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  • Here is a way to make your very own Fuel Tabs for any solid fuel stove. They are also excellent fire starters/extenders. Made with inexpensive and relatively available products they burn for up to 16 minutes!
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  • @WayPointSurvival
    @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +157

    After making the solid fuel stove, I wanted to make the fuel too. Here is what I came up with. It uses mostly common items and is easy to put together and use for cooking. It burns strongly and will work in all solid fuel stoves. It's also a great fire starter for wet weather. Thanks for watching!

    • @lr6844
      @lr6844 2 роки тому +23

      Love this stove ! Great idea ! And I really like the fuel tab; question, how about seeing if crushed (not too fine) charcoal briquettes would substitute for sawdust and see how long it would burn. I do not have access to sawdust but do the charcoal. I think I am going to make it with the charcoal and will let you know how it faired for me. Let me know if you try this. Grandma in Texas

    • @joemorganeatmyshortschannel
      @joemorganeatmyshortschannel 2 роки тому +7

      That is really cool

    • @davidjacobs828
      @davidjacobs828 2 роки тому +2

      I really like and appreciate your excellent channel.
      Please correct your statement regarding lids on cups .
      The boil time of water is identical regardless of the presence of a lid .
      There's no difference between the boil time with a lid or without a lid .
      That said ,a lid is good for preventing loss by evaporation and also for keeping debris and bugs out of your water and food.

    • @opotime
      @opotime 2 роки тому +6

      @@davidjacobs828
      Evaporation means Heat loose, If you prevent IT .. im Sure its also Fasten the process because you dont loose Heat from evaporation..
      Whats your explanation of it or what is your Proof?
      Greatz from Germany
      and have a nice Day
      opo

    • @lr6844
      @lr6844 2 роки тому +4

      @Timothy Mckee I can do that. I have a fireplace and so have access to ash and left over charred wood. Thanks for the tip. I am always looking for things to make and give to my grandsons who love to camp. I think making our own firestarters is something we should know how to do and to also keep in the emergency section of our basement. Thanks again.

  • @samrogrer4959
    @samrogrer4959 2 роки тому +24

    I loved the way you made your stove out of a sink drain.. To me that was the BEST of this video..

  • @jamessotherden5909
    @jamessotherden5909 2 роки тому +11

    16 minutes is a pretty good burn time. Thank you for showing this.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +4

      Yes, I was pleasantly surprised at the length of burn myself.

  • @kevinmason930
    @kevinmason930 2 роки тому +13

    I like these type of projects. It is something I can do with my children, because it is simple and keeps their interest. It also makes them feel invested in our overnight trips. Thanks for awesome videos. Please keep them coming.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +4

      Excellent. I'm glad that you like the ideas and that you find them useful!

    • @susanp.collins7834
      @susanp.collins7834 Рік тому

      PLEASE don't encourage small children to play around with stuff like this... Next thing you know they're messing around when you aren't there to supervise...

  • @danpost4755
    @danpost4755 11 місяців тому +11

    James, I would love to see an updated version of this idea where you show the process. What a great project!

  • @TerryC69
    @TerryC69 2 роки тому +52

    James, this is a good project and a nice follow-up to the solid fuel stove video. To my mind, improvisation and creating your own gear, whenever you can, is the very spirit this thing of ours. Bless you, Brother.

  • @TheEndleader
    @TheEndleader Рік тому +3

    That little burner stove is a must try project for me, ty!

  • @i_am_a_freespirit
    @i_am_a_freespirit 9 місяців тому +1

    James, i made one of those little stoves and it became my favorite for heating up water for my afternoon coffee!
    I also added a small pan underneath to catch anything falling off through the burner holes.

  • @celmer6
    @celmer6 2 роки тому +45

    Great video! I remember back when we made these 30 years ago in Boy Scouts. We used paraffin and sawdust in small paper sacrement cups. They are also in the US Army Special Force's Incendiary manual 1964. I always liked them more than alcohol or White gas in my pack. Keep up the good work.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for watching!

