Has anyone bought this to start a bonfire? How well does it work?
1177828
I have never used it for a bonfire so I couldn't answer that question. But it works excellent for starting my grill. In less than a minute my charcoal is lit. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Cheers
2015588
It gets really hot fast. I burned my finger on it. It's designed to cut woodland scenics high density foam. Not sure what you are using, it not woodlands I'd cut it in a well ventilated area as some melting foam can give off toxic fumes.
996817
I have used starter logs, and small starter chunks. I do have a bed of sand and a charcoal grate at the bottom of the pit though to disperse the heat.
1205304
I have not tried. I have briefly handled the grill grate in my BBQ since I need to move some coals and all I felt was a little warmth. If I were to pick up a burning log in a campfire I would only do that if there was a section of the log that was not on fire. I am confident I would be protected from surrounding heat but I wouldn't attempt direct flame contact. That is what fire poker and tools are for.
498726
I've used this on wooden surfaces and on grass before with no problems. The "feet" do not get that hot at all. I'd be careful with it around very dry brush but it's not going to catch solid wood on fire.
1527973
I've had the Hot Max for a couple months and it works great. I run it off a 20# cylinder and haven't had any problems. I've used it to burn weeds and start bonfires so far.
767719
I haven't tried it in a fire. Ill let you know as soon as i do. Sounds like a good project for the morning.
1746484
It's very simple just add some butane fuel( I like to use the brand ronsen) once u have added the fuel just pull the hammer back and lighter will ignite at first it might not spark so u might had to click it a few times or use a match or another Lighter to ignite the dusk after that it will work great AMD it also has a flash light on It as well. Both work great just make sure u add the right amount of feu, and do nt over fill!!
1351155
It should be fine, it is cool to the touch on the base, even the granite is fine for setting drinks on while the fire is lit. It will take two strong people to lift it though.
2070329
Keep the fire contained under the cover and you won't have any issues on grass but it is on the small side so just resist the temptation to build a raging bonfire and you'll be fine.
2014810
Ha ha- I'm not a smoker but I guess it would work to light a pipe or joint, but not as a pipe! Is 'wood burning' slang, or do you really mean wood burning? Again, not a wood burner but it would prob. do that; though I doubt as good as good as a wood burning kit. You could always try it and if it doesn't work, at least you have a new battery operated lighter/soldering iron.
1051090
I use this in a pit on the carport and it gets quite breezy at times. It actually does quite well. The flame stays lit and blows and dances like a wood flame.
578971
I mainly use mine for thieves, eucalyptus & lavendar. I've had it maybe a year and went to start out up a few min ago and its not working....second one of these I've had to go out :/
1369680
If anything, I find it to be a bit too hot, due to safety regulations on how low you can run it without risk of the flame going out (which would be very bad with smoldering wood in there). I wrap mine completely in aluminum insulation (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BPAULS/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1), which helps keep the sun from causing it to spike in the summer, and helps maintain in winter. I also drilled a two inch hole in the top and put sheet metal in it, basically making a chimney.
1049526
PS. as for the ground stake, it's worth investing in metal stakes. They will be much more secure. Strong enough to cross two torches like an "X"
626573
Not really a great idea.It would burn,but only for a very short time.The reason this fuel works so well in a ventless fireplace,is that it is poured into a reservoir which holds a large amount of fuel,thus a long burn.
1194993
Just wondering if you tried this and how it looks? I was thinking of sprinkling some around under the bottom of my logs on top of the rocks it came with.