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Most recent edit on 2008-01-21 13:39:20 by RyanCorder [added link to Google Video of episode]
Additions:
Google Video version of Episode 7∞
Edited on 2008-01-21 02:35:29 by RyanCorder [added link to FireSteel Scout fire starter]
Additions:
FireSteel Scout (shown in episode)∞
Edited on 2008-01-18 12:37:27 by ChadFiles
Additions:
Episode 7 - Light My Fire∞
Edited on 2008-01-18 10:38:29 by ChadFiles
Additions:
If you are sure the fire is not going to burn out you can also add all of your extra starter tender.
After all of the small sticks have been added you can start adding the larger pencil sized sticks to the fire.
When adding these sticks you want to make a teepee shape. To build a teepee lay the sticks on the ground vertically around the fire, leaning the upwards.
Building a fire like this will allow you to better control the surface area of the fire. It will also ensure that burning material will collapse back onto the fire.
You can continue to build the fire in a teepee fashion with larger and larger branches and sticks. However, depending on you needs and materials you may want to build another type of fire.
One such style is a lean-to style fire. To build a lean-to fire start by laying a large log next to the fire. Then lay smaller branches and sticks across the fire, leaning them on the large log.
This kind of fire is good for burning long logs. As one section of the log burns you can just push or pull one end of it, placing a new section into the fire.
A lean-to fire will also allow you to burn damp wood. By placing the wood near or over the fire you will allow the fire to dry the wood.
Another type of fire is a log cabin fire. To build a log cabin fire you will need longer bigger pieces of wood. Start by laying two logs next to the fire, one on each side. Then add two more logs to the other sides of the fire, crossing them with the first two logs. This will make a box around the fire. Continue stacking logs in a crossing fashion kind of like a "log cabin".
This kind of fire is great if you need a long burning fire and have plenty of large wood. Log cabin fires are also great to cook on. You can build the fire more narrow at the top and make it where a pot or skillet can sit directly on top of the wood without being directly in the fire.
When it comes time to put the fire out you want to make sure it is completely out before you move away from it. Dousing everything in water and turning the soil is the best way to make sure the fire is out. If you are not next to water you can wait until the fire burns out and stomp it with your feet. Make sure you stir the soil and stomp it several times before calling it out.
You should be able to stick your hand on the ashes and hold the embers to make sure they are out. If you are hesitant to do so, then the fire is probably not all the out.
When all of the embers are gone and there is no trace of a fire cover the fire spot up with the soil and materials that you moved to make the fire spot.
Deletions:
Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2008-01-16 19:10:47 by ChadFiles []
Additions:
Google Video version of Episode 7∞
Edited on 2008-01-21 02:35:29 by RyanCorder [added link to FireSteel Scout fire starter]
Additions:
FireSteel Scout (shown in episode)∞
Edited on 2008-01-18 12:37:27 by ChadFiles
Additions:
Episode 7 - Light My Fire∞
Edited on 2008-01-18 10:38:29 by ChadFiles
Additions:
| Title | Light my Fire |
| About | Building a fire in the wilderness |
| Release Date | Jan. 18 2007 |
| Status | Published |
- Re-film intro where camcorder ate tape
- Record audio for portions where wind canceled out the sound
- Edit and add new content
- Add intro and credits to working copy
- Export the polished version and upload
Audio Dub Over Bits to Record
Once the fire is burning well it is safe to start adding other material to it. Add it a little at a time, you do not want to smoother the flame.If you are sure the fire is not going to burn out you can also add all of your extra starter tender.
After all of the small sticks have been added you can start adding the larger pencil sized sticks to the fire.
When adding these sticks you want to make a teepee shape. To build a teepee lay the sticks on the ground vertically around the fire, leaning the upwards.
Building a fire like this will allow you to better control the surface area of the fire. It will also ensure that burning material will collapse back onto the fire.
You can continue to build the fire in a teepee fashion with larger and larger branches and sticks. However, depending on you needs and materials you may want to build another type of fire.
One such style is a lean-to style fire. To build a lean-to fire start by laying a large log next to the fire. Then lay smaller branches and sticks across the fire, leaning them on the large log.
This kind of fire is good for burning long logs. As one section of the log burns you can just push or pull one end of it, placing a new section into the fire.
A lean-to fire will also allow you to burn damp wood. By placing the wood near or over the fire you will allow the fire to dry the wood.
Another type of fire is a log cabin fire. To build a log cabin fire you will need longer bigger pieces of wood. Start by laying two logs next to the fire, one on each side. Then add two more logs to the other sides of the fire, crossing them with the first two logs. This will make a box around the fire. Continue stacking logs in a crossing fashion kind of like a "log cabin".
This kind of fire is great if you need a long burning fire and have plenty of large wood. Log cabin fires are also great to cook on. You can build the fire more narrow at the top and make it where a pot or skillet can sit directly on top of the wood without being directly in the fire.
When it comes time to put the fire out you want to make sure it is completely out before you move away from it. Dousing everything in water and turning the soil is the best way to make sure the fire is out. If you are not next to water you can wait until the fire burns out and stomp it with your feet. Make sure you stir the soil and stomp it several times before calling it out.
You should be able to stick your hand on the ashes and hold the embers to make sure they are out. If you are hesitant to do so, then the fire is probably not all the out.
When all of the embers are gone and there is no trace of a fire cover the fire spot up with the soil and materials that you moved to make the fire spot.
Deletions:
| Title | Light my Fire |
| About | Building a fire in the wilderness |
| Release Date | Jan. 18 2007 |
| Status | In Production |
- Re-film intro where camcorder ate tape
- Record audio for portions where wind canceled out the sound
- Edit and add new content
- Add intro and credits to working copy
- Export the polished version and upload
Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2008-01-16 19:10:47 by ChadFiles []
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About the Episode
| Title | Light my Fire |
| About | Building a fire in the wilderness |
| Release Date | Jan. 18 2007 |
| Status | In Production |
Items Left To Do
- Re-film intro where camcorder ate tape
- Record audio for portions where wind canceled out the sound
- Edit and add new content
- Add intro and credits to working copy
- Export the polished version and upload