    • @olinseats4003
      @olinseats4003 2 роки тому +2

      Good ol' "fire fudge"

    • @strongbear9304
      @strongbear9304 2 роки тому +5

      @@olinseats4003 , I was a Deputy in Texas(Many years ago) and we learned about fire fudge in our Arson Investigation class (along with a bunch of other things) Actually a very interesting course.

    • @AndrewVelonis
      @AndrewVelonis 2 роки тому +13

      In my Boy Scout Troop we use egg cartons.

    • @stevenhall9349
      @stevenhall9349 Рік тому

      @@QuantumPyrite_88.9 😂

  • @ItMustBeBlu
    @ItMustBeBlu 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for sharing this. I had an accident with an alcohol stove some years ago and have switched to solid fuel since then, and have been looking for videos of how to make my own. This is PERFECT! Thank you

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and found it useful!

    • @fookingsog
      @fookingsog 2 роки тому

      The ONLY alcohol stove I've seen that's durable, reliable and lightweight is the RUCAS alcohol stove made by "Wheelie Pete" channel here on UA-cam.

  • @paddlerofrivers7413
    @paddlerofrivers7413 2 роки тому +5

    Went to Walmart last night with this cookstove in mind and all the hacks for the stanley cookset. Couldn't find a koozie big enough. And the peerless sink strainer is now almost 5 bucks. Once I get back to work from winter layoff I'll be starting all these diy projects. You have quickly become my favorite channel thanks for your input and instructions.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Sounds good. Thank you so much for watching the channel and I'm glad that you're getting a lot of value from it!

    • @rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594
      @rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594 2 роки тому

      The hitch pin clips average about $ 2.oo each too .
      (unless you "borrow" them from your employer)

  • @SteveAubrey1762
    @SteveAubrey1762 Місяць тому

    Once again, this channel knocks it outta the ball park!

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner4441 2 роки тому +4

    Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your thoughts and survival tips

  • @squirrel_82
    @squirrel_82 2 роки тому

    James speaks so well and with authority and confidence, I thought he was prior military. He sounds just like many instructors I had when I was in the military.

  • @Strangernightg
    @Strangernightg 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you so much James for the making of these fuel tabs for that DIY stove you came up with . You're a genius and I can't wait to see you reach that million subscribers because you deserve it and much more . Peace be with you .

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching and for your very kind and supportive comments!

  • @kentuckygirl8282
    @kentuckygirl8282 2 роки тому +3

    Adding a couple of binder clips to the aluminum foil screen (attach to the feet of the stove) will keep it from being blown off. As always, awesome video! Thanks James! God bless and stay safe!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Yes, good point and thanks for sharing the idea! And as always, thanks for watching!

  • @aleisterbroley900
    @aleisterbroley900 2 роки тому +15

    Oh, this is definitely on the list! I love experimenting with different firestarter and flame extenders, but haven't tried anything with solid fuel tabs yet.
    My favorite ready-made tinder/ extender (so far) is cotton rounds saturated with coconut oil, dipped and sealed in candle wax... Using them as usual (break open, fluff up, spark) I have gotten 8-10 minute burn time in a stiff breeze. They do get messy in warmer weather, which in Louisiana is 85% of the year lol, but a sandwich baggie or something will keep them from making a mess... And any oil on my fingers just gets rubbed on either my knife blade, or my beard! LOL
    I did see someone who suggested substituting beeswax; that way you've even got a second potential use for them- emergency calories in a survival situation! Chewing the wax and extracting the calories and large amount of fats from the coconut oil might save your life, who knows.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      You could do that as long as it's just beeswax. However, I would most definitely not recommend using the method that I used for anything that goes in your mouth.

    • @aleisterbroley900
      @aleisterbroley900 2 роки тому +3

      @@WayPointSurvival hahaha no, not a good idea- I meant beeswax coating over a coconut oil soaked cotton round! One would want to spit out the cotton, I imagine, but the oil is full of fats and calories.

