RE: Fire Starting Marvel

[Peter and Sue]

 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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 I edited the link, Moderator1 []

[4Sharps2Camp]

 Peter and Sue
That looks neat.

[brainpause]

 Peter and Sue
We 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

[Nick]

 Peter and Sue
Looks to be on sale for $19.99 now!

[sure2rain]

 Peter and Sue
Thanks 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.[]

[Ab Diver]

 Peter and Sue
Hmmm... 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?[]
 
 Cool tool! Think I m gunna get one too.

[Cudaman]

 Peter and Sue
Mine 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.[]

[tlhdoc]

 Peter and Sue
That looks really neat.  Thanks for posting the info.[]

[sandykayak]

 Peter and Sue
great! 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.

[sandykayak]

 Peter and Sue
GOT  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[]

[jackgoesthepopup]

 Peter and Sue
The 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.

[Watchman]

 Peter and Sue

 Oops! I must have gotten here too late.[]
 
 

I edited the link, Moderator1   < Message edited by moderator1 -- 1/7/2003 4:06:05 PM >

[wojo]

 Watchman
Copy the model number from the original post and paste it in the search field on the Resoration Hardware website.  HTH
 
 Dave

[kathybrj]

 Peter and Sue
Thanks 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. []

[sandykayak]

 Peter and Sue
would y all please let me know what ELSE I have to get[]
 
 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.