Firestarters - Secret Ingredient! - #43

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  • Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
  • In this video I show you how to make the BEST fire starters. There's a special ingredient that most people don't know about. I also update the Wall of Flame with some new UA-cam channel stickers.

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  • @kevind.240
    @kevind.240 7 місяців тому +21

    We use paper egg cartons and dryer lint. Fill each egg pocket with lint, pour in your wax/paraffin oil mix. The carton lid acts as a spill catcher. Tear apart after as needed to start your fire.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks Kevin. Your comments have been echoed by several others.

  • @steveng8706
    @steveng8706 8 місяців тому +21

    A suggestion on keeping the cookie sheet free of wax. Try covering it with a sheet of wax paper first. Then place the paper cups on it and then fill them. When done you can even burn the wax paper in the wood fire!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому +4

      Great idea Steve. Thanks for watching.

  • @renelane749
    @renelane749 10 місяців тому +17

    I see your chain saw on the top of your microwave!!! Yeeee hawwww, you TRULY are a man after my own heart! But then, I am a 75-year-old Native American woman, with bows arrows, and knives that fill unexpected places, in my house. Happy your channel is growing, with such GOOD, and VERY INFORMATIVE CONTENT!
    May your footing be sure, and your traveling pathway well-lit and safe, always. Constantly moving forward, surrounded with many BLESSINGS, my brother, who makes FIRE! amen

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching Rene. I appreciate your comments!

    • @beverlymichael5830
      @beverlymichael5830 8 місяців тому

      You go girl. After my own heart.

  • @kristenkrieb8325
    @kristenkrieb8325 9 місяців тому +22

    I used almost the exact same recipe on my fire starters except my ‘secret ingredient’ was charcoal lighter fluid. 1 pound of gulf wax, 1/4 cup of lighter fluid, PINE shavings for pet bedding in a little paper cup. Worked great.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +4

      Sounds like you’ve come up with a great recipe Kristen. Thanks for watching!

  • @charleywalker2982
    @charleywalker2982 9 місяців тому +81

    If you want really cheap fire starters use Kingsford Matchlight charcoal. It’s the charcoal that has lighter fluid already impregnated in it. One briquette will do it but it’s so cheap I use 2 or 3. Make sure to roll your bag down and put a chip clip on it so the briquettes will stay good. One 12 lb bag has around 190 fire starters in it.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +6

      Good tip!

    • @charleywalker2982
      @charleywalker2982 9 місяців тому +5

      @@oldguyfirewood might make a good video.

    • @TonyFreeman-LocoTonyF
      @TonyFreeman-LocoTonyF 8 місяців тому +6

      It's petroleum. You might as well use bbq lighter.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому +9

      @TonyFreeman-LocoTonyF thanks for watching. The liquid paraffin lamp oil I use is much more highly refined than kerosene or lighter fluid. It is clear and odorless and it produces minimum soot. Soot can be health affecting so minimizing it is a good thing.

    • @user-sn8gh2vs1p
      @user-sn8gh2vs1p 8 місяців тому +5

      I do not outdoor bbq, but was asked months back to help some family. The charcoal brought from their home had trouble lighting. Eventually we went and bought some from a nearby store and it performed much better. I told them it must be old or gotten moisture in it (i assumed). Is this true? If so any premade survival fire briquettes may need to be stored inside the house and dated for however long I do not know. Input may help me or anyone new which have not crossed this issue.

  • @Steinbacker4001
    @Steinbacker4001 9 місяців тому +14

    Really good video! Love the Wall of Flame and the overall feel of your work. This feels homey in these sad and troubled times. Thank You.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much for your support. I understand what you are saying.

  • @amandamoloney1432
    @amandamoloney1432 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. I also love the way you shout out the others with your wall of flame :)

  • @billobermeyer660
    @billobermeyer660 Рік тому +3

    Another great OGF video, Dick! I will definitely be giving this recipe a try. You and Clifford just keep on moving!!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому

      Hello Obie. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. I look forward to seeing you again at Paul Bunyan. I’ll be there as long as I can “keep moving”! 👍

  • @user-yu2tc5mn6i
    @user-yu2tc5mn6i 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Dick for taking the time to make this video. I followed your instructions precisely and what a great fire starter!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching and commenting. They really do work great!

