R-pod Owners Forum : Just curious https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Just curious Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:47:36 +0000 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:23:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2148 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Just curious : Originally posted by iamsmonkThe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20068#20068 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2148
Posted: 09 Oct 2011 at 10:23pm

Originally posted by iamsmonk

The self-starting charcoal is a good idea, i've seen it done many times at the campground.  But I personally cannot stand the smell of the built in lighter fluid. 
 
 
Yeah, thank goodness that smell doesn't last.  If you start cooking before that smell is gone, your steak will taste like lighter fluid!  My husband learned that lesson the hard way.
]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:23:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20068#20068 Just curious : The self-starting charcoal is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20067#20067 Author: iamsmonk
Subject: 2148
Posted: 09 Oct 2011 at 10:16pm

The self-starting charcoal is a good idea, i've seen it done many times at the campground.  But I personally cannot stand the smell of the built in lighter fluid.  ]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:16:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20067#20067 Just curious : I use the same type of starter... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20061#20061 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2148
Posted: 09 Oct 2011 at 9:11pm

I use the same type of starter log as David.  But to tell you the truth the very best fires I've ever lit when camping is when I've used a small pile of self-starting charcoal for the bottom of the fire, then piled on kindling and small logs.  The charcoal gives the fire a really good red-hot bottom which is really great for roasting marshmallows.  And of course, if the charcoal is safe for your steak, it's gotta be safe for marshmallows!
Diane
]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:11:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20061#20061 Just curious : We've used 100% compressed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20040#20040 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2148
Posted: 08 Oct 2011 at 8:29am

We've used 100% compressed sawdust "bricks" in the past.  The only disadvantage is that they must be kept completely dry. If they get wet the sawdust expands and the bricks disintegrate back into sawdust. 

I guess this is what the wax in the other types of artificial log prevents.
]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:29:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20040#20040 Just curious : Originally posted by iamsmonkI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20038#20038 Author: Guests
Subject: 2148
Posted: 08 Oct 2011 at 5:04am

Originally posted by iamsmonk

I make my own fire starters...that way I know exactly what's in them.
I buy eggs in the cardboard/paper cartons, not the styrofoam ones. 
I do lots of wood working so I have LOTS of saw dust.  I sweep every so often and empty my saw bag into a bucket.  Once a year, usually in the winter, I fill the egg carton bottoms with saw dust then pour melted wax slowly into each 'cup'.  Once the wax has cooled I take a razor and cut apart the cups.  Each 'cup' makes a perfect fire starter.  I place it in the middle of the fire pit, build up the wood from twigs to the logs.  One match on the fire starter and I have a blazing fire in no time.  Now that's a cheap fire starter!  Some people make these with dryer lint, but I prefer the saw dust.
 
Cool stuff!  
]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:04:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20038#20038 Just curious : I make my own fire starters...that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20035#20035 Author: iamsmonk
Subject: 2148
Posted: 08 Oct 2011 at 12:20am

I make my own fire starters...that way I know exactly what's in them.
I buy eggs in the cardboard/paper cartons, not the styrofoam ones. 
I do lots of wood working so I have LOTS of saw dust.  I sweep every so often and empty my saw bag into a bucket.  Once a year, usually in the winter, I fill the egg carton bottoms with saw dust then pour melted wax slowly into each 'cup'.  Once the wax has cooled I take a razor and cut apart the cups.  Each 'cup' makes a perfect fire starter.  I place it in the middle of the fire pit, build up the wood from twigs to the logs.  One match on the fire starter and I have a blazing fire in no time.  Now that's a cheap fire starter!  Some people make these with dryer lint, but I prefer the saw dust.
]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:20:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20035#20035 Just curious : We heat the house with a woodstove..... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20033#20033 Author: furpod
Subject: 2148
Posted: 07 Oct 2011 at 8:49pm

We heat the house with a woodstove.. we use these in the early late season to start fires, 1/4 is all you need.. (from mid-November to end of February, the stove doesn't go out on purpose)

http://www.supercedar.com/

I put a few in the camper just in case I am in a hurry, usually just start a fire the boyscout way..

But a while back I noticed those logs and thought they might be kind of cool for the campground.. may get some for next trip..

