Video showing a fire piston made from a small maglite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-djD2n2Y ... re=related
Detailed instructions on how to make it:
http://wiki.goingprepared.com/index.php ... ire_piston
Char cord is an interesting option for portable tinder - check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI1krYbx ... re=related
Maglite fire piston and char cord
- Dailir
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Re: Maglite fire piston and char cord
Thats inspiration enough for me to finish the fire piston I've had brewing for a few months now. It made from a bolt, some o-rings, and some brass tubing. Who knows if it will work though.
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