vo 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@alliswell-pb9vo 2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot!

@fnbsvet Жыл бұрын

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!

@DavidWestBgood2ppl Жыл бұрын

No, just keep it from humidity and moisture.

@johnventura2977 Жыл бұрын

Hey Dave,How do you think black beard fire starter is made?

@DavidWestBgood2ppl Жыл бұрын

idk

@ronnieard2521 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your tins from. To make the char cloth?

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

The LINK is in the video and Description.

@covenantking 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

I never heard of keychain tinder. IDK.

@covenantking 2 жыл бұрын

@@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…

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

Ferro rod will ignite shavings of the wood you're planning on burning or t-shirt, socks, denim etc.

@tonygrissom8351 2 жыл бұрын

What about a paracord keychain?

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of paracord for tinder. It may work.