  • @YouTuber-mc2el
    @YouTuber-mc2el 8 місяців тому +27

    I see everybody is telling you how to reinvent your wheel so I guess I will too. Been making firestarters for a few years now and have tried all kinds of different configurations and have arrived at what I think is it. I use empty toilet paper/paper towel rolls and stand them on end on a piece of aluminum foil to protect surface. Hot glue bottom outer edge to seal bottom. Pack with sawdust. Melt Gulfwax and add 10% parafin lamp oil as you do. Pour melted wax to the top. The beauty is you can cut these to whatever length you want for differing burntimes. They work great. Yours do as well. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your channel.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому +3

      Thanks so much for watching! I’m going to try the toilet paper roll… great idea.

    • @daleval2182
      @daleval2182 7 місяців тому +1

      Then dump micro aluminum in the ground, wise farmers use wood ash to grow , use some cheap paper tape much less metal toxicity

    • @user-ws8dp1dh3b
      @user-ws8dp1dh3b 5 місяців тому

      I don't know about telling him how to do what he's doing. I know several ways to start a fire, and several ways to make starters, but I know there are other ways, and I know some will be better. So, I look at all of them. Maybe, I can find something that will improve how I do it.

  • @KatJackson2
    @KatJackson2 9 місяців тому +5

    You made your goals ❤ You are at 4k followers and it's only November - congrats! Thank you for the great info - these are going to be so handy to have around.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      Thank you. I’m sure you will love these starters.

  • @danschneider3990
    @danschneider3990 Рік тому

    Another great How To video Dick. I really enjoy watching them, almost think you may have been a teacher in another life. Keep up the good work and I agree with you "Keep Moving"

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Dan. I'm really glad you are enjoying my videos. Share them with some friends if you think they might like them too. I've never been a teacher, so your comments are greatly appreciated!

  • @loydevan1311
    @loydevan1311 9 місяців тому +8

    I've always taken ceder shavings stuff it in an old sock or a holy t shirt, tie a knot 🪢 so the cedar remains confined and I store them with my wool blankets and it keeps the moths away plus if you can keep them dry, they make excellent fire starters. Excellent video.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I like your idea too!

  • @Sean-bp6xb
    @Sean-bp6xb 9 місяців тому +1

    Thx for the vid. I’ve been making these for a very long time. I appreciate the tip on the liquid paraffin. Excellent. Going to try to get some. Cheers. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

  • @gravelr512
    @gravelr512 Рік тому

    Look forward to trying this. Thanks for sharing the great idea.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. I think you will love the way they work.

  • @allkindsofoutdooractivities
    @allkindsofoutdooractivities 9 місяців тому

    Really great recipe! I’ll definitely try that! Thanks for sharing

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! I guarantee you will be pleased with them.

  • @davidmatz8538
    @davidmatz8538 10 місяців тому +6

    What a valuable tutorial, and so clearly presented! Appreciated the comments, as well. That’s perfect for loading the wood stove without baby sitting the fire.
    Just subbed, and look forward to more content from you. Wishing you all the best.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much David. Be sure and go back to watch some of my earlier videos. One of my videos is a highlight “sampler” of previous videos. That would be a great place to start. I really appreciate you!

  • @samcarlos1276
    @samcarlos1276 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom , great video too. God Bless your days .💗

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Sam. Your support is greatly appreciated.

  • @Andrew_From_NB
    @Andrew_From_NB Рік тому

    Nicely done video Dick! Thanks for having us over for this! Learned lots from your instruction and demonstration 💯👍. Take care! Andrew from NB :)

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Andrew. I believe you’re all caught up on my videos now. I appreciate you!

    • @Andrew_From_NB
      @Andrew_From_NB Рік тому

      @@oldguyfirewood yes I am, it was definitely a great watch! You’ve done a great job with the channel Dick over the past year! Glad to be along for the ride now! We’ll see you on the next on! Take care! Andrew from NB :)

  • @user-zq9ym3ue2p
    @user-zq9ym3ue2p 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video--I went and made some of your fire starters and they work very well.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and subscribing. I love these fire starters!

  • @johnmuricasmith8641
    @johnmuricasmith8641 10 місяців тому +40

    Quick tip for spilling wax. Take a pencil in your other hand and point it in the cup and top of the pencil at the point where you pour the liquid in the can. The wax should flow down the pencil and right into your cup.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому +9

      Thanks for the tip John. My luck I’d pour it on my fingers holding the pencil ha!