  • @adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852
    @adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852 2 роки тому +2

    AWESOME👍💞👍i love all of yr lil trusty survival bits.much love from Michigan

  • @redeemedvintageseamstress4728
    @redeemedvintageseamstress4728 2 роки тому +6

    This is SOOO awesome! Thank you so much for figuring this out! When you showed the stove a while back I kind of wrote it off thinking I would never use it if I had to buy the little fuel bricks. Totally changed my mind now! Thanks so much!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and found it useful!

    • @redeemedvintageseamstress4728
      @redeemedvintageseamstress4728 2 роки тому +1

      @@WayPointSurvival As I was looking at a stash of toilet paper rolls I've saved this morning...I got to wondering if cutting the toilet paper tubes in like 1/2" or so rings and putting the contents into that (making it a round little puck) wouldn't work. Instead of a silicone mold (for people who don't have or want to buy a mold). I'm thinking it ought to work...? What are your thoughts on that? A person would just have to put all the little "rings" on an old cookie sheet (maybe lined with wax paper, or foil) and then fill with the contents before allowing to cool.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, that would work quite well. The only issue would of course be the wax running out the bottom of the ring but if you put aluminum foil on the bottom that would solve that issue as well.

    • @fookingsog
      @fookingsog 2 роки тому +1

      @@redeemedvintageseamstress4728 The TP tube (cut to length) would contain the corrugated roll. Just thread a wick through the corrugated center & loop through so you can dip into a melted pot of wax several times to fill the holes in the corrugated cardboard. Then just snip off the wick to your desired length and wrap with aluminum foil.

    • @DanielSultana
      @DanielSultana 2 роки тому

      If you can't be arsed to buy the little fuel tabs, you won't be arsed to buy gulf wax, coglangs fire paste, saw dust, petroleum jelly, pure cotton balls, and aluminum foil, let alone measuring, melting, mixing pouring and wrapping the contents

  • @SHAdow3EYES
    @SHAdow3EYES Місяць тому

    Fantastic! I'll be making this fuel, and that burner as well....Thanks for all you share with us...bless you.

  • @BeautifulTripsandPlaces
    @BeautifulTripsandPlaces 2 роки тому +5

    Great idea! I once saw a recipe too with just beeswax and then cotton balls or cotton pads dipped in them, in that video they burned like 20 minutes, so that might be a good simple option too!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, however, this mixture seems to burn with a hotter flame than just wax and cotton might do. Thank you for watching.

    • @BeautifulTripsandPlaces
      @BeautifulTripsandPlaces 2 роки тому +1

      @@WayPointSurvival great! I'd wish to try this mixture one day, sounds like a good one!

    • @fookingsog
      @fookingsog 2 роки тому +2

      Beeswax has an inherently longer burn time as it is harder and has a higher melt temp than paraffin wax. That being said, you could probably make a beeswax burn tab 1/2 the size of the paraffin tab and get the same results!!! I also believe beeswax burns with less smoke but that can also happen due to an improperly trimmed wick!!!

  • @Guillie641
    @Guillie641 Рік тому

    YOUR ARE THE REAL DEAL I use some if your tips of survival to my HOMELESS BUDDY'S and gotten a LOT of thanks THANK YOU 💪👏👏👏

  • @davidwalesby
    @davidwalesby Рік тому +3

    great idea using a sink plug as a mini stove

  • @Stoney_AKA_James
    @Stoney_AKA_James 2 роки тому +1

    15-16 minute burn time is really good James!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I was really impressed at the difference between using the cotton balls and just the plain cubes.

  • @matthewbrown6163
    @matthewbrown6163 2 роки тому +9

    Bloody Brilliant & perfect timing too. I bought a few Asian made hexamine stoves & keep 2 in the car for roadside brews on a trip. I have the soup can cookers (hobo stoves) but these are same as the old hexamine cookers were used in the Army decades ago. I never thought about the Silicone Ice Cub Trays as I used a metal ice cube tray before.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and I'm glad that you liked the video!

