suggestion, instead of using teflon tape just move the grove back a hair or cut the groove off that you cut to deep and then re-groove, no need to start over. Should your O ring fail in the woods I really don't think you would have a roll of teflon tape handy; or just buy a bigger O ring. I have a very similar FP on my channel I've also helped several youtubers with the construction of theirs.
You should never hold a saw blade with your bare hands against a rotary tool of any kind. If it grabs ahold of the blade for some reason, it's going to want to remove it from your hand. Unfortunately, the saw will also want to remove parts of your hand in the process. Also, files are made of extremely brittle metal. Don't use them as a hammer unless you want metal shards in your hand or eye.
Good design though. I'll be trying it this weekend. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. :)
This is a well detailed explanation on how to make a fire piston, you inspired me to make one myself which I'm nearly finished. Just one question, is it hard to saw that solid non-hollow aluminum rod? I was thinking of using a hack saw for that job. I just need to make the plug and I may need a drill seeing that sanding down an aluminum rod would be difficult without one. With mine I'm able to burst a hole into duct tape when I try using it as a plug, that makes mine seem promising.
hey guys why go to home depo an waist money i thought about making this an just get the cylinder from an old airsoft gun its aluminum an works great also i used a broken boat cabin door look on an old boat there u go go it an saved money tell me if i helped you out thanks
This is a really well done vidio! and anouther way i've heard of fixing a o ring grove that is to deep is to just put some cheap nail polish in the groove, i couldn't get tape to work but i geuse you did.
good video kid... ive been thinking of making one for a while and your video is well detailed. so i should have a decent little aluminum fire pistion by the end of today.
I tried my hand at this...didn't work out for me. I have good compression, used jb weld to completely seal the plug. Tried char cloth, and cotton. I know it's heating because the cotton is blackening, and smell of burn, but not enough for a coal. Any thoughts? Thanks.
@sunderwood52 First off, I myself have never been able to get cotton to work in a fire piston, it will just blacken and smell burned, but no coal. It does take some practice to be able to get it to work with char cloth. The first time I made a fire piston, I thought it must have been a dud, cause I couldn't get it to work at all. Turns out, I just needed to practice using it. You almost have to put your whole body weight into it and push it into the ground to get it to work.
Nice, I've been wondering how hard it would be to make something very similarly without the O-ring, so it's more durable. Just sand the piston down to a more snug fit in the cylinder.
@DarxusC Think the main reason for o-ring rather then close tolerances is that you can remove or tweak them so the piston can be pushed in for storage without compression.
I have seen many videos about fire pistons, but is the first time that i see a explication so detail...thank you and congratulations. I suscribe to your chanel...
@SiliconM4trix Wow, I just watched the video with captions and I think about 80% of the captions were incorrect! It was kind of funny to watch though. Transcribe definitely needs work.
4:37...'' I don't have a hammer..but..'' ??? WTF ?
you can't use a vile as hammer, most likely it will break !
and that making of the groof with a saw blade, with bare hands...?
if one doesn't hold tight enough...autch !! Why don't you do this( nice idea )
safer ? but it's a nice video and idea anyhow, thanx for showing and sharing how
to make a fire piston...but be more careful in the future with sharp tools...it could
turn out real bad ! Once i almost sawed off my middle finger...bloody!
18Maart1915Gallipoli 2 hours ago
suggestion, instead of using teflon tape just move the grove back a hair or cut the groove off that you cut to deep and then re-groove, no need to start over. Should your O ring fail in the woods I really don't think you would have a roll of teflon tape handy; or just buy a bigger O ring. I have a very similar FP on my channel I've also helped several youtubers with the construction of theirs.
cre8tivesolutions 1 week ago
you need a work bench and vise man, if that hacksaw blade catches on the drill, it'll slip through your fingers and tear them up. good vid though.
monkeysarse77 1 week ago
You should never hold a saw blade with your bare hands against a rotary tool of any kind. If it grabs ahold of the blade for some reason, it's going to want to remove it from your hand. Unfortunately, the saw will also want to remove parts of your hand in the process. Also, files are made of extremely brittle metal. Don't use them as a hammer unless you want metal shards in your hand or eye.
Good design though. I'll be trying it this weekend. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. :)
vaxcave 2 weeks ago
11:49 Wow. Nice job!
