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Fun with the DF! #24765 03/11/07 09:34 AM
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I posted this on the Busse sub-forum over on BF already. But since it concerns the DF this is the proper place for it.

I have been itching to try out my DF so I thought I'd start a "Fire starting skills" thread to see the various ways we all do this. A sharing of skills. I will use my NO-E next. I am no expert but have a system that works really well for me at home in the city and on trips to the much colder mountains. I will just add a little info with each picture.

My new DF. It has only seen some test chops.
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Some wood beam scraps, my DF in an RD-9 sheath, tire mallet, Swedish steel, some dryer lint and a Recycler (last two for kinling).
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Here I have batonned the wood into 3 different sizes.
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The method I use is like a pyramid. I can't remember where I saw this. You start with two large pieces and set them parallel to one another about one foot apart. Put some kinlin in between the two. Then place 3 or 4 sticks perpendicularly across the to bottom ones. Add some kinling. Keep alternating in a horizontal and vertical patern each time as you build upwards. I also make it narrower such as with the shape of a pyramid.
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I love using Sweedish steel. I keep it in the small pocket, with the DF, on the RD-9 sheath. Here I use dryer lint (which I also keep with the Sweedish steel. One stike on the Sweedish steel and I have fire. I throw in some leaves, moss, or paper (in this case) and then quickly scoop it all up and place it into the wood pyramid.
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This quickly ignites the fire. The arrangement of the wood provides lots of ventilation and causes the flames to creep up the center of the pyramid of wood.
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Fire in the hood. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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I give the DF a quick going over with some soap and water and a sponge. And the best part is that it is still shaving sharp.
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Not the most advanced but it works nicely for me and is a hoot!

What can I say. The DF is a born and bread chopper. I wish I had scored 2. Great work Dan and the crew at SY! Thanks.

Last edited by Dark Norseman; 03/11/07 09:37 AM.
Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: Dark Norseman] #24766 03/11/07 09:45 AM
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Nice pics D/N ! That fire looks warm and cozy. Tom


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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: Private Klink] #24767 03/11/07 09:48 AM
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Nice pics!


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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: Dark Norseman] #24768 03/11/07 11:33 AM
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I love the pictures and that is a heck of a fire...Nicely done.

Thanks for sharing

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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: Jerrwhy] #24769 03/11/07 11:34 AM
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Great pics. I just knew some creative soul would find a way to use the DF in the 'hood. I like your fireplace. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: Horn Dog] #24770 03/11/07 12:11 PM
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I love these pic's! I love to learn firemaking skills.

Thank you for posting!

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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: DMelone] #24771 03/11/07 02:44 PM
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Nice thread!


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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: Paul the Brit'] #24772 03/11/07 03:59 PM
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nice pics welcome to the yard

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Very nice. Thanks for sharing


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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: tedwca] #24774 03/11/07 08:28 PM
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Dark Norseman,
Thanks for sharing the fire, skills, and pics!
that was Great!


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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: tony22r] #24775 03/11/07 09:05 PM
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Great Pics and a nice fire!!





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Re: Fun with the DF! [Re: Bors] #24776 03/11/07 11:18 PM
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It is good to show those Busse guys the awesome majesty that is the Dogfather.


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