    • @baldieman64
      @baldieman64 9 місяців тому +2

      Easier to just mix it up in the bowl, and then fill the cuts with the saturated mix.

    • @maxinelouchis7272
      @maxinelouchis7272 9 місяців тому +3

      or use a funnel

  • @jessicasarmy8896
    @jessicasarmy8896 7 місяців тому

    Just found you, subscribed and learned how to make a proper fire starter. Thank you for the clear tutorial. Looking forward to learning more from you. Have the best day you can today.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

  • @trcass1
    @trcass1 Рік тому +2

    great segment. i've always bought fire starter pucks. now, this will be fun to make and more economical. i would never have guessed they would burn that long. i figured about 5 minutes max. Thanks for sharing.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому

      Thanks t pass. The burn time surprised me too. Whenever I've used them to start a fire, they are fully engulfed within 5 minutes.

  • @davidcheek3026
    @davidcheek3026 Рік тому +1

    Great video as usual, Dick. And I like the thought you have given a price advantaged DIY alternative to other $12 bags of starter you see being touted. Great to see you and Chris Carlson of In the Woodyard (whom I watch every morning drinking my first cup of tea) communicating.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому

      Hey David… how’s it going? Chris Carlson is one of a kind for sure. I spent time with Chris and his brother Kenny at the Paul Bunyan show. They are exactly like they are In Chris’s videos. I appear in this video of Chris’s… check it out. ua-cam.com/video/f7oO5gztpfQ/v-deo.html

    • @davidcheek3026
      @davidcheek3026 Рік тому

      @@oldguyfirewood

    • @davidcheek3026
      @davidcheek3026 Рік тому

      I remember that video, Dick. You pointed out your 50 years of firewood experience, if I recall. Hope you and family are well.

  • @davidroads419
    @davidroads419 7 місяців тому +4

    I make my firestarters pretty much the same way and they absolutely work 100%. One thing that I do is to use cardboard egg cartons when I have them, the thicker, very absorbent cardboard works real well. I press the sawdust down well, use a baster for the wax and cut them apart when they're cooled. Good luck with your channel, I subscribed!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much for watching and subscribing David. Several folks have suggested the egg cartons... I'm going to try that.

  • @henryo3607
    @henryo3607 8 місяців тому

    Right on good job i will definitely make some thanks for sharing the great recipe .

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Henry. They work great and I guarantee you will love them.

  • @annwithaplan9766
    @annwithaplan9766 5 місяців тому +1

    Very good information. Thank you. I'm near Statesville.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Ann. These fire starters work great!

  • @BlindGuyUrbanBushcraft
    @BlindGuyUrbanBushcraft 4 місяці тому +2

    I love your wall of flame and that you feature other UA-camrs!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! I’m about to do a video updating the Wall of Flame. Hope you watch and comment.

  • @willydig1873
    @willydig1873 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice tip. Birch bark works great too.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Willy. Hardly any birch around here in NC. We see an occasional black birch or river birch but no white birch like there was where I grew up in upstate NY.

  • @stantheman5313
    @stantheman5313 8 місяців тому +1

    I’m a new subscriber and I made your fire starter on 10/28/23 and tried it out after making them and they got cooled down. It burned for 28 minutes just like yours. I’m so impressed and thankful I tried your recipe for them. Thanks for sharing the video with us. Keep Moving.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Stan. They work great. I’m going to experiment with soy wax and will do a video on the results.

  • @inthebackyardwithdel438
    @inthebackyardwithdel438 Рік тому +1

    Hello Mr Dick , thank you for the shout out . I really appreciate it very much . I like the recipe you use for the fire starters . Have a great weekend my friend !!🇺🇸🪵🔥👍

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Hey Del. Hope you’re doing well. Thanks for watching!

  • @rickbailey7606
    @rickbailey7606 7 місяців тому

    Greetings from the high Mountains in NC( Madison County).. staying warm with firewood for 40 years.. enjoyed the video.. subscribed!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Rick. I really appreciate your support!

  • @ministermanoutdoors6179
    @ministermanoutdoors6179 8 місяців тому

    Now this was the ingredient my fire starters needed, thanks, Old Guy. I used lighter fluid in the past but I'll try this and see how it goes.

  • @Dreamster399
    @Dreamster399 4 місяці тому

    Dick... Thanks for the video! I made these yesterday and used them last night. They were perfect. Thanks, man.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  4 місяці тому

      They work great! I’m going to make another video comparing soy wax to paraffin. Thanks for watching.

