Homemade Fire Piston

[crazywhitedog78]

Good job on this. I think you are close to getting it work. Try sanding the rod down a bit. I think you have it fit too tight.you want your o-ring to for the seal not the piston rod. Keep trying. Maybe you could do a follow up video.I made one but used man made materials so it was a little easier to get to work. Check out my video to see it work.

[SilentWolf1966]

Sean Dont give up Mate. I made a few and its hard work to get it just right.I also have one i bought and it doesnt work everytime either.It all must be just right and its easier said than done.Good try though Sean. If you would like a few tips send me a line or 2 be glad to help.

[dannywood22]

wow good job unlucky with the seal = )

[kdoubleg]

Looks nice to me I have a feeling with some work you could make that work. One person mentioned that it may not slide easy enough I think he may be right. I would try removing more material closer up to the Handel leave it the same size on the end. Also some fire pistons have a slot as well as the hole to put the char cloth in. Last thing I can think of which you didn't specify. Did you actually use real chat cloth. Some people say even the best fire piston won't work without good char cloth.

[lordraveneyeofra]

maybe a young osage tree?

[TheNZrepper]

WOW... u mate have done a very execellent job!! A++++

[g0vqw]

Well done.Atleast you tried.

Sandy

[btsseeker]

sorry, but volume still too low after a whole year.

[cslr11]

great vid and good try good luck next time

[Back2DaBasix]

Sean, welcome to my world. I made a fire piston as well and i had the same outcome, not enough compression. i am not quite sure what the secret is but it's definitely frustrating, especially the amount of effort and time that goes into it.

Overall, great video as always. Keep up the great videos!

[WeaponCollector]

Nice work Sean, I'm sure after a few more attempts you'll have it working perfectly.

Mike.

[Woodenarrows]

Sure was a valid attempt. It would have been cool if it had worked. The piston looked a little tight too, maybe that slowed the piston action down just enough to prevent fire???

[rulrich45]

Nice try. Have you thought about looking for a straight piece of wood for the piston that doesn't need to be shaped? Then you could size your hole accordingly. When you drill your hole, it should be uniform to begin with, once you start trying to shape it any further you're introducing imperfections. Most of the piston should slide easily, except at the tip where you need something to make a good seal. Perhaps a waxed string or ring of rubber?

[canadianbushman]

Didnt they grease it with animal fat to seal it and make the plunge faster?

[jonthedoors]

Really nice video. Great thought too.

It's a shame it didn't work in the end, but it was definitely worth a go. Keep up the good videos mate!

[mwig50]

Good video, I bet you'll get it working. I'm interested in seeing one of these homemade, if you get working please share that. Thanks!

[seanmulhall]

@StrykingHawk

I think I didn;t get the dowel as straight as it could be.

[lucklee1]

your a great guy you no mate, i don't normally comment that much, but every time i see one of your vids you are always helping people out, that are not in the fortunate position to buy things, like the free give away you have done, its very nice of you, just wish there were more people like you in the world, wouldn't it be a great place.

[seanmulhall]

@lucklee1

Thank you for your kind comments. It very much appreciated.

[Snicke22]

+++++

[hinckleypoland]

very nice...

[ledaczepplindc]

looks like wood from a blossoming cherry tree

[seanmulhall]

@ledaczepplindc

Thank you. As I said I was unsure.

[Prepare2Survive]

Homemade MagLite Torch Fire Piston

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[CZBOHUNK]

I hope this helps,drill the hole for the tinder hole seal it with finger nail polish so it won't burn ,sand down the rod to fit in the piston because the o-ring makes the seal and for the o-ring itself use a pipe cutter to make the cut lines trim a little with your knife then use a long thin piece of sand paper to sand out for the o-ring groove. I use Chap Stick (a waxy lip balm) to lube my o-ring also you may need to sand the inside of the piston to make it smooth for a tight fit.

[seanmulhall]

@CZBOHUNK

Thanks. I'll try your tips for the next one I make. Trust assured you'll get the credit if it works.

[12fitzgerald]

if you try something and you fall on your face,atleast you are still moveing forward...

[PeterGratrex]

Too bad it didn't work, extra care is needed with the ring piece and it's a good idea to lube your shaft very well before pumping, particularly when your wood is as big as that. All in all I'm impressed, it looks firm and solid, and could take quite a beating. We all have to start somewhere, but remember it's not always size that matters, technique counts for a lot.

[kobudo4]

totally agree, it's only a mistake if you don't learn from it. Nice effort though mate and I learned from it, so cheers for sharing.

[jenn011754]

"IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAIN. Don't give up too easily; persistence pays off in the end. Good Luck.

[unrulyierulli1]

excellent attempt hopefully the next one will turn out better.

[hobo31009]

nice work ive been thinking of making one of these. just a sugestion, but how about getting a peace of dowl for the plunger?

[longltran]

this is pretty cool for a first attempt

[Trailtraveller]

Nice tutorial for making a fire piston. Too bad it did not work, perhaps the plunger was too tight. Good try.

[seanmulhall]

@Trailtraveller

I agree. It wasn't straight enough.

[scavenski]

sad :(

but thanks for the video :)

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