Hi everybody-
I got a really great, useful present for Christmas (can I be PC and say that?)!
It s called the Camp s Handheld Tornado from [link=http://www.restorationhardware.com]Restoration Hardware[/link] and has model #2202.0115. It sells for about $29. I used it on a fireplace fire and I was amazed at the amount of air it put out.
I have been looking for something to get a fire started and re-started ever since I started camping. I ve used Boy Scout Magic Water (Fire Starter), Frisbees, pieces of cardboard and lying on the ground and blowing.
I ve always wondered why there wasn t something-well there is.
This is a small, well made hand operated blower that really, really works.
Take a look.
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Peter and SueThat looks neat.
Peter and SueWe ve got a RW near us....I ll have to go check it out. I ve also thought about looking for some big old fashioned bellows at an antique store, but this looks like it would fit the bill.
Larry
Peter and SueLooks to be on sale for $19.99 now!
Peter and SueThanks for the info. I just ordered one. Can never have too many gadgets. As I slowy creep thru middle age, I find I have less wind, although DW may disagree. BTW, they are on back order.[;)]
Peter and SueHmmm... hand powered, so it s nice and quiet. Think I d stop getting those nasty looks if I started using one of these for my 6 AM fire instead of my gas-powered leaf-blower?[:D]
Cool tool! Think I m gunna get one too.
Peter and SueMine is on the way. Only the red ones are on backorder. Could of used this a couple of weeks ago when it rained. Thanks for the info.[;)]
Peter and SueThat looks really neat. Thanks for posting the info.[:)]
Peter and Suegreat! since i use charcoal for my small and large BBQs this will save me from having to plug in the hair dryer!
just as well it s on sale, cos shipping is $6 and they charged me $1.69 tax because they have stores in florida. I m waiting for the local store to call me back and see if they have it in stock.
Peter and SueGOT EM!!
It was a 25-mile round trip (one gallon-plus of gas) and I stopped at Joann Fabrics on the way.
I saved the $6.00 shipping (times two since I bought another one for my SIL who is right now building a brick BBQ and I owe him an xmas present) and was able to get the red one.
It feels a bit weird cranking it, but I m sure it will be better than fanning with magazines or having to plug in the hair dryer.
I keep waiting for the WWII air raid siren noise to come out[:D]
Peter and SueThe easiest why to get a fire going i found is to use my propane torch. Dw gets mad at me when i use it. I was going to get a bellows. But this tornado is great. Have to order one.
Peter and Sue
Oops! I must have gotten here too late.[:(]
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WatchmanCopy the model number from the original post and paste it in the search field on the Resoration Hardware website. HTH
Dave
Peter and SueThanks for the link. I forget about this store, since we don;t have one locally. The last time I shopped there was in Virginia, I believe.
While browsing through the sale items, I found a Celestial Seeker my DD had asked for, for Christmas. I was going to get it through another place, but they werre backordered and over $25. Restoration had them for $4.99! I also ordered a tornado. [:)]
Peter and Suewould y all please let me know what ELSE I have to get[:D]
my SIL (who I also got a Tornado for) is into astronomy so I m heading to the restoration hardware store on my way home this evening.
Peter and SueSandy all you need to get is a nice 5th wheel and one of those Freightliner trucks to pull it with. Then move to St. Louis so i can borrow it when you are not using it. Thats not to much is it.
Peter and SueWhat a neat gadget. My DH loves his campfires so that is a great BD gift. I definitely gotta get it. Thanks for the info [:D]
Peter and SueThanks for the heads up. We ordered one from the website. I just used it to make a fire in the fireplace. Its awsum! The long barrel allows you to direct air where you need it without over heating your hands. Puts out much more air than a pair of bellows I used to have.
Something like this is handy to have in the event of a power failure. Our backup heating source for the house is a woodburning stove insert in the second fireplace. The Tornado would definitely aid in starting a fire in it.
Would have loved to have had this baby last summer when we were camping on the Cold River. Our fire wood was wet and making a very smokey fire. A little air from the Tornado would have been welcome.
Rambling Wreck
Peter and SueJust ordered a black and silver one for $9.99. Great item.
Peter and SueI just placed my order too. Great price and neat idea.
Peter and SueAs a gearhead, I am used to (and even expect) the ridicule and abuse I get when I bring out my gadgets.
Everyone " guessed" that the Tornado was a fishing rod of sorts.
Nobody laughed when they saw how efficient it was. The best example was when I woke up and the fire and gone out cept one smoldering piece of wood.
I placed more wood on top and cranked that baby up. It was amazing. In no time I had the campfire going again.