  • @greyscout01
    @greyscout01 Рік тому

    I appreciate the the 'how to' with the proper amounts. Thanks!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Try these firestarters… you’ll love them!

  • @user-rd7ig5ht5l
    @user-rd7ig5ht5l 5 місяців тому

    Great information about staring fire. Thanks 🎉

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  5 місяців тому

      Thank you, and thanks so much for watching.

  • @beatriceannbaker3350
    @beatriceannbaker3350 6 місяців тому

    I made these a couple of weeks ago and used the first one the other night. My husband has a horrible time starting fires. He started the little fire starter and we had a really great fire with one match! Absolutely awesome fire starter!! Thanks!!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  6 місяців тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed it! Be sure and share the video with friends.

    • @beatriceannbaker3350
      @beatriceannbaker3350 6 місяців тому

      @@oldguyfirewood I have a did a TikTok and gave you a shout out. Told everyone to come over and follow you.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  6 місяців тому

      @beatriceannbaker3350 Thanks so much Beatrice!

  • @kevincawthon8618
    @kevincawthon8618 7 місяців тому

    Glad to help those who are helpful to others!

  • @Scorpioboyfl
    @Scorpioboyfl 8 місяців тому +2

    My concoction is 2lbs paraffin wax and two 13 oz containers of petroleum jelly melted together. I then mix in as much dry chunky saw dust and shavings I can until no more melted wax is puddled in bottom of the pot. I pack it into 2oz paper portion cups. They set up firm and light quickly! Always works!!! I also dip dry pine cones in the hot mixture. They are fantastic also. To use the cups, I tear down the side, then tear the side off in one long strip. Trail the strip out the front or side of your pile for easy lighting! Nice video! NC here as well.

  • @justsmitty1709
    @justsmitty1709 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the secret. I'm a egg carton guy too. If you cut them right you can get a little handle to maneuver them around. Thanks again 👍

  • @apprenticegilligan1635
    @apprenticegilligan1635 8 місяців тому

    I have been making fire starters the same way for years now only I use the big smoking wood chunks and cut them down smaller to fit in the cups. Great video I am a new subscriber.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I really appreciate your support.

  • @cclouds38
    @cclouds38 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for the tips. Great idea.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. Try these and I guarantee you’ll love them.

  • @jgonzalez101
    @jgonzalez101 9 місяців тому

    Enjoyed seeing your video, learned how to make a great fire starter. 🔥 Thank you for sharing. Howdy to you from Texas! 🙏🤠

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed! They work great!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed. These fire starters work great!

    • @jgonzalez101
      @jgonzalez101 9 місяців тому +1

      @@oldguyfirewood Thank you. Yes, I did subscribe. 😊

  • @larryg9137
    @larryg9137 7 місяців тому

    Clever! Thanks for the information; Good Job - Well Done!

  • @josephgonzalez4380
    @josephgonzalez4380 Місяць тому

    Excellent homemade fire starter plan you give us! I’d like to add a couple of suggestions:
    Use ice cube tray (plastic or metal) to make individual portions (instead of paper cups…)
    Use a metal small/medium sized funnel to pour your formula into individual fire starters…

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for watching and thanks for the tips!

  • @McKameyFarms
    @McKameyFarms Рік тому

    Great Video Dick. Just subscribed and looking forward to going back through and watching your content. I love the fire-starter info 👌🏻

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I really appreciate you watching my other published videos. Be sure and comment!

  • @scrhino40
    @scrhino40 Рік тому

    Thank you sir for the shout out. I do a little bit of everything and will be selling bundle firewood here soon. Also fixing to start making fire starters too. Have a great day be safe.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Hi Bucky. Bundle wood is the way to go... high profit margin!

  • @UpstateMaveric
    @UpstateMaveric 3 місяці тому +1

    You seem like a great guy, subbed to the channel, thanks for the good tip!

  • @Deerhavenoffgridhomestead
    @Deerhavenoffgridhomestead 9 місяців тому +1

    Hello from North Idaho! What a great idea.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much. Hope you subscribed and can watch my earlier videos.

