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hocuspocusjay23 Regular user 170 Posts |
Recently my wife got into fire eating. Can someone recommend the easiest torches to make. I have noticed on some videos using t shirt material. We have used adhesive wick to make torches.Itseems that sometimes the glue does not hold properly. Is it best to let the wick sit over night for better adhesion? Sometimes the lighter fluid, keeps the adhesive from sticking well. What is the best way?
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Archaggelos New user 13 Posts |
The best torches is made by 100% cotton and hug with a piece of wire.
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hocuspocusjay23 Regular user 170 Posts |
What type of wire?
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Archaggelos New user 13 Posts |
I use very thin wire that is fireproof. The best is that we use when we want to close the food.
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
I suggest you just purchase them from James Rainho of Simplex Magic. They are only $25.00 with instuctions. click here
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Whit Haydn V.I.P. 5449 Posts |
Sophie Evans makes beautiful torches: fireeating@aol.com
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thegreatnippulini Inner circle of Hell because I've made 2582 Posts |
I make even more beautiful torches... no need for glues, wire or any other extranneous attaching methods.
http://greatnippulini.com/sideshow.html
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PCoreyB Regular user 139 Posts |
I've made my own for over 25 years. I use an aluminum rod with the end flattened and drilled with two holes. I then fold over one layer of oil lamp wick and sew it in place with a heavy cotton thread. Then I repeat that process twice, glue a handle on the other end and that's it.
You might think that the thread would burn away but I assure you I toured full-time for 17 years and performed this multiple times every week. As long as the fluid is burning and not the wick, it will last for years. I only went through two sets in that last 10 years or so. |
PCoreyB Regular user 139 Posts |
An added thought to my last post...
At the prices I'm currently seeing, I can't say it's not a bad idea to buy some of these great looking torches. I made my own but hey, that's just me. |
sb Special user 567 Posts |
They are real easy to make.
Go to a store, try a Walmart or something similar, and look at the camping dept. Look for any camping or cooking utensil that has a handle that looks like you want your torch to look like. Look at things like this... http://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-9670-Tele......01F9Y560 Now go to the sewing dept. You want 100% cotton thread. Now go to the pharmacy dept. You want to get a box of cotton. Not the cotton balls, but a big first aid box of cotton gauze bandage wrap. It will not look like a bandage, but more like a big bunch of cotton. similar to below. The link below is for a lot of cotton. This should cost less than $10 http://www.amazon.com/Gauze-Bandage-Six-......&sr=8-13 Cut the handle down to the right size. Cut some grooves into the end where the torch will be lit. These grooves will help to secure the cotton. Take a "wad" of cotton and wrap it around the end. Use the cotton string and wrap it around the cotton and tie it off. Wa-la! you have a torch. Careful not to have any exposed metal on the torch end. It burns bad if you touch your tongue to it. Or just go here http://www.firemecca.com/p-829-practice-......hes.aspx There are practice torches for like $8 or this nice assortment. http://www.firemecca.com/c-48-torches-and-clubs.aspx good luck, be careful. -sb |
Christopher Lyle Inner circle Dallas, Texas 5698 Posts |
Randi Rain's torches are a beautiful work of art...
I have 4 of them and use them every weekend. I think she sells a set of 2 for $40...
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hocuspocusjay23 Regular user 170 Posts |
Thanks guys for all the input. This really helps alot. I will start working on these right now.
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AaronTheMagician Loyal user 291 Posts |
I wanted to second Randi Rain's torches. Hands down the best torches I have ever used, and a great price for how much she really puts into them.
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randirain Inner circle Fort Worth, TX 1650 Posts |
Mine are the best?
No.. no.. no.. well.. yes! http://store.randirain.com/ My Chinese TNT Sticks were reviewed in MUM this month too, with a great review. Randi |
thegreatnippulini Inner circle of Hell because I've made 2582 Posts |
Nice work.
Just a little note about aluminum. Aluminum has a faster rate of thermal conductivity that steel does. What this means is that the metal will get hotter a lot faster. A good thing about alumninum is it doesn't hold heat well, it rapidly dissipates. Think about pulling an aluminum pan from an oven. After it sits on the counter for a few minutes the pan is warm to the touch. Back to thermal conductivity: when I am forging steel, I can heat a 2 inches of a 12 inch steel rod to yellow hot and still be able to hold the cool end (poor thermal conductivity). Try the same thing with aluminum. The entire rod will be too hot to hold without gloves. Aluminum also has a very low melting temp. This is why it is a poor choice for forged items. A fire torch made of glass would be most effective as it's thermal conductivity is almost zero.... it would be neat to see anyway.
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randirain Inner circle Fort Worth, TX 1650 Posts |
I am familiar with the thermal properties of aluminum.
It's the same reason they use aluminum as a heat sink in electronics. Which make it the perfect metal to use for torches. Because the fire on torches are orange which means the heat is very low. I promise the heat never makes it your hands. Because it dissipates before it reaches your hands, just like a heat sink. But the best thing... You don't have to worry about sizzling your lips if they touch the metal. Unlike steal. Randi |
thegreatnippulini Inner circle of Hell because I've made 2582 Posts |
Hrmmmm....
I'll just agree to disagree, I back up my info with folks who have degrees in metallurgy. Either way, I WILL agree that your torches do look beautiful. TGN
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http://www.greatnippulini.com |
randirain Inner circle Fort Worth, TX 1650 Posts |
Ok... Then I will agree that since you have never touched them or used them, you don't know that thermal properties of the aluminum will dissipate the heat before it reaches your hands.
I use them and so do several people. We never burn our hands, or our lips. At least because of the aluminum. But this is why I hate posting on this site. No matter what, someone has something to say about a product that they have never used what so ever. No offense though. By the way... I am not the only ones that use aluminum with their torches. Randi |
thegreatnippulini Inner circle of Hell because I've made 2582 Posts |
Randi, relax. The original post was just informative of aluminum because it was mentioned earlier. In no way do I intend my posts to be a slant against you nor anyone. Web forums exclude emotion, sometimes we paint a picture of someone that isn't realistic. I have severely burned myself due to a "cold" looking piece of aluminum, I was merely passing some safety info along.
My stainless steel hasn't burned anyone either. In the most non-offensive, unsarcastic, modest way, yours, TGN :)
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http://www.greatnippulini.com |
Christopher Lyle Inner circle Dallas, Texas 5698 Posts |
I've been using Randi's torches now for several years. Understand that I don't know JACK about science, thermal temps, etc. but I can say that my torches stay lit in excess of 5-10 minutes at a time and I have never once been burned by them.
For what it's worth... Christopher
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