Masowai 2 weeks ago
This is a well detailed explanation on how to make a fire piston, you inspired me to make one myself which I'm nearly finished. Just one question, is it hard to saw that solid non-hollow aluminum rod? I was thinking of using a hack saw for that job. I just need to make the plug and I may need a drill seeing that sanding down an aluminum rod would be difficult without one. With mine I'm able to burst a hole into duct tape when I try using it as a plug, that makes mine seem promising.
dannisan77 2 weeks ago
hey guys why go to home depo an waist money i thought about making this an just get the cylinder from an old airsoft gun its aluminum an works great also i used a broken boat cabin door look on an old boat there u go go it an saved money tell me if i helped you out thanks
BzM0Dz 3 weeks ago
This is a really well done vidio! and anouther way i've heard of fixing a o ring grove that is to deep is to just put some cheap nail polish in the groove, i couldn't get tape to work but i geuse you did.
mach352 1 month ago
i think you live in kentucky in a hotel am i right .? but i was wondering can u make me one
TheDylanMetz 2 months ago
You gave me just a task for my christmas holidays :)
TheMaximumLikelihood 2 months ago
does your home depot not sell hammers? j/k
davidloveco 2 months ago
sorry to hear you've "sanded the surface of your rod" take it easy big guy, it'll make your palms hairy too. LOL :)
davidloveco 2 months ago
gr8 job. i'd love to have homemade fire piston. it looks like a lot of work. how much would u charge to make me 1 send to me in nova scotia? ty karen
cougarbahia 2 months ago
Alexkesser he put char cloath in the piston and it gets ignited by the compression in the tube
Gapcoproductions1 2 months ago
Wait i got a question? Do u put anything in the tube and how does it ignite
AlexKessler99 3 months ago
or just use a lighter LOL
CrazyKingGoopy 3 months ago
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those are only good if you have char cloth
Oxidized181 4 months ago
good video kid... ive been thinking of making one for a while and your video is well detailed. so i should have a decent little aluminum fire pistion by the end of today.
dantheman167 4 months ago
I tried my hand at this...didn't work out for me. I have good compression, used jb weld to completely seal the plug. Tried char cloth, and cotton. I know it's heating because the cotton is blackening, and smell of burn, but not enough for a coal. Any thoughts? Thanks.
sunderwood52 4 months ago
@sunderwood52 First off, I myself have never been able to get cotton to work in a fire piston, it will just blacken and smell burned, but no coal. It does take some practice to be able to get it to work with char cloth. The first time I made a fire piston, I thought it must have been a dud, cause I couldn't get it to work at all. Turns out, I just needed to practice using it. You almost have to put your whole body weight into it and push it into the ground to get it to work.
nevuelnav 4 months ago
@nevuelnav I got it! char cloth made an ember for a sec! If I'd had a bundle ready, probably could have made fire. Thanks for the tips!
sunderwood52 4 months ago
@sunderwood52 to short try making one a little longer.
cre8tivesolutions 1 week ago
@sunderwood52 I'm betting your piston isn't long enough. You need more compression - forcing a larger volume of air into a smaller compressed space.
SPEED of compression also matters - slow won't produce enough heat.
Lastly, your compression/seal may not be as good as you think!
dedicateddad 2 days ago
Nice video. Thanks for the education.
MyUsername1120 4 months ago
"I don't have a hammer." LOL
locksmithmuggle 4 months ago
Nice, I've been wondering how hard it would be to make something very similarly without the O-ring, so it's more durable. Just sand the piston down to a more snug fit in the cylinder.
DarxusC 4 months ago
@DarxusC I have no problems with o-rings and durability. Let me know how that works out for you.
I imagine it would be really hard to get a tight enough seal without an o-ring. Good luck,
nevuelnav 4 months ago
@DarxusC Think the main reason for o-ring rather then close tolerances is that you can remove or tweak them so the piston can be pushed in for storage without compression.
mryellow123 2 months ago
11:45 - Witchcraft!
Renegadius 5 months ago
do you have the size of the "o" rings"?
regards
LLuE88 5 months ago
I have seen many videos about fire pistons, but is the first time that i see a explication so detail...thank you and congratulations. I suscribe to your chanel...
CASTOR0566 6 months ago
great video! youtube transcribe needs work though: "Descended on the surface of my rod"
SiliconM4trix 6 months ago
@SiliconM4trix Wow, I just watched the video with captions and I think about 80% of the captions were incorrect! It was kind of funny to watch though. Transcribe definitely needs work.
nevuelnav 6 months ago
@SiliconM4trix *stifles giggles*
Wikipunani 6 months ago
nice video
survivormanjr1 7 months ago
awesome
survivormanjr1 7 months ago
I think I am going to try that little project. I have always wanted one of those but didn't want to pay the horrendous price for one.
KLD2929 9 months ago
That's Pretty cool. Good Job!
cheapgeek1 9 months ago