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Thread: Magnesium Fire starters - thought this was interesting

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    Boolit Grand Master GhostHawk's Avatar
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    Tomme boy I am sure you are correct sir. I did light both the ones I have made, and then tested with a firesteel. Even then you might want to "fuzz" up the very end a little before trying to light. Will make it light easier, faster. Less wear on the firesteel.

    My first one was long, second one was shorter and has a .30-30 case.

    One of these nights I should sit down and do a 4 strand diamond braid. Would be rounder, fill the hole better.

    I like to have my shell drilled out and ready, when it comes out of the hot wax I feed it up through and slide the brass to the end knot. Seems to help form it round a bit better.

    Thinking about trying some pine sap/tar then a coat of wax for my next one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Artful View Post


    Guess I'll still be buying the Harbor Freight when on sale
    Thanks for this, I'll be sure to pick one up also!

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    Boolit Master Garyshome's Avatar
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    I vote for the Bic lighter.

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