  • @theshanny8
    @theshanny8 6 місяців тому

    I have to comment i made these for our "house" Christmas present for my room mates and I and they are awesome the recipe is perfect they start easily burn plenty long enough and have a sweet little crackle sound to them. I have been intending to make these for awhile and when I searched I am so happy that I found your recipe with your secret ingredient. The ratio is perfect warmest regards to you and thank you for sharing I couldn't find the little cups like you used however I did find little white "baking cups " pack of 24 in the cake decorating aisle in Walmart in case anyone is having trouble finding the others. They are actually great for a gift because they rise up a little higher and are scalloped around the top edge and if you really wanted to get a little fancy you could rubber stamp a design on them easily and quickly you know something simple such as a Fire flame stamp and with the scallops rising up around the top. They are a great place to light them so you don't have to rip the paper down they cost a bit more approx 3+ dollars for 24 they are still very cost effective and like I said great to put a little decorative design for a gift. I thought about making some decorative sets to sell at a Christmas sale you could sell them very reasonably and still make some money and for 16 of them the price would be so inexpensive for what you get. I think people would be inclined to buy them as the handmade items at bazaars are usually very pricey

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  6 місяців тому

      Great idea for gifts. Thanks for watching!

  • @stevenniewiedzial4883
    @stevenniewiedzial4883 Місяць тому

    the best so far ive seen ,,,thanks

  • @TheDeucecoop
    @TheDeucecoop 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you very much for this video. I will make some of these soon.
    Also coming into a cold 10 degree camp those butane lighters will not work at that temperature. Unless you can warm them first inside your jacket.
    Great video.

  • @Otis010707
    @Otis010707 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video and awesome job amassing 7330 subscribers! You are fantastic bud! Have a very Merry Christmas! Bill Doyle from Upr Grnwd Lk, NJ

  • @chrisartman6168
    @chrisartman6168 Рік тому

    Thanks for the how to video. I see it’s Clifford approved. Keep on moving buddy and have a great day!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Chris. You know I can’t make a move without Clifford’s approval!

  • @Synthophonatic
    @Synthophonatic 9 місяців тому +2

    I just made some of your firestarters. It was tough packing the bedding tight in the cups. I decided to try using an empty toilet paper roll & packing it tightly with a 1-1/4" dowel. It packed nice & tight. I think I'll cut them in half & pack. No shortage of empty toilet paper/paper towel tubes at our place! Thanks again for your info. Mick

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      That’s a great idea! Thanks for watching and commenting

    • @x14inchdubsx30
      @x14inchdubsx30 9 місяців тому

      With the small codoment cups it doesn't let the wax drip out. how do you prevent that with the toilet paper rolls since there's no bottom to them?

    • @angloedu5499
      @angloedu5499 8 місяців тому +2

      Cut strips of Wax paper and the dripped wax hardens at the bottom without warning worries.

  • @ourlifeinwyoming4654
    @ourlifeinwyoming4654 9 місяців тому

    This is great information to keep handy! Greetings from Wyoming!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Try it and you’ll love it.

  • @samuelhunter9410
    @samuelhunter9410 2 місяці тому

    Good afternoon Dick! It was nice meeting you today! My wife looked up your channel after running some errands this afternoon. Great channel! That Easton really is a beast. I didn't know paraffin is flammable and they make lamp oil out of it. I just thought it was good for fire starters because it waterproofed them. Very informative.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Sam. I enjoyed meeting you also! I’m glad you found my channel. I hope you subscribed and will watch some of my previous videos. As I get my sawmill going I’m sure you will see your planer and jointer included in some videos. Thanks again!

    • @samuelhunter9410
      @samuelhunter9410 2 місяці тому +1

      @oldguyfirewood. I liked a video, subscribed, and hit the notification bell!

  • @edzeigler1164
    @edzeigler1164 Рік тому

    I really like your wood splitter and I see how it keeps you and your buddy busy, it actually needs 3 guys to keep up with it. I like the fire starter too. I am still moving.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому

      Hey Ed. You are right… three people is ideal when using that splitter!

  • @sneak6654
    @sneak6654 Рік тому +31

    Wow, 28 minute burn time with your fire starter! I’ve been using fire starter from Amazon and they call them tumble weeds. They are made from wood shavings, wool, and wax and they burn for 10 to 15 minutes. I’m going to make my own using your recipe and thanks for sharing. Take care.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +6

      Thanks for watching. I’ve been making starters for over 50 year, but this recipe is absolutely the best. Try it… you’ll like it!

    • @Deontjie
      @Deontjie 10 місяців тому +3

      I am going to try this. But I will use empty toilet rolls. I will also use the excess heat from my fire to melt the wax.

