Fire tools

[Veebyes]

In an activity where a fire is such a large part of why we do it how come finding simple fire tools is near impossible?

How many use nothing but a stick that they have found? Oh sure you can go into a speciality store & find really nice (expensive) sets of fireplace tools but to find a simple poker, a long handled wood gripper or a bellows is impossible.

I have both. The poker I stole from the house. The wood gripper I found in a Canadian Tire store for $15.

You would think that every RV supplies retailer would have these things.

[Dtank]

Veebyes wrote:
In an activity where a fire is such a large part of why we do it how come finding simple fire tools is near impossible?

How many use nothing but a stick that they have found? Oh sure you can go into a speciality store & find really nice (expensive) sets of fireplace tools but to find a simple poker, a long handled wood gripper or a bellows is impossible.

I have both. The poker I stole from the house. The wood gripper I found in a Canadian Tire store for $15.

You would think that every RV supplies retailer would have these things.

Thread started 2-1-2014 ........only SIX years old on 2-1-2020..:S

Great topic for the *Around the Campfire* forum! (Pun intended)

Maybe this should be a poll......

"How many use nothing but a stick"....etc.?...:R

I prefer the fire dance - get in there and kick the wood around.

Keeps your feet warm....:W

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[Veebyes]

Best fire tool I have is my compressor. Super bellows.

[wa8yxm]

General RV used to sell a very good Made in Michigan Poker, alas my wife died before they started carrying it and I'm not into making a campfire just to have a campfire (She was, I'd build the fire, she's maintain it).

It ws heavy duty rod with a heavy hook just shy of the point.

I also carry Axe. Sledge. assorted wedges. Electric Chain Saw. Other saws. And a propane powered fire starter..

[CavemanCharlie]

I have one of these Blow Pokes, . It works well and when kids are around they have great fun with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Firedragon-Blow-Poke-Fireplace-Tool/dp/B000BYRP9Y/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keyword...

[ppine]

We respond to a six year old thread because the subject is timeless and still relevant.

[mobeewan]

An AMES floral round point shovel is my main fire tool. It is 42 inches long with 6 inch wide blade. Long enough to reach into the fire to move pices of wood or scoop up hot coals for cooking or baked potatoes. I like to use dutch ovens for baking rolls, cakes and pizza. I also like to cook using the campfire.

[WV_Wanderer]

My favorite tool is my battery powered air pump for our air mattress makes a real good blower for stoking the fire. Start the fire set the blower on the ground near and instant fireblower. Really gets it hot fast.

[Jebby14]

i have a little steel poler woth a hook a few inches up to roll around, got it at the dollar store. also a 10 dollar billows from a wearhouse sale. thats more than ive ever needed.

[ppine]

YOu don't need fire tools. I carry a shovel and a pot lifter for a Dutch Oven. That's it. Some people bring chainsaws to go camping. Try a small fire and sitting next to it. Get the rocks out of the way.

I carry a small axe or hatchet sometimes to split kindling. When people start drinking I hide. it.

[bukhrn]

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[ferretgrandpa]

My trailer came with a fire poker.
Also doubles as an awning hook.

[JaxDad]

Ever since I made my own first poker anyone who sees it and burns wood wants one.

It's ridiculously simple, I cut the last 12" - 16" of the top end of a broken shovel handle (well worn and smooth) then carefully bore a 3/8" hole straight up the center about 4" deep or as long as the drill bit is long. Then epoxy a 24" long piece of 3/8" rod into the hole in the handle. Then bend the last 1" - 1.5" of the rod over 90 degrees.

What you end up with is a poker long enough to not singe your knuckles, with a handle large enough to get a good solid grip on and it's robust enough to actually accomplish something.

[hotbyte]

Jack_Diane_Freedom wrote:
We use an old steel golf club. Works fine with insulated grip. Been using the same one for years.

+1 Friend bought for us at thrift store for $1. Been using it for 6 or 7 years.

[Tothill]

Only read page one of this thread.

We bought a set of fireplace tools at a Thrift shop. Got good quality ones for about a dollar each. Left the little shovel at home as have a folding shovel in the RV we can use if needed.