I made the quartered log ones so that kids in wheelchairs could get close enough to a fire to toast marshmallows and they worked brilliantly. Mine were only 6 inches wide and 10" high and they still burned for at least 40 minutes.

As a first time torcher, your timing was providential. We just returned from camping. I had made several torches in the garage and fan dried them for several weeks - to make sure they were dry. When we got to the campsite mine never worked well enough. But now, with my trials and your experience, I can dial in my torches. Thanks man - perfect video.

The Auger rocket stove one, would be perfect to make 5-10 of, and keep for emergency situations, for cooking and heat.

camping and campfire cooking videos feel so relaxing for some reason

10/10! I've seen people screwing three wood screws in the top of the stove as a standoff for your pan. That looks the most solid way to cook.

My 20 minutes of calm each week in a crazy crazy world .thanks 😀

You are right when you say the chainsaw one should be cut deeper. About 2 thirds down and there is no need to raise the pan or pot as plenty of air enters the cuts. Great video as always. Thanks.

The first variant of the Swedish (Finnish) candle is the simplest. It can be done with only one ax - a chainsaw or a drill is not always with you :)

Thank you so very much for putting in the time and effort to help so many people. Greatly appreciated!

to light the rocket stove variety, you're supposed to use minimal kindling. even something as small as a short length of yarn works. just stretch the kindling thin so that it doesn't block the airways, and light it from the bottom. It's by far the best of the three once you figure that out. Also, it would be neat to see you try to do a true one log fire. Only starting the torches with materials taken from the logs themselves instead of birch bark and matches. Using branches from a tree to light the tree on fire is really satisfying if you can manage to do it.

Most of us watching will never get the opportunity to do this, but oh that bacon and eggs on the skillet makes my mouth water. 👍👍👍👍👍

Loved all three of them. I think that with the chainsaw torch; aside from going a bit deeper with the cuts, it might also benefit from drilling a center hole with the auger prior to making the cuts. As far as the one done with the auger alone; going all the way through with the lower hole is the ticket, and perhaps a slightly larger bit might also be of benefit. Good work!

Thanks Andy..always enjoy your outdoor filming. I know it may get harder ,but we will watch what ever you do .

Lovely video! Very educational and there's something about the way you project your knowledge that strikes me as a very humble person.

Works like a charm! Warmed me up quick, I was sweating before I even lit it! lol

Hi Andy! My favourite is the auger one ❤️ I love how it burns and the gorgeous flame that comes out 😍 great video! 👍🏼

Dude, that little chainsaw is just ADORABLE!! LOLOL!!

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Thanks. Going to saw some logs up today.

Like the chain saw ones. Seems like something I could prep in advance for car camping.

Some videos on Finnish log torch, use a tool clamp to go around the split logs to help hold it steady. I wondered if anyone knew what that tool was called and how to find it? Thanks. PS: plenty of videos don't use the clamp but some use it so you don't have to worry over the wind hitting the logs as much.

The last one he made was awesome...I’m glad he’s back

Great video 👍🏻 It was interesting to see the 3 versions side by side and to compare each on it’s own task.

So this is why Minecraft and Terraria have torches that last forever... They're Swedish games!

what a hero !!! I love his earings and his chainsaw I know a lot of men in their middle ages who would love to meet his Swedish torch

Enjoyable, need to take the grandkids out doing this soon, ta for the ideas.

19:08 That so funny, because I was just saying out loud to myself "try putting a second breather hole"! Great Minds 😁

Jason from Maryland here I've found when I did my rocket stove a few years back, I ended up with 3 intake holes at about 1.5" each. Great vid, cheers 🍻

I love a good Swedish fire torch. You can do small ones in your twig stoves too. Get a small log the same diameter as the width of your square twig stove and cut it into 1/4’s. Put the rectangles into each of the 4 corners, leaving a central hole to start the fire in. Make sure the log is a bit shorter than the height of your wood stove to Maintain the airflow when cooking. This is an extremely efficient way of using fuel for a 50 minute burn time with no maintenance. Ideal for Firebox stoves or copies

Great video couldn’t agree more with it all. I live in Northern Ireland and working away at becoming fully off gird at our property in the country.

Hi Andy I love making these and cooking on them it is a lot of fun. Thanks for the video

Very interesting video and helpful demonstration of those three different Swedish torch techniques! Thanks so much for sharing and God bless you!

The most important part is to get the fire lit! Not always easy in the pissing rain!

Love your honesty, absolute pleasure to watch

Thanks Kent I finally got to see the Swedish torch demo. I liked it and saved it for future ref. I'm thinking of trying it this Summer 2023. Thumbs up

Thank you for the knowledge I’ve learnt. This is the first time I watch your show and I absolutely loved it 🥰

Like the one with drill holes , excellent

Happy New Year Andy! I’ve always been interested in Swedish torches as I’ve seen them mass produced. Great to see there are other ways to make them.

Nice Video as usual Andy, nice to see different variations of the Torch, got me thinking on the Auger Torch Three or Four large Nails or Thin Metal Tent pegs knocked into the Top for Pot stands. Hoping you and your Family have a safe and better year as i hope we all do.

Great channel mate just found you got hours of interesting educational vids 👍

The auger one is a perfect rocket stove and a great source of long lasting light. Thanks! Great job*****

Great advice! Lovely bacon n egg sandwitch

That is really cool. I do the same thing only on tree stumps I want to get rid of on my farm. I poor some fuel down the center, it burns all the way down, then its easier to remove the stump. :)

the axe one i do without the hole, and wire in 3 places. Thanks, Andy, the chainsaw one is nice, i think in buying me an electric one.

You are a cool guy and perfect for this type of demonstration. Thanks for sharing!

