How to make a torch for less than a dollar

www.instructables.com ^ | July, 26, 2006 | DIY and Instructables

[TheCause]

With only a few "household items" you can make a torch that's relatively safe* that can last for up to an hour.

step 1 supplies For this project you will need an piece of 100% cotton cloth* (I used an old under shirt) a sturdy stick or a scrap piece of wood a stapler a hammer and tiki � torch oil or kerosene

*Has to be 100% cotton (or Kevlar ) please don't use any material that melts when burned

step 2 wrapping the torch the first thing you want to do is get a rag that's about twelve inches wide and roughly twenty four inches long and fold it width wise until its about seven inches wide, and staple one end to the stick with three staples like in the picture.

You can use wire or wire mesh to affix the cloth instead of staples ( I used staples cause I had them and it took the least time to use) Do not use zip ties unless they are metal core , even then I wouldn't (who wants melted plastic all over their hands :P)

[Califreak]

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[Califreak]

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[LadyDoc]

too much work.

Just get a twinkie, put it on a stick and light it...LINK

I understand that Cheese PUffs work too.

[null and void]

Yalls post are reminding me of it though, I havent seen it.

FWIW, It really bothers my kids when I quote movies I haven't seen...

[ApplegateRanch]

“...tune in next week to learn how to make an inexpensive, but sturdy, pitchfork to use with your torch! Same time, same station!”

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[b4its2late]

My thoughts exactly. Pitch forks too for a buck!