Onion Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Found this link and I thought it very well may make a good DIY charcoal lighter since there seems to be debate about the price of torches, hotplates, ease of use, etc. Bonus - Making it involves drinking a couple beers! [url="http://www.csun.edu/~mjurey/penny.html#"]http://www.csun.edu/~mjurey/penny.html#[/url] Seems to be cheap to make, and they claim its relatively easy to construct (although I havnt made one myself). It apparently has the ability to boil over 2 cups of water, so would that be enough heat to light some charcoal? Also, make this at your own risk. I take no responsibility for someone using it in the living room and burning their house down. Not quite sure how safe it is for indoor use or how it could be made to be safe. Anyways, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbrownindian Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 this does look tempting to give a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasa Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 That looks pretty sweet. I'm not sure i'm quite capable of making such a contraption though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I like the idea... But I'll read it again tomorrow when I'm actually conscious and capable of thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 hmm intresting. i might need to come up with my own to see if i can top this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Ooh, that is really slick and can burn really clean. I like it a LOT!!!! may have to do some experimenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Honestly, i have a propane torch that cost me 14$ over at Ace hardware. The only cost after that is the fuel, and I have yet to refill it. Why go through the hassle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 [quote name='Calcartman']Honestly, i have a propane torch that cost me 14$ over at Ace hardware. The only cost after that is the fuel, and I have yet to refill it. Why go through the hassle?[/quote] I've just brought myself one today and 3Kg's of natural coal. The whole burner cost £10 and the replacement butane mix bottle costs £2.50 to replace?! Cheap as bloody chips! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 well... this is a cool idea regardless of how cheap/good propane torches are... To each person their own... no need to knock someone who just wants to try the idea... If we knocked every idea that seemed bad, then do you think we'd progress as a whole as fast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 [quote name='Calcartman']Honestly, i have a propane torch that cost me 14$ over at Ace hardware. The only cost after that is the fuel, and I have yet to refill it. Why go through the hassle?[/quote] Because it is FUN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 [quote name='Scalliwag'][quote name='Calcartman']Honestly, i have a propane torch that cost me 14$ over at Ace hardware. The only cost after that is the fuel, and I have yet to refill it. Why go through the hassle?[/quote] Because it is FUN!!![/quote] Yes, that too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majoru Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 It looks damn cool: æsthetics have to count for something, right? [laughs] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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