    • @warlockcommandcenter
      @warlockcommandcenter 9 місяців тому

      This recipe in a very slightly different form is from WW2, saw dust and gulf wax, poured in to a cardboard tube. However the way point group seems to have spent some time refining the idea in to a nice system.

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 4 місяці тому

    Okay, you've solved the main problem I've had with all the other DYI'ers making solid fuel tabs. The ones you make can be wrapped up in foil then stored in a zip lock bag. I will be using your recipe to make the cubes.

  • @bearsden3505
    @bearsden3505 2 роки тому +9

    Hey James. Thanks for the video. Have you tried to use dryer lint instead of cotton balls? The only reason I ask is that I've been using dryer lint to help start fires for years and it's absolutely free and abundant. Keep up the the great work!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +6

      Sure, you could use dryer lint but you need to make sure that your laundry is almost 100% cotton fibers because synthetic fibers will only melt and not burn.

    • @goofsaddggkle7351
      @goofsaddggkle7351 2 роки тому +3

      @@WayPointSurvival Oh good point. At the same time it puts out btu’s no matter what material is in your laundry. Its why modern homes with so much synthetic furniture etc are such threats as content fires.

  • @dianatousant9481
    @dianatousant9481 7 місяців тому

    I wish I'd seen this before buying fuel cubes. Will make these for summer. Made a second sink stopper stove, picked up a small toaster oven slotted shallow pan. Voila! I have a two burner stove that will cook a full meal (once I've made these fuel cubes with cotton balls) in no time! Yee haw! So much fun, so little money spent! Thanks so much!

  • @fookingsog
    @fookingsog 2 роки тому +15

    I'd like to try something similar except for using cardboard toilet paper tubes with corrugated cardboard rolled up and packed inside the tube, wick added for ease of lighting and then dipped in wax several times to fill the voids in the corrugation. Gulf Wax is inherently soft, so a hardness modier can be added, in this case, stearic acid. Just 10% of Stearic Acid added will increase the melt point for higher temperature stability and increase the burn time. Stearic Acid can be easily purchased on Amazon.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +6

      Really good tip with the stearic acid, I wasn't aware of that. These do seem to harden up pretty well with all the other ingredients added but it would be nice to increase that a bit.

    • @celmer6
      @celmer6 2 роки тому +13

      We made these too in Boy Scouts. We used cardboard coiled up in a tuna can and covered in wax. They are called Buddy Burners and used in a coffee can Buddy Stove. You cook your food and then snuff out the buddy burner and let it cool. Then you put it back in your pack for the next time. The nice thing is that you don't have to worry about spilled fuel and it is reusable until the cardboard and wax is all gone which is about 5-6 campouts.

    • @MrTangent
      @MrTangent 2 роки тому +8

      In addition, maybe save the little metal containers that tea candles come in and use, instead of aluminum foil? They’re reusable, and more durable. You could then wrap the entire thing in foil.

    • @aleisterbroley900
      @aleisterbroley900 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrTangent that's a great idea, too!

  • @kan-zee
    @kan-zee 2 роки тому +1

    This is really cool....I like to use the plentiful materials around my area....mainly being, Cardboard & paper....I soak it up , shredd it to a pulp form it into a cube, add my DIY fire gel and voila...done....
    Your wood dust/chips are good, if you have access to that in your city. Cardboard is everywhere .

  • @geoffupton
    @geoffupton 2 роки тому +3

    brilliant! 😁 im wondering what your going to diy next! i never thought of this! and with the diy stove... wow! saves money buying a stove and tablets!
    one question, are you planning on making a larger diy stove for larger cooking utensils like a few mess tins (altho i guess some thought could adapt the smaller one to be a bit bigger!)
    great work! 😊 great channel 😊 excellent teaching and sharing of knowledge! 😊

  • @MooseOnTheLoose99
    @MooseOnTheLoose99 2 роки тому

    Your diy projects are the best

  • @EddieOakes
    @EddieOakes 2 роки тому +11

    Excellent video as always! One question James, where would I go to find a silicone mold? It doesn't seem like it would be an easy item to locate. Thanks for any help you can give me!