    • @donaldstrader7241
      @donaldstrader7241 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Deontjie Just curious as to how you plan on using them? Another item often used are cardboard egg cartons, which should work about like the cups and even catch some of the spills. Then cut a few off, or separate them all, to use as needed. Thanks Old Guy Firewood for the video. I also wonder about putting a cotton ball on top for a few of them, so the fibers could later be pulled-apart/fluffed-up to take a spark from a ferrocerium rod.

    • @Deontjie
      @Deontjie 10 місяців тому

      I want to fill the empty toilet rolls with wax and sawdust.@@donaldstrader7241

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому +3

      I like the idea of the cotton ball Donald. I could see keeping a few of those on hand for camping, hiking, or survival situations.

  • @ClickinChicken
    @ClickinChicken 9 місяців тому +1

    I monkeyed with that once. I ran out of split pine from finish carpentry here to start my fire place. Yeah, it's a topic. Usually there's bark from split logs and you can hatchet down a log to start it out. I'm excited to try dried out pine cones wrapped in newspaper. . Collect and feed it balled up (crumple it tight) newspaper. I bought charcoal starting fluid on sale!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      There’s lots of ways to do it. A lot of folks don’t want to mess with gathering materials. They prefer to just grab a starter out of the bag… it makes it easy! Thanks for watching.

  • @larryterrell8458
    @larryterrell8458 Рік тому

    I need to make some. I’ve always used loblolly pines cones but yours last so much longer! Plus this last weeks I’ve been burning maple and lighter woods than oak and it’s burning out before a refill. I could use them daily lately😂😂. Nothing more annoying than having to relight a fire in th stove😀. Keep up the good videos!!👍🏻👏🏻🇺🇸

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому

      Try them Larry. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!

  • @user-lb2gv1wb9d
    @user-lb2gv1wb9d 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful Pup

  • @johndalessandro6433
    @johndalessandro6433 10 місяців тому

    Sweet, gotta try this. Cant wait ta see more of yer channel

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much. Hope you’re subscribed and can view some of my other published videos!

  • @benscoles5085
    @benscoles5085 Рік тому +5

    Hello OGF, I would of never guessed that lamp oil in wax would work, interesting, and that burn time is great, meaning if you have some difficult wood to get going, this will help out a lot.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +4

      Thanks for watching Ben. The key is to get PARAFFIN lamp oil, not kerosene or some of the other oils that are used in lamps.

    • @judge058
      @judge058 Рік тому +1

      I may have missed it but where did you get the liquid paraffin. I want to give these a try, I’m especially interested after seeing the 28 minute burn time. Thanks for sharing Dick!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому +1

      @@judge058 hello Judge. I just realized I never replied to this comment from 2 months ago… I apologize! I got the paraffin lamp oil on Amazon. Search on Amazon and it should pop up.

  • @douglasbarrows8110
    @douglasbarrows8110 9 місяців тому

    Just subscribed, I like your delivery. I am going to try your recipe!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Douglas. I guarantee you will be pleased with these starters!

  • @eastcoastrailroad8209
    @eastcoastrailroad8209 5 місяців тому

    I just came across your channel, looking for new ways to make fire starters. I subscribed and i'm also from Eastern North Carolinas in Backjack North Carolina.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting! I hope you have subscribed and will check out some of my earlier videos. These fire starters are the best and most effective I’ve ever made. I’m going to make another video using soy wax instead of paraffin. I’ll compare the results to see which works best.

  • @johnpierce1251
    @johnpierce1251 Рік тому

    That was pretty cool and cheap very informative ty and hello Clifford stay safe my friend

  • @nickprague1481
    @nickprague1481 10 місяців тому

    Just subscribed. I've made similar fire starters using a paper egg carton for my cups. I spill wax too, but once cold it goes back in the melt pot.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and subscribing Nick. A lot of folks mentioned the egg carton method. I think I’ll give it a try!

  • @kingsclownvideos
    @kingsclownvideos 10 місяців тому

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @Plain-Ole-Chuck
    @Plain-Ole-Chuck 9 місяців тому

    nice addition... will certainly try this

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Chuck. They work great for sure.

  • @janisashton813
    @janisashton813 7 місяців тому

    Hi there from london Uk, thank you for you advice I’ve subscribed

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Janis. I appreciate you!

