fire starter squares

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freebird77

Feeling the Heat
Jul 4, 2007
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Hallstead Pa.
Has anyone used these, as oposed to the gel, and what do you think? I bought a box today and sems a lot cheaper then the gel. Any advice, much appreciated. Doug
 
I use the Rutland fire starter squares, $11.00 for 144 of them.
 
I make my own. I can start 3" to 4" wood with no kindling. The ones I make burn for 45 minutes.
 
I have been using square starters made by Landmann USA. I was looking for gel , but these were all I found on that trip to HD.

They work well for starting the fire, although they stink a bit at first. I can let them burn with a few pellets on top and below the square for about 30 seconds and then close the door. After another minute or so, I start the blower.

I think the plastic wrapper definitely contributes to the clinker, though.

A co-worker uses cedar shavings to get his going. I will try that next.
 
Super cedars are far the best . :coolgrin:
 
I've been using the firestarters from Walmart. On comparing the prices, they are the same as the Super Cedars in the 100 pack. If I remember right, they worked quite well with the samples that were given out a few years ago.

Matt
 
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