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Hi all.
Some idea i've been thinking about for quite a while is to make a kind of mechanism to ignite the staff from the handle, without the need to reach the end and use a lighter...
basically, what I need is a way to create a spark in the end of the staff, of course it requires a some kind of electrical source, but as long as I can put it inside my aluminium tube, I'm ok with it.
Any ideas (Tedward?)
Thanks,
Daniel
Some idea i've been thinking about for quite a while is to make a kind of mechanism to ignite the staff from the handle, without the need to reach the end and use a lighter...
basically, what I need is a way to create a spark in the end of the staff, of course it requires a some kind of electrical source, but as long as I can put it inside my aluminium tube, I'm ok with it.
Any ideas (Tedward?)
Thanks,
Daniel
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Fri, May 15, 2009 - 11:59 AMPerhaps something like this?
www.instructables.com/id/Remo...e-a-man/
I've been considering doing something like this too but but I'm not sure how re-usable that is. That and I'm happy just lighting one end with a lighter or other fire source and transferring the flame to the other end with my hand (if using white gas).. -
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Fri, May 15, 2009 - 12:15 PMwell...
I have seen this actually, But I have two problems with it. first, It is quite complicated for only one use, and I think it maybe an over kill.
second, it needs quite strong source of power... Not something I can supply with one or two AAA battreys -
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Tue, May 19, 2009 - 4:08 PMNo need to overcomplicated things my friends. Just put a strike anywhere match in between the kevlar with red side sticking out just a little. Now spin and hit concrete. No concrete? Just screw down a little sandpaper. Strike anywhere matches are harder to find nowdays, but I have been doing this for years and it is a great effect with minimal effort.. Check magic shops on line under fire magic and you will see they also have a variety of effects to get fire from "seemingly" nowhere.
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Tue, May 19, 2009 - 5:25 PMFlint. Add a chunk of flint to you staff end and strike on almost anything hard.
To cross light from one wick to the other, make it a hollow aluminum tube (no wood corks) and run a string from under one wick around to the other. make sure it gets soaked too when you dip. Strike one end (downwards) and the flame will flash up the tube via the string and light the other one. You have to replace the string a lot and the handle gets warm after a couple of minutes, but it all works.
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Thu, May 28, 2009 - 10:41 PMYou can also just make sure that fuel runs through the tube and there is no need for the string though this method can be a little unreliable, It makes an incredible sound when it flashes through the tube and people are amazed when the other end suddenly burst into flame. I like th flint idea, how do you secure it? Wire? -
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Thu, May 28, 2009 - 11:19 PMYeah, the string dramatically increases reliability, and you still get the pop.
Hmmm, I'd probably put a U bolt around it and tighten it down before wrapping the wick around the connections. -
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Mon, June 1, 2009 - 9:13 AMwow cool, you guys rawk. Great ideas. Get the fire extinguisher! Im gonna go make some dangerous toys now! -
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Mon, June 1, 2009 - 11:57 AMRemember.... Wear gloves.
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Thu, June 11, 2009 - 5:58 AMtry disassembling a fireplace lighter for the piezio igniter (pull trigger - creates spark) no power source needed -
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Thu, June 11, 2009 - 11:17 AMYeah, the most you have to worry about with that is keeping it well grounded until the point of the spark.
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Re: self-ignited fire staff
Thu, June 11, 2009 - 2:47 PMIs there any worry of the crystal coming into contact with liquid white gas?
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