  • @markc121070
    @markc121070 10 місяців тому

    New subscriber here from Romania. Thanks for the cool content. Stay safe.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and subscribing Mark. I hope you watch some of my previous videos as well. I appreciate your support!

  • @toddsoutsideagain
    @toddsoutsideagain Рік тому +22

    Nice recipe. Those cupcakes look small and full of fiber🤣 Using the lamp oil is a good idea.They might even burn longer than the wood itself! Thanks for sharing OGF👊🏻

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +6

      Hey Todd. Glad you enjoyed. Give them a try!

  • @cheeseballs3825
    @cheeseballs3825 Рік тому

    Subscribed, good luck on 2K!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for subscribing! Watch some of my older videos if you get a chance. Try these firestarters. I think you’ll really like them.

  • @outdoorstudios2022
    @outdoorstudios2022 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @jkocol
    @jkocol 9 місяців тому +7

    I had pet rats for a while years ago and I found that the cedar pet bedding from pet stores was too expensive when I found plastic wrap sealed full compressed bales of cedar bedding for $7.00 at the feed store. A bale would last a year easy and that was with cleaning out the bedding often as it was cheap and smelled so nice. I would bag up the old stuff in apaper grocery bag and place it in the back of the stove before I would start a fire. It wasn't wet so it burned well and was used as heat.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +1

      That's a great idea to by bales at the feed store! Thanks for watching.

    • @crystalstinson2695
      @crystalstinson2695 9 місяців тому

      Wat do u put the fire starter in once cooled off to use in the future

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      @@crystalstinson2695 I store them in ziplock bags. 12 fit in a gallon bag.

    • @crystalstinson2695
      @crystalstinson2695 9 місяців тому

      @@oldguyfirewood Ty

  • @jamesphillips2216
    @jamesphillips2216 10 місяців тому

    That’s great how to on fire starters!! Thanks for sharing!! New subscriber!!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and subscribing James!

  • @Charley711away711
    @Charley711away711 8 місяців тому

    I couldn't find anything at Walmart, but I did get the bedding and the lamp oil at Tractor Supply! I've got some "Not so seasoned" wood to burn. Lots of trees fell Spring/Summer in our neck of the woods. Hope these help light that stubborn wood.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому

      The Golf Wax in my Walmart is around the canning supplies. You can also buy paraffin pretty cheap online from "Candle Science". Google them for their website. I guarantee you will love these starters.

  • @fookingsog
    @fookingsog 8 місяців тому

    I tried to get cedar shavings at my local petco...didn't have cedar...said something like the oils in cedar were irritating to small animals like hamsters and whatnot. Went with a white soft wood shaving that looks like aspen or another white wood. Nice & Soft, decently compactable. I just used regular wax but to the melted wax I added a teaspoon or so of "stearic acid" which helps to harden the wax so it doesn't soften in warmer conditions or in the heat of the summer...stores better. Burns & starts just fine. Used several times starting my Solo Stove Smokeless Fire Pit. Something else you can use to help increase the temperature resistance of wax is adding torn up plastic shopping bags and dissolving them in the melted wax. Add in enough of the plastic bags and you can make a "machineable wax" that can be used for CNC prototyping. Thanks for the useful tips!!!

  • @smity7096
    @smity7096 Рік тому

    Love it ol guy. That's lot cheaper than some of these people making killing off of simple fire starter. Good deal for everyone. Thanks. Me myself I just chop up pine knots.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Smity. I love making my own version of things!

    • @smity7096
      @smity7096 Рік тому

      Keep it up. Carry on bud

  • @brianvannorman1465
    @brianvannorman1465 9 місяців тому

    I dig your furry brown assistant. Good information.
    Hello from San Diego California.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Brian. Hope you're subscribed and will enjoy my other videos. Clifford is my buddy!

  • @ed5042
    @ed5042 9 місяців тому

    great video, am in Guilford County, good to see another NC on youtube!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +1

      Hey Ed… thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed and are watching some of my other videos. I appreciate your support!

    • @ed5042
      @ed5042 9 місяців тому +1

      SUBSCRIBED
      @@oldguyfirewood

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому

      @@ed5042 Thank you!

  • @RUGRAF-rf8fi
    @RUGRAF-rf8fi 6 місяців тому

    That is very cool! Those would super excellent for winter or damp weather conditions. 28minutes is fantastic. Sure gives a wide window for adding and building up the fire! 🔥 and stick matches. Or if windy using the storm matches. Torch lighters or bicycles lighters are not as reliable if they are cold , unless they are kept in an inside jacket pocket. At least the bicycles has a flint. Not sure about the newer type lighters that are electronic
    .