]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:49:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20033#20033 Just curious : Originally posted by techntrekI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20032#20032 Author: Guests
Subject: 2148
Posted: 07 Oct 2011 at 8:02pm

Originally posted by techntrek

I use the same ones as David to light my fires, but I only use 1/4 of a "brick".  If anyone knows what the brand name is of the "all sawdust" logs, let us know.  I personally won't try them at home since I burn 4 cord of real logs every winter, but it might be worthwhile to stash a few of these in the pod.
 
Hmmmm.....I'll give 1/4 of a brick a try.  I could then get 160 campfires out of a box!  I thought I was being frugal using 1/2 brick. LOL
]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:02:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20032#20032 Just curious : Originally posted by this_is_nascarNothing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20031#20031 Author: Guests
Subject: 2148
Posted: 07 Oct 2011 at 7:58pm

Originally posted by this_is_nascar

Nothing beats real wood for the fire, especially if you're cooking with it. 
Agree with you about cooking with wood. I always do, unless the weather is just too bad.
  I'd bet that most of those fake-log products do have some type of oil or excellerent in them, something I'd not want mixing with my food.
Yep, me too.  I can taste it in the food even if my "starter brick" hasn't completely burned.  That's why the ones on the TV show caught my attention.  Apparently they are 100% sawdust that is compressed under very high pressure - so high that the stuff "fuses" together.
 
I also agree with Tech, I may not use them 100% of the time, but it would be nice to carry a few - when wood is not handy or I'm too tired to go get it or it's too late, etc.   
]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:58:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20031#20031 Just curious : Nothing beats real wood for the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20027#20027 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 2148
Posted: 07 Oct 2011 at 2:27pm

Nothing beats real wood for the fire, especially if you're cooking with it.  I'd bet that most of those fake-log products do have some type of oil or excellerent in them, something I'd not want mixing with my food.
]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:27:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20027#20027 Just curious : I use the same ones as David to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20024#20024 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2148
Posted: 07 Oct 2011 at 12:38pm

I use the same ones as David to light my fires, but I only use 1/4 of a "brick".  If anyone knows what the brand name is of the "all sawdust" logs, let us know.  I personally won't try them at home since I burn 4 cord of real logs every winter, but it might be worthwhile to stash a few of these in the pod.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:38:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20024#20024 Just curious : We used to use the logs in our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20013#20013 Author: Chuck
Subject: 2148
Posted: 07 Oct 2011 at 8:28am

We used to use the logs in our home fireplace but have never tired them outside. I too would like to hear more about using these.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:28:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20013#20013 Just curious : I use these for fire starters.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20010#20010 Author: Guests
Subject: 2148
Posted: 07 Oct 2011 at 7:19am

 
I use these for fire starters.  They are wax and sawdust "bricks".  Usually 1/2 "brick" is enough to get things going.
]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:19:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=20010#20010 Just curious : I use the smallest ones they... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=19999#19999 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2148
Posted: 06 Oct 2011 at 5:47pm

I use the smallest ones they make as fire starters but thats it.  Have toyed with the notion of saving leftover candles and old dried coffee grounds to make my own though.  But that seems like more trouble than it's worth.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:47:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=19999#19999 Just curious : I haven't tried any yet.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=19998#19998 Author: Guests
Subject: 2148
Posted: 06 Oct 2011 at 5:21pm

I haven't tried any yet.  Just looking to see if maybe some of you have and what your thoughts on them are.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:21:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=19998#19998 Just curious : What brand are you using? The... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=19994#19994 Author: sfish
Subject: 2148
Posted: 06 Oct 2011 at 2:12pm

What brand are you using? The logs that I tried had a waxy feel and smell to them. I would give em a try if they are all natural.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:12:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=19994#19994 Just curious : I am wondering if anyone has tried... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2148&PID=19992#19992 Author: Guests
Subject: 2148
Posted: 06 Oct 2011 at 1:56pm

I am wondering if anyone has tried or is using the "artificial" fire logs.  I watched an episode of "How it's Made", on the Science Channel and they showed a company making logs only from compressing sawdust - no other ingredients.  They said one could even use these for cooking.  In what little research I have done there seems to be others that are made of sawdust/petrolium or sawdust/vegetable oils.  There also seem to be some that are made of coffee grounds!
 
While more $$$ per log than conventional wood, they are supposed to burn longer with less polution.  Plus it's a use of an otherwise waste product. Ying Yang
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