[Democracyman]

I like this one, it is called a second generation Fire Piston and made of
clear material so you can see what is going on.

FIRE PISTON, FIRE STARTER, SURVIVAL GEAR, ARROWHEADS - eBay (item 280459174805 end time Feb-07-10 11:17:39 PST)

I thought I would try it out and also to get used to live coals for when
I try out the more primitive friction methods.

It is said to lite off punk wood?? That it works better than
what they call first generation fire pistons.

Since I may use this at higher altitude the more powerful
fire piston would be favored.

Dan

[kevin]

I want one, but don't have one and have never tried one, so I can't offer you any advice.

[Pat/Rick]

I wonder if there would be any TSA regs against having one in your carry on. Probably wouldn't even be noticed.Page 32,the Backwoodsman, May/June '08 has an article to make your own. It's on my list!

[Democracyman]

Ok, I will go first and report, have to wait a few days for a payday.


Dan

[stairman]

Thats the cheapest one Ive seen. Ive never tried one but it is unique and at 40 bucks Ill be waiting for your gear report.

[cwi555]

This may be a good challenge by itself. Make a fire piston from common materials at lowes or home depot.

[snowshoe67]

I've been messing around with a idea I had with one! It's on Hold for now,My wife wants end Tables!!LOL

[cwi555]

Originally Posted by snowshoe67

I've been messing around with a idea I had with one! It's on Hold for now,My wife wants end Tables!!LOL

There are a lot of folks in that predicament
I was thinking more along the lines of < 20 bucks. The principal is simple enough, sealed chamber to compress air with.
However; my wife has informed me that they are built from bamboo in the PI at no cost other than time. Thats an even cheaper price. She's going to ask her family to send some examples when she calls them next.

[snowshoe67]

Originally Posted by cwi555

There are a lot of folks in that predicament
I was thinking more along the lines of < 20 bucks. The principal is simple enough, sealed chamber to compress air with.
However; my wife has informed me that they are built from bamboo in the PI at no cost other than time. Thats an even cheaper price. She's going to ask her family to send some examples when she calls them next.

Cwi bamboo nice let me know how that went,Makes sense!

[Geron]

There's a couple home made ones on you tube
YouTube - Weekend Project: Fire Piston

One guy made one from a small AA mag light. He didn't demonstrate it working though!!!!

The URL above is from MAKE magazine. This guy shows his working!!