How to Make a Fire Piston

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Tip 1 - How to Make a Fire Piston

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Szymon Piwowarski | permalink

This is an easy way to make a fire piston. A fire piston is a method of creating a fire by compressing air, causing heat, and igniting some tinder! Mo...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Fire-Piston/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Illustrated & Detailed Guide To Making A Fire Piston

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mona Klein | permalink

In this instructable I will attempt to show you how to make a fire piston using relatively common materials found at your local hardware store. It too...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Illustrated-amp-Detailed-Guide-To-Making-A-Fire-/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Make a Slammin' Fire Piston for Under a Buck

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Delaina Stone | permalink

Did you know that there's a way to start a fire by squishing air? In this project, I'll show you how to build a tool that does exactly that—and I'll give you a sneak peak into the principals of how a diesel engine operates! Video: . In the early 1800s, before the invention of the safety match, the "Fire Piston" was a common method of igniting fires. It's rare that you'll see one nowadays, but I built one out of transparent acrylic just for fun, and it makes a nice addition to my emergency kit. I got these acrylic rods and tubes from a local plastics company that gave them to me for free. They

For further reading: http://survivial-training.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-slammin-fire-piston-for-under-buck-0138329/ ^[3]