    • @newguy2794
      @newguy2794 2 роки тому +10

      Walmart
      Duh
      Ice cube mold
      You're welcome

    • @tommygayle3171
      @tommygayle3171 2 роки тому +12

      Amazon, Michael's, Joanns, Hobby Lobby and any craft store that sells molds for soap, epoxy resin, plaster, candles, etc. Depending on number of tabs, I would guess $6-12 or so

    • @matthewbrown6163
      @matthewbrown6163 2 роки тому +4

      @@newguy2794 I see Amazon has them in the USA too.

    • @johnburgin7478
      @johnburgin7478 2 роки тому +6

      If you have a Ross or Marshalls close by you may come across them . See them at flea markets and garage sales as well

    • @uncletomscabin2073
      @uncletomscabin2073 2 роки тому +7

      Baking cooking section or where ever the cake tin's coking tray's pot's pan's etc are sold of just about every supermarket, or just goggle it Eddie , Send the wife out she'll come with a car load.

  • @futureseven
    @futureseven 9 місяців тому

    Love the channel,love the clever inventions history and culture... keep up the good work

  • @nerblebun
    @nerblebun 2 роки тому +4

    I've been carrying Petroleum Jelly saturated cotton balls in my fire kit for close to 50 years. 30 years ago I began carrying two vacuum packed tender bundles which smash flat & weigh practically nothing. Whether it's a bow drill, pharo-rod, magnesium starter, wax tipped matches, zippo or good old Bic lighter, I've never failed to get a fire started when necessary....even in the rain.

  • @kb-nf1ok
    @kb-nf1ok 2 роки тому +2

    I have been making those just with candle wax and cotton balls to use as firestarters and to heat up soups or instant coffee. I might have to try the firepaste in the mix for a little bit more heat. Thanks for the idea.

  • @Flashahol
    @Flashahol 2 роки тому +4

    Nice, I was afraid that with all the wax it would just flame up like an inferno... that's what happens if you soak an entire cotton ball in candle wax alone! Works great as a fire starter even in a good wind but I nearly had my sneakers melt on me from 6 feet away... This recipe much is safer and usable.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, it really burns quite well, I was pleasantly surprised at the length of burn time myself.

  • @drewsteffen8166
    @drewsteffen8166 2 роки тому

    James, thank you for this video, sometimes the fuel tablet are not available and they also burn half as long as your recipe. I love your videos and hints and tricks.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and found it useful!

  • @jasonwithers2418
    @jasonwithers2418 2 роки тому +8

    Would have been great to actually watch you make them

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +3

      Yes, however I wasn't sure that everybody wanted to watch me just pour and stir ingredients. It would have made the video a fair bit longer.

  • @Wheeling88
    @Wheeling88 2 роки тому +1

    I've made those before ,myself. Only difference was I never tried the Vaseline. I used the fiber(paper) egg cartons. Got a great burn time..great info sir. Thanks 👍👍👍

  • @tankmathieu9058
    @tankmathieu9058 2 роки тому

    another great video, this is IMHO one of the best survival channels on UA-cam.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for the great compliment! I really do appreciate it.

  • @andreasperjons4707
    @andreasperjons4707 2 роки тому +1

    These are perfect to keep in your pack for emergencies, thank you for the video!

  • @jeanclaudevomdeich4234
    @jeanclaudevomdeich4234 2 роки тому

    Great project mate, adding a kind of candle wick to the cubes, making it even easier to light it. Love from Germany 🇩🇪

  • @bENNQ111
    @bENNQ111 Рік тому

    Nice that you tried both, the cotton and non cotton version. I use the widely known cotton pads soaked in wax as fire starters. Also I prefer asking friends and family for old candles they do not need anymore. That way you get free wax and they can clean out their shelves!

  • @frankmertz8366
    @frankmertz8366 2 роки тому

    Love diy firestarters will definitely give this a try

  • @jessierobbins6308
    @jessierobbins6308 2 роки тому +1

    I like this kind of stuff because it's a DIY.

