Pistons for trade.

[shadow57]

Hello...I have just finished some pistons and would like to trade it for something that has been made by a member. A small knife or useful tool would be fine.

Thanks John

[sparks]

hi shadow57

pm sent

thanks adam

[outdoorgirl]

Hi Shadow57 - I could only trade clothing, leather or leather pouches, not tools or knives - if anything like that would interest you, I'd be up for a trade...

ODG

[mojofilter]

Hi shadow

I made this knife a wee while ago if you would like to trade?

http://img1.yoxio.com/img/199210.jpg

cheers

stuarty

[Razorstrop]

Gutted , have nothing to trade :(

[shadow57]

I am not to fussy what I trade these pistons for, as long as it is something that has been made by another person.

Outdoor girl...put a photo of what you have spare in leather goods

Mojo filter...knife looks great...its a deal

Razorstrop...you must have something

Sparky...its a deal for for tinder pouch an striker

I suppose I could sell them on ebay but thats just profiteering...Its more fun for me to trade ...thats whats its about.

[rapidboy]

What kind of value ?

[Razorstrop]

No nothing, except my first spoon, which is worth absolutely nothing except to me lol

Still gutted
Mr Strop

[shadow57]

I 'll tell you what strop. You send me a length of 12 mm diameter brass rod and I will send you a piston..

Try Ebay Ringwood Precision Engineering ;) b

[Razorstrop]

I cant or won't argue with that


I'll Pm you when I have it


Astounded at how nice people can be
Mr Strop

[Tantalus]

I suppose I could sell them on ebay but thats just profiteering...Its more fun for me to trade ...thats whats its about.

give that man a reputation point :) :You_Rock_

Tant

[shadow57]

Hello a message to new piston owners...

Using the Firepiston.

(Warning a bit of patience and skill is required)

Extras required.....Super dry charred cotton
Lubricating fluid.....Dog fat (only joking) :lmao:
Butter/paraffin
Paint brush cleaner
Vaseline
Olive oil
anything that is flammable.

Instructions.

1. Check cylinder bore is clean

2. Rubber piston ring in place

3. Pack char cloth into piston tightly

4. Ensure some char is sticking out from piston.

5. Lightly lubricate piston with fluid.

6. Do not get char wet.

7. Gently twist piston into cylinder bore (dont catch rubber piston ring).

8. Gently push and pull piston to lubricate bore.

9. Position piston at the entrance to the bore.

10. Ram the piston in ...and out as fast as you can.

It may take 2 or 3 goes to get ignition but eventually it will work.

Please note each piston has been tested and if it does not work :( ...try try again.

Remember there is only 1.5 mm gap in the combustion zone ..so it must be free from debris. When rubber rings run out try tooth floss.


Hope this helps John :p

[john wings]

i have a piece of silver;also a very heavy piece of brass.youd need to pay postage on the brass.(about£5 i would think)

[sparks]

thanks shadow57:You_Rock_

firepiston arrived today and i got it lit on the third attempt :D
i am very happy with it and i hope you are happy with the pouch and firesteel

thanks adam

[shadow57]

Third attempt....thats good.. I am really pleased your happy with your piston.
great stuff... :D
and I 'm happy with your pouch :D ...it will be looked after... ;)

Better trading .....than cash...more personal touch thanks..

PS,...when i get some more silicon tubing I will get some spare piston rings sent forward ;) b

[Ralph]

How about a sling? I have lots of things of little value that I could offer but I thought a sling would be best, everyone loves a sling.

[Longstrider]

If you decide to trade with mojofilter for the knife, I'll gladly trade you a leather sheath for it (if it doesn't come with one). Would need the knife for a few days but would return knife and sheath asap.