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    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    I bought some firesteels on eBay on the cheap and combined it with a Cohglan's match case using JB Weld epoxy. I added some tinder and a hacksaw blade section for a striker. Cost is less that $3. I think they would be perfect for Scouts.

    MYOG firesteel

    MYOG firesteel

    #1417904
    todd
    BPL Member

    @funnymo

    Locale: SE USA

    Nicely done, Dale! I'm gonna try this.

    Todd

    #1417907
    Jason Klass
    BPL Member

    @jasonklass

    Locale: Colorado

    Cool idea Dale! What did you seach for on eBay? "firesteel"? And how does it come? I one long rod that you have to cut or smaller pieces? Also, what's the weight of everything with the waterproof case?

    #1417910
    David Olsen
    Spectator

    @oware

    Locale: Steptoe Butte

    Those match safes usually come with one already glued to
    the bottom!

    #1417931
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    David Olsen wrote: "Those match safes usually come with one already glued to the bottom!"

    I'm not betting my life on that little thing on the bottom– worse than useless, IMHO.

    #1417932
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Jason asked, "Cool idea Dale! What did you seach for on eBay? "firesteel"? And how does it come? I one long rod that you have to cut or smaller pieces? Also, what's the weight of everything with the waterproof case?"

    The case with firesteel and striker weighs 1.2oz.

    Search on ferrocerium, firesteel, fire flint, or just go to http://www.ferrocerium.com/main.sc

    This guy has some deals and bulk too:
    http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmegaphoneplus

    #1420306
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Here's my next stage of evolution on the matchcase with a firesteel. I had my K&M match case sitting on the bench next to the matchcase with the firesteel epoxied to the side and the idea light went on. I had some Brunton compass capsules and just epoxied one to the lid. Voila!

    Matchcase with firesteel and compass

    Matchcase with firesteel and compass

    #1420344
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    I'm sure I have seen the orange match case with the flint and the compass on the side for sale in the shops. In fact, I think I had one. Little mirror inside. Possibly Coghlans again?

    Cheers

    #1420471
    Dave .
    BPL Member

    @ramapo

    I thought you were supposed to keep your compass away from metal because it caused interferance. Does the firesteel or scraper mess with the compass' ability to work accurately?

    #1420511
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    > I thought you were supposed to keep your compass away from metal because it caused interferance. Does the firesteel or scraper mess with the compass' ability to work accurately?

    As far as I know, the flint stuck on the side of the canister is not metal and not magnetic – so no worries.
    The steel on the other hand will probably end up quite magnetised.

    #1420543
    Jim Colten
    BPL Member

    @jcolten

    Locale: MN

    Does the firesteel … mess with the compass' ability to work accurately?

    Apparently not, although I WAS able to get a small deflection by waving the firesteel very close (<1/4 inch) over the end of the needle (<5 degrees) but not enough to be an issue for a button compass.
    compasscompass + bolt
    compass + firesteel

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