How to make Fire Pistons

MAKE AND USE AIR-POWERED FIRE PISTONS FROM COMMON MATERIALS.

One day, I received a note out of the blue from Tom Grover of Idaho.

He’d read some articles I’d written; and, after sharing his comments, he asked if I’d like to have some fire pistons he’d made. I’ve never been a fan of fire pistons, because after having tried them hundreds of times, they were close to the bottom of my choices for making a fire without a match. However, I couldn’t resist the offer.

“Sure,” I told him. “Send the fire pistons. I’ll give them a try.”

My view of the fire