Swedish fire torch in the Firebox Nano... An advanced technique! Very cool! The swedish fire torch can be a little tricky because you have so much thermal Mass. Fires with tiny twigs are easy to keep hot because the twigs heat up almost instantly but a swedish fire torch uses very chunky fuel. moisture or cold wood takes just that much longer to overcome because you have so much more to heat. A long burning fire starter usually does the trick but you got to keep that air flowing 👍😎🙏 Cheers, Steve
A couple tips for next time, the split side of the sticks will start easier and faster than the bark side. Also I think a little less space in the middle will reflect more heat to achieve a strong thermal column 👍 it's a little bit of a balancing act between getting them too close which restricts the airflow or too far which will run a bit cooler 👌 you're definitely on the right track 🙏
Ps, you can do this with the fire grate tilted up which allows longer fuel going all the way to the x case. The longer sticks generate a stronger thermal column 👍😎🙏
@@RedBranchBushcraftI usually trim the bark off first before I split, then load it like you did in order to make the column in the middle and have the square shape. That way you get drier wood to light as well. Best of both worlds.
I find it a little easier to do a swedish torch in the nano by folding up the ash pan. You get more airflow, and more room for wood. Also knock off the bark as that holds moisture. That or do it the traditional way(round edge out) but featherstick the inside. That way you still got your hole in the center, and tender all in one.
You didn't already have a Nano? It can be persnickety as a twig stove on occasion, but it's amazing to pair with the mini Trangia. In most instances, my Nano is what I use. My 5" Ti is spending more time in the rotation though. Leave it to a crazy Irishman to use a shillelagh to baton, and an even crazier German dog to try and eat it (before stealing it). 😆 I definitely don't want to see Bruno on coffee. The trees wouldn't stand a chance. Stay well over there.
That's exactly how I load mine. But, I use either cotton ball/vasiline or just tiny twigs and hand sanitizer to light it. I process all my wood before hand at home and only bring the quarter cut pieces along with me on my treks...and enough to keep the fire going as long as I want it. I find that keeping the length of the 1/4 pcs. to below the top edges of the stove it is easier to load these pcs. into the stove and tends to smoke less. Only use the twigs you were feeding it to start the fire. By lifting the pot off the stove and placing a 1/4 pc in the box it takes only 2 seconds and keeps you from being a slave to the flames by constantly feeding the stove. I realize many folks think having to move the pot to feed the fire is a major chore and will disagree, but it's not a chore, takes 2 seconds and beats the hell out of putting tine sticks in constantly. Quarter pcs burn much longer. I also keep the ash plate in the down position. I know this means you can't use longer sticks but I have found that by using small 1/4er's it is easier and quicker to keep the flames intact. I have also placed one piece of charcoal briquette in the firebox. Once that baby gets hot you never have to worry about the fire going out. Stays hot and immediately turns your 1/4's into flames.
Swedish fire torch in the Firebox Nano... An advanced technique! Very cool! The swedish fire torch can be a little tricky because you have so much thermal Mass. Fires with tiny twigs are easy to keep hot because the twigs heat up almost instantly but a swedish fire torch uses very chunky fuel. moisture or cold wood takes just that much longer to overcome because you have so much more to heat. A long burning fire starter usually does the trick but you got to keep that air flowing 👍😎🙏 Cheers, Steve
Cheers Steve, it was a little difficult to get started but once it got going it was ripping!! A lot of heat in it
A couple tips for next time, the split side of the sticks will start easier and faster than the bark side. Also I think a little less space in the middle will reflect more heat to achieve a strong thermal column 👍 it's a little bit of a balancing act between getting them too close which restricts the airflow or too far which will run a bit cooler 👌 you're definitely on the right track 🙏
Ps, you can do this with the fire grate tilted up which allows longer fuel going all the way to the x case. The longer sticks generate a stronger thermal column 👍😎🙏
Cheers Steve, I had thought of that with bark side vs split side but it just fits do neatly with the angles in the corner! Lol
@@fireboxstove 👍 nice
@@RedBranchBushcraftI usually trim the bark off first before I split, then load it like you did in order to make the column in the middle and have the square shape. That way you get drier wood to light as well. Best of both worlds.
Cheers buddy
I find it a little easier to do a swedish torch in the nano by folding up the ash pan. You get more airflow, and more room for wood. Also knock off the bark as that holds moisture. That or do it the traditional way(round edge out) but featherstick the inside. That way you still got your hole in the center, and tender all in one.
Nice one, thanks for the tips, I was going to do it the right way round but it just fits so we'll putting it into the corner
Love your videos,and love your dogs
Thanks so much Robert
Love the video.👁️♥️🔥📦
Thanks James, it was a joy to make
Quite nice vdeo. ✅ Especially your dogs. The Young and the Old(er). 🍓🦴
Cheers buddy, their Bruno and cooter
You know we watch this for Bruno getting his sticks right?
Ii know, it's basically his channel now, I just do the work
😂😅
@harrykennedy9778 lol
You got ya self one happy mutt.....
Lol, he's a super star
Had to turn on the subtitles to find oat wa ya wor sayin !
The bushy was no praypared far rine ?
Lol
You didn't already have a Nano? It can be persnickety as a twig stove on occasion, but it's amazing to pair with the mini Trangia. In most instances, my Nano is what I use. My 5" Ti is spending more time in the rotation though. Leave it to a crazy Irishman to use a shillelagh to baton, and an even crazier German dog to try and eat it (before stealing it). 😆 I definitely don't want to see Bruno on coffee. The trees wouldn't stand a chance. Stay well over there.
Lol, thanks buddy. No first nano for me , an interesting little thing
@@RedBranchBushcraft No doubt you will have the hang of it in no time, my friend. I love mine.
That's exactly how I load mine. But, I use either cotton ball/vasiline or just tiny twigs and hand sanitizer to light it. I process all my wood before hand at home and only bring the quarter cut pieces along with me on my treks...and enough to keep the fire going as long as I want it. I find that keeping the length of the 1/4 pcs. to below the top edges of the stove it is easier to load these pcs. into the stove and tends to smoke less. Only use the twigs you were feeding it to start the fire. By lifting the pot off the stove and placing a 1/4 pc in the box it takes only 2 seconds and keeps you from being a slave to the flames by constantly feeding the stove. I realize many folks think having to move the pot to feed the fire is a major chore and will disagree, but it's not a chore, takes 2 seconds and beats the hell out of putting tine sticks in constantly. Quarter pcs burn much longer. I also keep the ash plate in the down position. I know this means you can't use longer sticks but I have found that by using small 1/4er's it is easier and quicker to keep the flames intact. I have also placed one piece of charcoal briquette in the firebox. Once that baby gets hot you never have to worry about the fire going out. Stays hot and immediately turns your 1/4's into flames.
Fantastic comment, cheers man
What do you figure the total burn time was, once you got the fire torch going?
I'm going to have to estimate around 40 mins, but I put it out on purpose as I had to go
6:57 ♥
Nice
Really enjoyed your vid. Where did you find the French Press plunger for your Stanley? Thanks!
Hi Mark, I made it myself, a standard french press will fit the Stanley, I just cut the steel rood down a bit so it nested inside better
@@RedBranchBushcraft :
Very resourceful! I subscribed bty. Thanks!
Thanks man, feel free to ask any questions on any videos