Making stormproof matches - GIF

[ToolTalkBot]

Making stormproof matches.




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Stormproof survival matches - GIF
How matches are made - GIF

[nova_robotics]

I used to work at a salt mine. EVERYTHING metal rotted out. That would be a pretty big issue for the sprinkler system. So all the sprinklers were wax dipped. I always thought that was neat.

[Philip Davies]

Did you know that if a match is a bit damp, you can stick it in your hair, and in a couple of minutes, static will drill it sufficiently?

[nova_robotics]

Did you know that if a match is a bit damp, you can stick it in your hair, and in a couple of minutes, static will drill it sufficiently?

I have a shaved head. Does it matter which hair we use?

[Philip Davies]

No. So long as you have enough of it.

[IntheGroove]

I recall dipping Strike-Anywhere matches in clear nail polish to waterproof them and also mixing dryer lint and vaseline as a fire starting paste...

[neilbourjaily]

I've dipped individual matches in wax for my back country trips. This is impressive.

[nova_robotics]

No. So long as you have enough of it.

The ladies call me Rapunzel.