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Clever Idea for Campfire or Cooking Fire

Jun 29, 2015 12:26:34 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

This goes by lots of names. I just call it clever.

http://camp.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-all-night-campfire-with-just-one-log-0162665/

Jun 30, 2015 08:26:08 #

Sirsnapalot Loc: Hammond, Louisiana

I saw those at Academy Sports just yesterday evening, the logs were about 10 to 12 inches tall and already pre cut and ready to lite.

Jun 30, 2015 09:07:17 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sirsnapalot wrote:

I saw those at Academy Sports just yesterday evening, the logs were about 10 to 12 inches tall and already pre cut and ready to lite.

How much were they charging? I never thought of someone offering them for sale, but why not? Places sell campfire wood. Speaking of which, I see signs for "Campfire Wood" and "Camp Firewood." I wonder what the difference is. :D

Jun 30, 2015 11:26:19 #

bodacious Loc: Oregon

jerryc41 wrote:

This goes by lots of names. I just call it clever.

http://camp.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-all-night-campfire-with-just-one-log-0162665/

Interesting, I will have to give this a try, thanks Jerry.

Jun 30, 2015 12:58:39 #

Sirsnapalot Loc: Hammond, Louisiana

jerryc41 wrote:

Didn't notice, just gave them a passing glance as I was leaving! If I remember, I'll check the next time I'm there!

Jun 30, 2015 13:02:02 #

RAK Loc: Concord Ca

I have been making these for a couple of years now, learned from my brother in law in Washington State. One very important consideration, if you are using a log of any reasonable size, 40" tall 16 - 24" across, to burn for several hours, you will need a ripping chain on your saw, if you don;t expect to ruin your cross cut chain and over heat your bar. For my 20" Stihl woodboss it cost about $35.00. With this chain and the above dimensions it takes about ten minutes to shape up one candle, with a cross cut chain about 1 - 1 1/2 hrs and you ruin your equipment.
Cut as you would a pie to within 6 inches of bottom and tilt bar down ward at end of cut to form a pocket. Leave chips in place and soak with 1/2 to 1 quart charcoal lighter fluid, let soak for 40 min minimum and them lite. Above dimension will burn for six hrs, and cave into itself as it burns.

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Jun 30, 2015 13:10:48 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

RAK wrote:

I have been making these for a couple of years now... (show quote)

That's too much cutting time for me. My Stihl is so old (1977) that my local dealer says he won't be able to get parts much longer. Of course, it's never needed any parts, but I think he wants to sell me a new one.

Jun 30, 2015 14:41:16 #

Bobgood1 Loc: Indianapolis, IN

jerryc41 wrote:

This goes by lots of names. I just call it clever.

http://camp.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-all-night-campfire-with-just-one-log-0162665/

That is good. Thanks, I will pass it on. bb

Jun 30, 2015 16:27:32 #

RAK Loc: Concord Ca

My old one died of carb failure, no new one available and they did not want to rebuild, taking it to a real shop for rebuild. 40" tall and 18" across is big and it takes 15 to 20 to cut it properly, but once its going you do not have to fool with the fire at all!

Jul 1, 2015 07:22:20 #