This is a odd little tool. It’s called a pipe lighter, you stick the little knot/disk end into a fire so it get’s warm and then transfer that heat into the bowl of your pipe. It’s typically called a colonial american iten, but I’ve never found real proof of that. I’ve not used it for lighting a pipe, but I have light tiki torches, lanterns and candles with it. Continue reading Camping gear from the forge.→
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A retired Master Blacksmith showed this handy hook to me. This nifty device hugs your tent pole (or other 1-3 inch pole) and provides space for anything you need to hang up. We’ve used it to hang lanterns, cloaks, coils of rope, even a bow and arrow once.
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I love to make things in the forge that look too delicate, but have the strength to perform their task. It’s a little whimsy. That’s what happened here.
Researching ways to improve scientist’s access to data. Programming software to solve humanity’s problems. Disseminating emergency preparedness knowledge. Sharing knowledge about science. Practicing amateur radio. Serving humanity through volunteer efforts. Drives a robot to work.
