Anyone here made a working firespiston?
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've tried a couple times but never got anywhere. Karl
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18 years ago
OT firepiston metal content some were made of brass
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18 years ago
I have. Metal is not a good material because it sucks the heat out of the air. Materials of lower thermal conductivity work better. I used a hard plastic screwdriver handle from the surplus store.
The trick is in the tinder. The websites give some good tips.