I like how this exercise not only improves skill, but also opens the mind to different uses of the rod. It's easy for me to get into ruts about how to do things, and this is a great example of what's possible when one thinks outside the rut.
@FireSteels Nope. Just a dry wick my friend. I did spend some time fluffing up the wick material and removing any residual wax by scraping it with a knife, but that's It. Originally, as the game was presented to me, you had to do 10 pushups for every failed attempt at lighting the candle.
I've learned how to light a candle with real flint and steel. Someone always challenges me when I tell them that. You tease out the candle wick, catch a spark with a piece of char cloth then hold the glowing char against the candle wick and blow. Sometimes it lights immediately and other times it takes awhile requiring a second piece of char cloth. Your way is certainly easier and shows that a good ferro rod is worth it's weight in kabarbles.
I like how this exercise not only improves skill, but also opens the mind to different uses of the rod. It's easy for me to get into ruts about how to do things, and this is a great example of what's possible when one thinks outside the rut.
luvhambo 3 weeks ago
Is that a bit of vaseline on the wick?
FireSteels 1 year ago
@FireSteels Nope. Just a dry wick my friend. I did spend some time fluffing up the wick material and removing any residual wax by scraping it with a knife, but that's It. Originally, as the game was presented to me, you had to do 10 pushups for every failed attempt at lighting the candle.
nwmanitou 1 year ago
I am going to have to try this Kung Fu :)
practicalsurvivor 1 year ago
It's magic! :)
I've learned how to light a candle with real flint and steel. Someone always challenges me when I tell them that. You tease out the candle wick, catch a spark with a piece of char cloth then hold the glowing char against the candle wick and blow. Sometimes it lights immediately and other times it takes awhile requiring a second piece of char cloth. Your way is certainly easier and shows that a good ferro rod is worth it's weight in kabarbles.
scarz1951 1 year ago
FINISH HIM
biotoxin21 1 year ago
Okay brother, you're now just showing off!!! SIAS
OzaawaaMigiziNini 1 year ago
Good stuff ! I will have to try that.
practicalsurvivor 1 year ago
Very nice bro, I'm definately using this little trick!!
jwilson004athotmail 1 year ago