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Chap Stick #140284 10/13/07 04:05 AM
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Demelone just started a thread about his wood kit and mentioned he carried lip balm in his Altoids tin. I didn't want to jump in on that thread but thought I'd mention I've had good luck using Chapstick as a rust preventative in carbon steel edges. Easy to carry and it works well.

In case you were wondering, I like the strawberry flavor. It makes my lip so nice and pink.


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Re: Chap Stick [Re: Willieboy] #140285 10/13/07 04:10 AM
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I don't use chapstick brand, just because I don't like what it does to my lips. I like the kiss my face or whatever ones, or else alba botanica. I don't really worry about using it as a rust preventative, although I guess the petroleum jelly in it would work well for that. I just prefer the tuf-cloth, since they don't take up much room and don't pull dirt the way that other lubricants do.

Re: Chap Stick [Re: Willieboy] #140286 10/13/07 10:13 AM
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Demelone just started a thread about his wood kit and mentioned he carried lip balm in his Altoids tin. I didn't want to jump in on that thread but thought I'd mention I've had good luck using Chapstick as a rust preventative in carbon steel edges. Easy to carry and it works well.

In case you were wondering, I like the strawberry flavor. It makes my lip so nice and pink.

And your knife taste good! I would guess that the parafin or whatever they are using coats the blade. When in a pinch use what you can! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I normally use a corrosion inhibitor designed for firearms on my blades with great luck. Can't for the life of me recall the brand right now though.


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Re: Chap Stick [Re: ColdOne] #140287 10/13/07 01:18 PM
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It makes a great fire starter too if added to some tinder. Makes it burn longer.

Re: Chap Stick [Re: terry13111] #140288 10/13/07 01:58 PM
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It makes a great fire starter too if added to some tinder. Makes it burn longer.
i've been meaning to try my hand at making some fire straws with cotton balls rubbed with petroleum jelly. guess that's basically what chap stick is. wonder if the artificial flavors would make it burn hotter?


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Re: Chap Stick [Re: Wiggitty] #140289 10/13/07 02:03 PM
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That is good advice! I use chapstick as well but threw in what would fit the tin. I will also have to try it in the fire.


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Re: Chap Stick [Re: DMelone] #140290 10/13/07 02:31 PM
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Yes, like Terry said, it makes a great accelerant for a fire, as well as corrosion preventive.

I don't use Chapstick brand, because I prefer no scent and no flavor, due to wildlife.

Lip balm is fairly useful stuff to carry.

Re: Chap Stick [Re: Evolute] #140291 10/13/07 02:36 PM
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Good ideas guy... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I'm getting some more Chapstick on my next trip to the store... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


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i have never owned chap stick in my life <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: Chap Stick [Re: scrappy] #140293 10/13/07 09:59 PM
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thats frekaing awesome. now im going to have to go in my driveway and make a fire in a tiny townhouse development. this should turn out great. lol.


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Re: Chap Stick [Re: eatingmuchface] #140294 10/13/07 10:26 PM
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Savex > Chapstick

I have no love of Carmex
Once had a cocobutter lip stuff that was nice..

Stay away from the glossy/shiney/pink stuff, its for Edwards.


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Re: Chap Stick [Re: scrappy] #140295 10/15/07 05:24 AM
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i have never owned chap stick in my life <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

now I know what to get your for Christmas. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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