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  1. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,477 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    I'm a 24/7 burner . . . which makes things a bit easier during the main heating season . . . but since I heat mostly with wood in the Spring and Fall I have a lot of quick, hot fires which means more starting-from-scratch fires.

    That said . . . I'm also cheap . . . I bought the 30 pack which lasted me most of the winter (although I did light a few fires the "old fashioned" way once in awhile. As mentioned . . . you split them into quarters as that's all you should need to get most fires going.
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  2. tfdchief Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 24, 2009
    2,971 posts
    Tuscola, IL
    About the same for me, maybe a few more. (I'm not as cheap as Jake:p) My son and I split a 100 ct last year, and we both have plenty to start this season.
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  3. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,181 posts
    Michigan
    Not only can you use these in the Woodstock stove, you can also purchase Super Cedars at Woodstock.
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  4. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,181 posts
    Michigan
    Typical season, very few. Last winter; lots.
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  5. Treacherous Minister of Fire

    joined: May 13, 2010
    748 posts
    WA state
    I still have about half from the 100 count box I bought in 2010.
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  6. StoveWannabe Member

    joined: Aug 6, 2011
    11 posts
    Central NY
    Thx, NWfuel. I got my samples yesterday. I look forward in trying.
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  7. Locust Post Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 12, 2012
    823 posts
    Northeast Ohio
    Got my samples yesterday. We'll give'em a try. I always have plenty of kindling from a good friend that makes wooden candle boxes for a craft seller so never have much problem getting a fire started, but you guys say these are all that. Maybe I'll be a believer.
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  8. Sprinter Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 1, 2012
    752 posts
    Western Washington
    Just got mine too.

    Problem is they smell so darn good I don't want to burn them...
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  9. All you need is a quarter of a puck actually. If lighting a bonfire, I'd quarter them and place each section under a different area of the pile. That quarter burns plenty for any fire I've started.
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  10. Newspaper and twigs....forget that nonsense. Never again!!!

    I do like the people who use the propane torch though. Heheheh.

    It's like my backyard burns when I put the electric leaf blower to the burn pit. That oxygen blast makes a nice blaze.
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  11. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
    Thank you for all the positive feedback ! If you do not receive your samples within 7-10 days be sure to comment so we can follow up.

    Try them to start your charcoal grill. They will leave no after taste as with the charcoal starting fluid, and much faster!

    Thomas
  12. I didn't think of that...i've been using the charcoal chimney starter. not anymore
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  13. fox9988 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 15, 2012
    462 posts
    NW Arkansas
    Got mine today, Thanks NWfuel.:)
  14. Seasoned Oak Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 17, 2008
    2,031 posts
    Eastern Central PA
    I use junk mail to start my stove,,still cant get rid of it all
  15. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,181 posts
    Michigan
    Put one in your drawers then. Your dresser drawers, that is. ;lol
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  16. Joful Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 7, 2012
    2,662 posts
    Philadelphia
    There have been those cold and rainy nights, when everything in the world is wet, and... we've all had our moments of despiration. :(
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  17. My wood is kept outside and it gets wet and snowy too.
  18. pen Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2007
    6,075 posts
    N.E. Penna
    Was just outside this evening visiting my neighbor. His youngest kid and that boy's wife decided to camp out back in the woods of their family farm for something to do. As the neighbor and I were talking the campers came back down the hill and went into the house to grab a snack. Apparently they had trouble getting their fire started so their plans weren't working and it was getting dark. I took a sec, walked over to my garage and grabbed a super cedar for them to use. I explained that I light the stove w/ 1/4 of one of these things, and if he can't get a fire started using the whole thing then he has no business having one!

    Went back out to the garage for a drink a bit ago and smelled smoke. Seems like the super cedar did its job for them too.

    I was never a fan of commercial fire-starters until I used these things.

    pen
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  19. Sprinter Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 1, 2012
    752 posts
    Western Washington
    What, you mean like...Potpourri?? I thought that was a girly thing.


    I think I'll try it;em
  20. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,477 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    Nah, anything made out of woodchips and sawdust is manly . . . even if does smell mighty purty. :)
  21. Sprinter Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 1, 2012
    752 posts
    Western Washington
    Okay, I was going to ask one of the ladies here to try it first, but I'll go ahead now. Let you know.:cool:
  22. Pallet Pete Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 27, 2011
    3,178 posts
    Ovid MI
    Thanks Thomas you just reminded me to buy more for this winter lol.

    Pete
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  23. chvymn99 Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 20, 2010
    565 posts
    Kansas
    I tried them this year after finding out that I was out of lighter fluid. Now I probably wont go back to the fluid. They are great charcoal starts. Thanks for such a great product.
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  24. Lewiston Member

    joined: Jun 17, 2012
    157 posts
    South Central, WI
    Samples were great!
    Just placed an order.
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  25. eujamfh Member

    joined: Dec 5, 2009
    182 posts
    va
    I too tried them out and was hooked. I only need 1/4 to get things going with seasoned wood! No kindling required at our house - i ordered 100 a couple years ago...and have lots left after giving many away to folks looking for ways to start their grills as well as fireplaces and stoves. I use 1/8 for starting my big green egg...and 1/2 for the fire pit. Keeps my hands nice and clean compared to crumbling paper!

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