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Ann. They work great!

  • @cliverichards9850
    @cliverichards9850 8 місяців тому

    Thanks from an old guy living on a canal-boat on the inland waterways of the UK.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. Your lifestyle sounds wonderful.

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video.
    Subscribed.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I hope you will check out my other videos. I really appreciate your support.

  • @StuckInNy
    @StuckInNy 9 місяців тому

    Great video! Thank you.

  • @tomdoty8334
    @tomdoty8334 8 місяців тому

    Dick, i'm gonna try a batch from your recipe. Splitting kindling gets to my artritic wrists wicked. Hoping to eliminate some hand splitting, and pain. Thanks for a great video. Easy to understand, and great directions.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Tom. Hope you subscribed! You will be very pleased with these starters.

  • @RiverBendOutdoors-co9zb
    @RiverBendOutdoors-co9zb 6 місяців тому

    Hey sir I am in NC myself in the Indian Trail. Relly enjoy your channel!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  6 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching. I really appreciate your support.

  • @melvinjohnson7981
    @melvinjohnson7981 9 місяців тому

    Thats just like my wood stove! Great stoves!

  • @chairk4119
    @chairk4119 9 місяців тому

    Just came across ya on my feed. Thanks for sharing. Showed my husband, and he says it looks like you got another project😅. Will be looking for you share.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and subscribing! You will love these fire starters.

    • @chairk4119
      @chairk4119 9 місяців тому

      @oldguyfirewood ,I also plan to make some that can be given as gifts. I am going to use a silicone muffin pan as a mold and then find something pretty for the top, like dried flowers and wrap them in a simple, clear sandwich bag wrapped with a ribbon. But I will also make ones just like yours for me. Haha

  • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
    @DanielAtkinsFirewood Рік тому

    Lamp oil is also great to have on hand when the power goes out.. assuming you have oil lamps in the house. I have 3 and a small bottle of oil for them too..

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Hi Daniel. I don’t have any oil lamps any more. I did, and come to think of it I don’t know what happened to them! The starter recipe specifically requires PARAFFIN lamp oil. I think there are other petroleum based oils that shouldn’t be used.

  • @danielmatthews3420
    @danielmatthews3420 6 місяців тому

    Thanks great job!

  • @jamesscherping2461
    @jamesscherping2461 2 місяці тому +1

    We use TP rolls stuffed with dryer lint and pet hair, maybe some dried leaves, no wax needed, crush ends down. Would consider using leftover candle wax.

  • @tubegirljwd
    @tubegirljwd 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing! New subscriber. Hope you reach your goals!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @Revolver1701
    @Revolver1701 10 місяців тому

    Good channel. Thanks . I like your dog.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching… hope you subscribed! Clifford is my best buddy. I’ll tell him you like him 🙂.

  • @donflack3778
    @donflack3778 Рік тому

    Enjoyed this video! Very interesting. KC Don 😉

  • @anthonys5568
    @anthonys5568 Місяць тому

    Sir, this is helpful, thank you.

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! I’m going to do a comparison video using only soy wax. Watch for it!

  • @hardworkingmanoutdoors
    @hardworkingmanoutdoors Рік тому +1

    Appreciate it Dick! We’ll get you on the All Wood table soon, we haven’t been using it lately due to Splitter Wars. May have to try some Lamp Oil in the HWM starters! Keep up the good work and you’ll hit 2k soon!

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Heath. I'm really enjoying the Splitter Wars series. I especially like how objective you are, and how you don't bash any manufacturer. Keep Rachel straight!

    • @rachelpostma4505
      @rachelpostma4505 Рік тому +2

      @@oldguyfirewood Hey now! I’m the good one! 😊

    • @oldguyfirewood
      @oldguyfirewood  Рік тому +2

      @@rachelpostma4505 pssssst… don’t tell Heath, but you know we need to say good things about him from time to time just to keep his ego up so he can continue to “think” he’s in charge. We know the truth, wink wink. Oops, I guess he can read this comment 😂.

  • @jennyt5176
    @jennyt5176 8 місяців тому

    Thank you from Australia 😊

  • @Roccopaul73
    @Roccopaul73 3 місяці тому

    I just subscribe,great stuff .