  • @sokugi8872
    @sokugi8872 Рік тому

    Thanks this is great! The drainseive cotterpin combo is genius, it's gonna be perfect for me

  • @daveedwards6567
    @daveedwards6567 2 роки тому

    Very useful and interesting just hope I can get the ingredients on the mainland thanks good video

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Perhaps you could order them in if you can't find them locally.

  • @joesmith4222
    @joesmith4222 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! Two great diys in a row. The pot stand now this. You're really hitting it out of the park. 💪

  • @MasterK9Trainer
    @MasterK9Trainer 2 роки тому +1

    I love your little burner with the sink drain and the cotter pins. But of course being able to make your own little fuel tablets is really cool.

  • @brngrofdeth
    @brngrofdeth 2 роки тому

    Very nice idea. Thank you once again. Always appreciated. Love and blessings from Ontario Canada!

  • @boundsgreenboy8354
    @boundsgreenboy8354 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you again, original, thought provoking and very useful ideas for better camping. 👍👌

  • @Blrtech77
    @Blrtech77 2 роки тому

    James Your the Best and Thank You For the Tips and Tricks!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, my friend! You are much appreciated!

  • @chickenprepper236
    @chickenprepper236 2 роки тому

    Oh my gosh ! You are just to awesome , thank you , stay warm and safe , till next time , blessings

  • @bradKaze
    @bradKaze 2 роки тому

    That's clever idea about the foil! Thanks for posting the video!

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose7593 2 роки тому +1

    Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. You are always a wealth of information for all things outdoors. James, the best to you for your good health and safety. 🤗

  • @insightbytes2136
    @insightbytes2136 2 роки тому

    Excellent! I make candles and often have left over yucky wax. This will be a great way to use it for something. If u have stearic acid u could add some of it to raise the melt point, therefore, higher temp.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, stearic acid would be a good additive for sure. Thank you for watching.

  • @chucksmith5002
    @chucksmith5002 2 роки тому

    Pretty easy to make thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it James

  • @jonnyboat2
    @jonnyboat2 2 роки тому

    Your videos are always worth watching. Really diggin that intro channel name. The compass is super cool.

  • @K-Kil
    @K-Kil 2 роки тому

    Hey, I just made some fire starters like this with candelila and some matches I had lying around. The foil is a good addition, the way they were melting down is why I was only using them as starters.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching, I'm glad that you liked it!

  • @UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh
    @UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh 2 роки тому

    This is a great recipe. Something i would add, were it me. I will save the fluff of dried cattails. When i make my own little firestarters i will pour into my mold and while still a little tacky ill slightly press some of the cattail fluff into the wax making sure to leave a good bit exposed. This way a simple spark will ignite the cattail and that will light up the rest of the firestarter. I could see something of this nature really adding some versatility to your recipe.

  • @benterwellen
    @benterwellen 2 роки тому

    Fantastic Tip, Ty James, wonder what will be next……

  • @wilddog4143
    @wilddog4143 Рік тому

    Wow never knew of fire paste. That's awesome.

  • @gun-nut8843
    @gun-nut8843 2 роки тому +1

    Just what I needed to learn. Was just thinking about this the other day. Thanks! Down the rabbit hole I go.....I love your channel!! Even if I only remember some of what I watch, I'm still way better off for it.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and I'm glad that you are enjoying the channel!

  • @allphedup4253
    @allphedup4253 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video. I appreciate all the DIY hacks you talk about. These would make a great barter item as well as being super useful

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 2 роки тому +1

    This is an EXCELLENT IDEA...

  • @TheMongo1357
    @TheMongo1357 2 роки тому

    Great video and diy product James!! Thank you for posting!

