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Homemade Swedish Fire Log.....

Madriverrob

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Made this to give a try later ......
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Looks good, what's the diameter ? As @Joecole says, a long burn, time it for info ;) we'll be doing some of this I think ...................... soon ;)
 
So it was actually 6 inches diameter not ten , took a bit of getting going , pocket fire bellows helped , brunch and brew cooked efficiently, long still going strong hour and half in , will post total burn time later but I reckon about 3 hours .

Lessons learned , pack the centre with good tinder and tie the wires tight to help keep the log compact .

All in all an easy task and works well as a cooking fire or when wood is at a premium ...,

Few pics for you ......

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So it was actually 6 inches diameter not ten , took a bit of getting going , pocket fire bellows helped , brunch and brew cooked efficiently, long still going strong hour and half in , will post total burn time later but I reckon about 3 hours .

Lessons learned , pack the centre with good tinder and tie the wires tight to help keep the log compact .

All in all an easy task and works well as a cooking fire or when wood is at a premium ...,

Few pics for you ......

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What base wood did you use Rob
 
I do like a Swedish torch, they're especially effective if you can raise them off the ground slightly...pine or birch are best but it also works well with ash or with dry crack willow.
 
@Madriverrob .......you have been a busy man lol it’s always good to see a man with his priorities right :xmas-biggrin: Spot on mate. Enjoyed the pictures 👍
 
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