On YouTube I see a number of different attempts to make fire starters out of sawdust and wax and the effort, time and expense of doing that. Most attempts seem counterproductive considering how few starters you get for all of your efforts. The wax cost money and you need a lot of it and it requires heat to melt, another expense.
There is a better, simpler and much cheaper way, Rutland Fire Starter Squares. I have been using these for over 2 decades now and can't imagine an easier way to start a fire economically. A box contains 144 squares and 1 square is all that is needed to start up my woodstove. They are compact, easy to store and convenient to carry when camping and they burn hot! A box cost $25 in most places making the cost of starting a fire about 17 cents. I doubt if an equivalent can be made at home for anywhere near that nor would it burn as hot. A single wafer contains 12 squares and is scored for easy breakage. You can break a wafer in half and have a flat piece 7/16'' thick by 3 1/2'' x 4 1/2'' that will take up very little room and fit in a backpack, fishing vest or glove compartment and will start a fire even when wet. A remarkably good product at a reasonable price.
There is a better, simpler and much cheaper way, Rutland Fire Starter Squares. I have been using these for over 2 decades now and can't imagine an easier way to start a fire economically. A box contains 144 squares and 1 square is all that is needed to start up my woodstove. They are compact, easy to store and convenient to carry when camping and they burn hot! A box cost $25 in most places making the cost of starting a fire about 17 cents. I doubt if an equivalent can be made at home for anywhere near that nor would it burn as hot. A single wafer contains 12 squares and is scored for easy breakage. You can break a wafer in half and have a flat piece 7/16'' thick by 3 1/2'' x 4 1/2'' that will take up very little room and fit in a backpack, fishing vest or glove compartment and will start a fire even when wet. A remarkably good product at a reasonable price.