  • @SM-bu9bz
    @SM-bu9bz 5 місяців тому

    I use cotton balls dipped In melted paraffin wax to start my wood burning stove. They burn by themselves for about 12 minutes. If I added some petroleum in the dip process I'm sure it would burn hotter and longer, the final dip into wax kinda seals in the PJ, to avoid any evaporation, and they are 100% waterproof( during testing, I dipped em in water then lit it in a rain storm). Similar concept, fewer ingredients. I do like the aluminum foil wrap idea, and the cotter pins/ dish drain stove was brilliant. Good stuff

  • @pnyarrow
    @pnyarrow 2 роки тому

    Hi James. Thank you once again for another great idea for the box. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel.

  • @tiamatthedragon6758
    @tiamatthedragon6758 2 роки тому

    love the stove. great idea. and simple

  • @garytrew2766
    @garytrew2766 2 роки тому

    I've been thinking of making those, but it's good to have a video to give support. Thanks friend, you help me a lot.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome. Thank you for watching and I'm glad that you like the video and found it useful.

  • @catmandont100
    @catmandont100 2 роки тому

    Clothesline rope, tired in a knot ( or several ) works good too. Convenient, light weight, easy to store. Won't rust, chip, stain or peel.

  • @steveturner3999
    @steveturner3999 2 роки тому

    Another winner James! Thanks for the ‘’recipe’’!

  • @QuantumPyrite_88.9
    @QuantumPyrite_88.9 2 роки тому +1

    Thumbs up from an old guy who uses cardboard egg cartons. All the best .

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much!

    • @kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159
      @kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159 6 місяців тому +1

      Good idea 💡👍 Quantum Mechanic!!!
      That's what I've always used since I just cut around each as a easy to light 🕯️ material as well!!!👍👍👍🥰🤠🥰🧸🦣🐻 And Howdy Howdy from DeadHorse Alaska, Alvin Texas and Maine sweetie ☺️!!!!

  • @ammopouch7711
    @ammopouch7711 2 роки тому

    Great stuff there Bro . Awesome you thought of cotton balls 16 minutes is pretty cool

  • @larrywilliams153
    @larrywilliams153 2 роки тому

    Love the little stove , gonna have to make one myself

  • @michaellee6167
    @michaellee6167 2 роки тому

    Great tips...freedom for all people

  • @Samtzu
    @Samtzu 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU!!! I live on a limited, fixed, income and i am always looking for some way to save money. I recently found a way to waterproof outdoor wood items using wax and other items. I now have some leftover wax... and this is the PERFECT way to use it. I have had times where it was so cold out that the Espe tabs just didn't quite boil the water... If this works like you say, well, that's problem solved. Thanks for the tip.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and found it useful!

  • @cardiacbob
    @cardiacbob 2 роки тому +1

    I made some solid fuel cubes in a egg carton. I used three not so old candles, two heaping tablespoons of Vaseline, some shredded cotton balls and shredded paper out of my paper shredder. I used the wicks from the candles as fuel cube wicks.
    They boil two cups of water in my hobo stove in 7 minutes, and burn for 10 minutes. Lots of soot though.

  • @kelleylea5
    @kelleylea5 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing. Another great idea.

  • @scuffco1868
    @scuffco1868 2 роки тому

    Got to use DYI burner in Shenandoah NPS... Used purchased log starter block & dry sticks on trail...I also use "dryer lint w/ tissue rolls" packed w/ stuff.. Thanks for burner

  • @sherilgreen7495
    @sherilgreen7495 2 роки тому +2

    Try an empty tuna fish can with a coiled cardboard wick and wax. Makes a really hot fire and burns a lot longer than 16 minutes. Of course the fuel pellets are much lighter to carry than a tuna can but as a Girl Scout I have carried them on overnight hikes. One lasts for several meals. The addition of sawdust makes them even hotter.
    Really want to try your sink stopper stove. It’s genius. Hope my burner fits my strainer.

  • @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
    @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 2 роки тому

    Looks great. I may give it a try. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

  • @jonhughes4550
    @jonhughes4550 2 роки тому

    Another cool idea James

  • @svravenflintlock7526
    @svravenflintlock7526 2 роки тому

    This has been added to my long list of "to do's". Another great how-to vid!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and I'm glad you liked it!

