I think this will be effective when I’m trying to work in the wind. Just take a charcoal briquettes the size you want and strike it, Then you have a lot of time to get wet or damp tinder to ignite. You could make this waterproof by wax dipping it but I have not tried it “YET”.
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Home Made Prepper/ Homesteader Glue
This would be good on the farm or homestead. This is casein glue like the white glue we all use in school ( kind of) 1. Add vinegar to lukewarm skimmed milk so it curdles. 2. Drain the liquid component off from the solids. 3. Put solids onto a strainer to drain off excess liquid 4. In a bowl, add a base (such as sodium bicarbonate, ammonia or washing…
Solar Still out of a 2 liter bottle
This is a simple solar water purifier That is easy and simple to make.
Magnesium Duct Tape Fire Starter
This is another great idea Duct Tape has so many many many usages. This is another great one. I am going to start making these in advance . Im tired of wind blowing my magnesium dust everywhere. With this I can just put it in the pile i’m lighting. I’m thinking now I bet i could drill a chap bar from Harbor freight ( Like the one i’m using )…
Simple Candle clock off grid timekeeping from back in the day.
Buy candles here. Candle clocks are one of the ways that ancient people attempted to use natural phenomenon to keep accurate record of the time during the day. They consist of a long thin candle, which is marked at even intervals. When the candle is lit it burns down at a relatively steady pace, and by keeping track of which mark the flame is at, you can get a rough…
I’m Coming to your place if something happens
http://youtu.be/xo2sTynUlU8 Published on Aug 12, 2012 I’m Coming to your place if something happens. Here is my thoughts and a solution. I made this video back in 2012 the things that upsets peppers most I’m Coming to your place if something happens. This is and was my thoughts on it to this date i still think this way. With one exception is the reffegee bags i have made. I…
How to make bread from wood ( sawdust? )
How to make bread from wood there was a time in our nation’s history when times were so difficult that people were advised on how they could use wood in place of flour to bake their bread. This actual procedure was first shared through The Emigrant’s Handbook (1848). (* See note 1 and 2 below) 1. Chop fresh (green) beech tree wood into shaving sized pieces. You may substitute other turpentine…
Make tinder the easy way with a pencil sharpener
This is a simple light weight item to add to your camping or hiking kit.