Starter sticks

[Stelcom66]

Does anyone use store bought fire starters, such as Starter Stikk, made from fatwood? I do occasionally on weeknights if I'm running low on kindling, or just want to save a bit of time. I know part of the reason we heat with wood is to save money - but once in a while I think the starters are worth it. There's a few sticks left in the box I bought over a year ago.

 

[NordicSplitter]

Believe it or not... I sometimes use 2 pieces of Match Lite Charcoal. 10lb bag for $7.00.......lasts a long time and works great...

 

[Boiler74]

Super cedars. You'll never look back. Haven't used kindling once since getting a box.

 

[Stelcom66]

That's a good idea and price, never thought of using charcoal! Super Cedar is new to me too, will check those out as well.

 

[Boiler74]

Keep in mind that with Super cedars you'll only use 1/4 or 1/8 each light. So a box of a 100 will last a long time.

 

[Rebelduckman]

Super cedars. You'll never look back. Haven't used kindling once since getting a box.

Keep in mind that with Super cedars you'll only use 1/4 or 1/8 each light. So a box of a 100 will last a long time.

I approve this message. 36 pack will build 144 fires with no kindling needed

 

[Stelcom66]

I approve this message. 36 pack will build 144 fires with no kindling needed

These look good too, and safe to use in a catalytic stove like mine. Will check the website again to see if they're available in stores.

 

[Rebelduckman]

These look good too, and safe to use in a catalytic stove like mine. Will check the website again to see if they're available in stores.

I don't think so. You can get them from super cedar or from here and I know one other forum

 

[Riff]

Had been using Duraflame fatwood but tried out a Super Cedar sample this winter and will be picking them up for next year. Really impressive output from them and much easier to light. Not available in stores as far as I know but the price is fairly reasonable.

 

[beatlefan]

I just found Duraflame fire starters at Walmart, in the camping section, for 86 cents. I use about 1/3 of one to start a fire. I bought 3 boxes.

 

[StihlKicking]

I use pine knots, they are free and easy. I have also used eastern red cedar soaked in a little kerosene but I like split up line knots the best.

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[weatherguy]

I bought a box of 100 super cedars 5 years ago, still have 1/3 of the box left. Doesn't hurt that I had a blaze king and now a progress hybrid.

 

[drz1050]

Old egg carton- fill the pockets up with small wood chips, then fill it with wax = homemade supercedars. Rip out one egg section, that is more than enough, burns for about 10 mins.

 

[Rebelduckman]

I use pine knots, they are free and easy. I have also used eastern red cedar soaked in a little kerosene but I like split up line knots the best.
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I still use the old pine every so often. Have a ton of it but these super cedars have made me lazy

 

[heavy hammer]

Old cedar poles pieces split into small pieces, so dry the light with no paper just a match.

 

[Stelcom66]

I use pine knots, they are free and easy. I have also used eastern red cedar soaked in a little kerosene but I like split up line knots the best.

The stick in the video had some kerosene, right? It lit just as well as a Starter Stikk.

I prefer not to order online, but like some things that's the only choice. It was well worth ordering new batteries for my Makita drill online, hadn't used it in over 10 years and it still works great with the new batteries. And - hopefully fire starters are less likely to get stolen after left on a porch than, lets say - a TV.

 

[Sprinter]

If you get Super Cedars, which I strongly endorse, they have always had a 10% discount code. Last year it was hearth15, I'm not sure if they changed it to hearth16 this year. It's great stuff. https://www.supercedar.com/index.cfm

Best deal is the box of 100 unwrapped.

They will also send you a sample if requested.

 

[Stelcom66]

They will also send you a sample if requested.

If you guys recommend them (seems like a lot do) it sounds like a quality product. Glad to see others do purchase fire starters. I've got quite a bit of wood from a few trees from a neighbor - some cut close to wood stove size but not split. After cutting/splitting for a few hours sometimes I'd rather call it a day rather than move onto making kindling. I figure I'm still ahead of the game since the wood was free.

 

[StihlKicking]

The stick in the video had some kerosene, right? It lit just as well as a Starter Stikk.

I prefer not to order online, but like some things that's the only choice. It was well worth ordering new batteries for my Makita drill online, hadn't used it in over 10 years and it still works great with the new batteries. And - hopefully fire starters are less likely to get stolen after left on a porch than, lets say - a TV.

Nope believe it or not that was just a pine knot, they don't need any help. That is why I never buy store bought starters.

 

[firefighterjake]

Super Cedars.

 

[StihlKicking]

Old cedar poles pieces split into small pieces, so dry the light with no paper just a match.

The pine in the video is dry but not very light, it is so full of turpentine and resin that it looks and feels more like a crystal than a piece of wood.

 

[Stelcom66]

Nope believe it or not that was just a pine knot, they don't need any help.

Wow - my son has a lot of pine from downed trees in his yard. I'll mention again that it's something he should not discard, and give some to his dad.

 

[StihlKicking]

Wow - my son has a lot of pine from downed trees in his yard. I'll mention again that it's something he should not discard, and give some to his dad.

A pine knot is essentially the heart wood of a pine tree that is preserved by the natural chemicals found in the pine tree. I usually find them standing after all the sap wood has rotted. In my part of MS only the native short leaf pines Pinus echinata will produces this kind of "knot". Loblolly and lots of other species will simply rot away leaving nothing behind. In other words not all pines are created equal [emoji2]

 

[HisTreeNut]

I usually get a wax coated produce box, tear off a piece, & then cut it into 1/4"x1.5" strips. Two or three is usually plenty to start a fire...and it is free to boot.

 

[AmbDrvr253]

I use junk mail or newspaper and lathe boards. Works for me. Brothers are contractors and have endless access to em..... And it is free as well.