  • @fuzzywu260
    @fuzzywu260 Рік тому

    WAYPOINT XLNT !!!!! --it could also be used as a fire starter for warmth from snow, rain, or having gotten wet in the cold somehow I LOVE IT !!!!!

  • @moclips1
    @moclips1 2 роки тому

    Any odor/smoke/soot from this fuel? What I like about Heet & Denatured Alcohol is they burn pretty clean....great product and easier to make than I thought! Thanks & great channel!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      It definitely has some soot to it. I would not use HEET because of the toxic fuel additives but Denatured alcohol is a great and clean fuel for sure. Thanks for watching!

  • @BRITISHANDPROUD2023
    @BRITISHANDPROUD2023 Рік тому

    Excellent stuff , thank you, gonna make a load of these .

  • @winstonbelisle3560
    @winstonbelisle3560 2 роки тому

    I like your stand you made from a sink plug basket. Something to use for things like this or even a twig stove.

  • @dalehood1846
    @dalehood1846 2 роки тому

    Thank you James, great information. As always, something to help us all out. Stay safe and GOD bless all.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching Dale and God bless you too!

  • @sdnlawrence5640
    @sdnlawrence5640 2 роки тому

    Great idea! Thanks, I'll make some of these this weekend. I think maybe a little bit larger piece of foil though.
    But, a piece of foil by itself doth not a windbreak make. Unless there's no wind.

  • @budgreen4x4
    @budgreen4x4 2 роки тому

    We took strips of newspaper and rolled them fairly tight, then soaked them In wax, worked great as fire starters for camping/scouts. Just tear the edge and light. We also made ones similar to these using cardboard egg cartons as molds

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Sounds good. Thanks for watching.

    • @fookingsog
      @fookingsog 2 роки тому

      Those are called *CRAYONS!!!* 🤭
      (...yes, you can burn Crayons!!!)

    • @budgreen4x4
      @budgreen4x4 2 роки тому

      @@fookingsog correct

  • @SuperTbonetony
    @SuperTbonetony 2 роки тому

    You have alot of cool ideals

  • @ahmelmahay
    @ahmelmahay 2 роки тому

    great idea thanks James

  • @wjf213
    @wjf213 2 роки тому

    Great idea. I didn't read through all the comments, so maybe someone suggested it already, but have you thought about adding some fine magnesium shavings to the top of each cube as soon as it's poured, and kind of push them down a little. Then when you're ready to light the cube, scrape a little of the top off to expose the shavings. I think in windy weather, those mag shavings will really help keep the cube going. Keep up the great work.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      I had not thought of adding magnesium shavings, but there's no reason why a person couldn't do that if they wished. Thanks for watching.

  • @daphneraven6745
    @daphneraven6745 2 роки тому +2

    Waypoint survival: thank you very much for this! It’s kind of nice to have something like this on hand for the times when you expect your fire to be a little harder to set, or for when drought forces prohibition on open campfires. Or even when you just wanna get something to eat quickly and get back to your hike.
    There’s a whole host of things sitting around the house that might work in this recipe. For anybody can’t find paraffin wax, maybe broken old crayons that the kids don’t use anymore, or even old lip balm you’re fine in your bags that are too old to want to use for anything else; that sort of thing might do; it’s gonna be fun to experiment with this! This is really awesome and well thought out! :-)

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

    • @lancelee5778
      @lancelee5778 11 місяців тому

      Does it smoke?

  • @deborahpadgett2417
    @deborahpadgett2417 2 роки тому

    Brilliant, just brilliant.

  • @davidokeefe9303
    @davidokeefe9303 2 роки тому

    Wonderful! Thanks so much for making this video

  • @codysden1
    @codysden1 2 роки тому +1

    You never disappoint brother

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you!

    • @codysden1
      @codysden1 2 роки тому

      @@WayPointSurvival you are also a great inspiration...i appreciate you

  • @baileybrunson42
    @baileybrunson42 2 роки тому

    Another outstanding DYI James.. thank you sir..!