Here's a Survival Tool that may be a lifesaver for the outdoors person, whether they be camping, fishing or hunting. The Survival Fire Starter works better than matches and lighters and will function reliably in wet, windy or cold conditions. The system includes a flint rod, a steel striker, a magnesium bar, a leather strap and a compass. To make a fire, simply use the striker to scrape flakes from the magnesium bar, then quickly scrape the striker against the flint. Hot sparks will fly off the flint that ignite the magnesium. Magnesium is suited to ignite in a wet environment and creates a white-hot starter fire of about 5400 degrees. This project is easy to make (turn a handle between centres). Insert the compass at the end of the handle for a finishing touch Includes a 7/16" diameter x 2 magnesium bar with a .2 diameter flint and a 15mm diameter compass. Requires 15mm Forstner Bit, 7/16" Drill Bit.
