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Rubbing together of two pieces of dry wood can produce a fire, with the careful use of the correct technique and kindling material, but it's a very tricky process. Enter the modern world of Rub Two Sticks Together.
This is a product that all campers etc can take with them, and simply consists of
two sets of twigs contained in an oversized match-box.
The twigs have been appropriately treated with an A and B chemical in such a way as when one stick is rubbed vigorously rubbed against the other at a specific area, they erupt into flame, in exactly the same way as that of a match when struck against the side of its container box. The two sticks are then substantial enough to act as starter material for a larger fire. A and B sticks are different in appearance so that there is no possible confusion - ie one is straighter, and the other has more knobs on it than the other.
(somehow feel I posted this idea already, but could not find.... must have a clear out of old ideas sometime)
You'll wet the bed
https://www.youtube...watch?v=vWfS8_zqa14
[bhumphrys, Dec 19 2015]
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Not quite..... as the box is not used as a striker. |
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Something like two very large non-safety matches |
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yes.... except they're sticks, and need to be rubbed together, which is why the idea is called "Rub Two Sticks Together" |
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What's the difference between a match, and a stick coated with friction igniter? |
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The very differences you have just described, |
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The most effective way to use these would be to
"find" the two twigs lying on the forest floor, and
impress those around you with your fire-making
skills. |
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So what if you forget which stick is which? I mean, forget which is the one with knobs and which is the one which is bent? |
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It doesn't matter if you forget, as long as you rub two different sticks together, you will get a fire. |
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The fire is cleverly hidden until needed. |
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I just carry a small flask of phlogiston for such occasions, but pretty much any strong acid would do. |
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Two small bottles of never ending sparks, nice. <....imagines nuclear fireflys> |
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