Hey Andy Very informative with the Swedish log fires perfect for cooking and warmth 👍🏻🇬🇧

The auger stove is also somewhat adjustable. Once it gets going you could plug one of the holes (perhaps even both loosely), so it would last even longer.

Always good to learn new skills, thanks for sharing this with us.

Wow. Everything is so clean and new!

That was a great demo and it was nice to really see how they are used to cook. Looking forward to the next video and take care 🇨🇦 🔥

Great video, mate. I was thinking the auger torch just needed perhaps a couple more holes, which you also solved. I do like the first torch (with the wire.) Looks like it combines the optimal air flow and use of manual tools that most people have (ie axe and saw.) Thanks again, great job!

Looks like the hatchet/axe version most effective for outlay of equipment & energy. Thanks for showing us the to how and the comparison.

Prayers for You 🙏 Amen

Sweet Little video. We used to do these useless busy work activities in the Girl Scouts. 🔥🔥🔥

Thanks Andy for that Swedish torch I will remember to use

Great video and definitely very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

Ah,... perfect with my Sunday lunch!

Great demo mate, I have only seen one of those before. I think I like the looks and ease of the first one with the axe, but I have to say the auger drill is pretty cool, once it got going it was great.

It was very interesting loved it be watching your channel from now on

Awesome work Sir thank you

Most definitely like this. Out there in the actual bush. Never been but dream of yo

Thanx bud that is so cool I didn’t even know about that I’m gonna use this method next time I go on a over nighter

Love it! Can’t wait to try these techniques.

Excellent video, thank you for sharing!

Thanks mate for the side by side comparisons. Best video I have seen making these for sure. I actually like the auger rocket stove the best, but will do all three for the fun of it

Great to see you back in 2021. I look forward to seeing more of your content fella! 👍🏻

I love the sound of the auger!

Oh wow! I love it! 😃

Thanks for sharing, I love all three. It would be great to make several of them to keep for an emergency situation at home.

Thanks for the usual informative video and great content.

....hahaha love the intro with the skulls of those who didn't make it to light a swedish torch fire....

Very well, and honestly, presented, with the confidence of an expert. You deserve trust, and success. Happy new year

In Finland we call them "jätkänkynttilä" which translates to "lad's candle"

I'm watching your video Andy and I'm having a bacon and egg roll with a nice coffee great video take care see you in the next video.

Great demonstration video! Keep up the good work Andy.

I just fell in love with a Swedish tourch 😂

Another great informative video Andy. Thank you.

Thx. As always a great pleasure to watch.

Great idea I’m going to try one of these ideas when I go camping next!😃

So happy you had some good holidays..... breaks are nice fore sure. But you were definitely missed. Love you channel and videos. Thank you for sharing with us.

Splitting wood is so satisfying.

My bed time fix , watching yr videos . Thank you Andy x

You building a sauna in the middle of the woods would be absolutely awesome!

Thanks Andy, great video as always.

Awesome video brother very thoughtful of you to share this knowledge 😀 👏 👍

They all worked good ❤❤❤❤

Hello Sir this Robin watching from india✌ Every night im your old video before sleeping 👌😊🙏

Thanks for the comparison video! Hollowed trees make fast & easy torches as well; they often have a few deep cracks, so you may not need to make intake vents! However, they do burn down faster (which is great when you're leaving your camp unattended or packing up).

The auger method seems to be the simplest. No need for a chainsaw either.

Nothing like a three burner stove😊

this was just so cool. thanks for the great content

Like all the Swedish torches you made .. I,ve never made one .. might have a go with the Axe one .. that burns great .. cheers Chris & Sam

Yay ! So glad you are back !

Best outdoor man on UKposts by far 👍

My favorite version of the Swedish torch is made from a dozen or two small (about double thumb-diameter or thicker) equally-long sticks, since I usually use pruned branches or lawn debris, and bundled with a bit of clothes hanger wire. For the chimney in the center, take one of the sticks and cut it into 1/3 and 2/3 pieces, leave the 1/3 piece in the center of the bottom of the bundle as a shelf, and the 2/3 piece temporarily stuck into the top of the bundle a couple of centimeters or so deep to help form the chimney, while tightening the wire in a loop around the outside to make the bundle. A small stick can be twisted into the ends of the wire and used as a handle for leverage to get it twisted really tight around the bundle. Roll the bundle on the ground back and forth a few times to jog the pieces together even more tightly, while twisting the wire more with the handle stick. Once the bundle is formed, remove the 2/3 piece from the top of the chimney, and it can now be discarded (or split into starter kindling). This torch has got plenty of air flow because the sticks aren't perfect and have gaps between them, which also means stones aren't necessary for a pot rest. I make up a few of these right after pruning as part of cleanup, so that they're ready to light and enjoy, and also to use up the parts of the branches I want to keep while discarding the rest.

Interesting techniques. Some thoughts: 1. The 'Advoko MAKES' channel has a couple of videos that you might find interesting: 'The Clamper | Old Tool Reborn' & 'Heating a Tent With a Log Torch'. The first shows a simple, yet *VERY* effective wire clamping tool, while the second demonstrates a novel use for Swedish Torches. 2. If you have a drill handy, you can pre-drill holes for pairs of dowels to hold the split sections together without wire. 3. With the drilled version, if you plunge the tip of your chainsaw down into the hole, it will establish itself even faster. 4. To put out the drilled version ASP, just pack the opening of the bottom hole with dirt and then fill it with water. 5. Once you are done cooking, you can flip them upside down and lean wood around them to convert them into a standard campfire. Cheers!

As a Swede I probably should have tried the Swedish torch... I promise I will soon! Have to test it on my next winter camping trip 😀👍

Terrific video. Thank you for sharing this.

Wow that's amazing ...what a brilliant...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Never seent that first method befer. Thanks bud.