How to cook on a log

ILLITERATE_HOBO · 2012-10-08T17:18:13+00:00

It's called the Swedish Fire Torch. Here's a demo video.

joelav · 2012-10-08T19:35:58+00:00

One word of caution, ripping (cutting WITH the direction of the grain) with a chiansaw is extremely dangerous. Those who do so often, like operators of chainsaw mills. use a specially sharpened chain. Chainsaws are meant primarily for cross cutting (against the direction of the grain).

Five_deadly_venoms · 2012-10-08T16:34:58+00:00

Its all fun and games until your pot of soup falls over when the wood burns to the point of ashes.

SimilarImage · 2012-10-08T17:00:35+00:00

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thirdfounder · 2012-10-08T08:59:43-07:00

nice, but if you have a gas-powered chainsaw along don't you probably also have a propane stove? or, for that matter, a car that you can drive to a restaurant? and a hotel?

i guess i'm just a piss-poor camper.

deltarob · 2012-10-08T16:29:36+00:00

I've made these before to keep people warm at a friend's birthday party / concert they had in the woods, usually cut the insides a little more though

pyrosterilizer · 2012-10-08T17:13:39+00:00

This should be renamed to "How to cook on a log. Once."

GopackGoGirl79 · 2012-10-08T18:58:05+00:00

It's log, log It's big, it's heavy, it's wood It's log, log Better than bad, it's good!

UNICORN_NIPPLES · 2012-10-08T19:58:04+00:00

DOWNVOTE THE REPOST

parksidekilla · 2012-10-08T18:11:03+00:00

This is from the Ron Swanson cookware line

taint-misbehavin · 2012-10-08T18:19:43+00:00

has it been a week already?

aveeight · 2012-10-08T16:33:07+00:00

I found this video a year ago - kid makes a pretty good how-to (on this and a bunch of other zombie-apocalypse-required skills).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfRovJ1KcCg

eatmorerice69 · 2012-10-08T17:48:51+00:00

some assembly required.

CrabPonies · 2012-10-08T17:49:58+00:00

I feel like this is like 'Make cheese on toast in a toaster' All over again

seroab · 2012-10-08T18:24:11+00:00

How do you get the embers going? Fuel?

thescrapplekid · 2012-10-08T18:30:31+00:00

I'm thinking you'd better cook it quick or else it will fall apart, yes?

bornTobyWild · 2012-10-08T18:31:48+00:00

how to easily cook lets say...beans. Step 1. buy a chainsaw

nbshark · 2012-10-08T18:38:31+00:00

Watch out, the wood might get unstable and the pan could fall eventually.

bdams19 · 2012-10-08T18:49:17+00:00

WHAT?! I've been camping my whole life (eagle scout) and I have never seen anyone do this. Bravo sir.

Tome_23 · 2012-10-08T18:50:16+00:00

simply brilliant

fenton321b · 2012-10-08T18:51:44+00:00

I have the same poulan chain saw - high five!

midnightapartment · 2012-10-08T18:52:49+00:00

That looks like a shitload of work

acardboardduck · 2012-10-08T18:58:16+00:00

Perfect for those situations where you have a chainsaw and no stove

Helban · 2012-10-08T19:00:51+00:00

lol... i can buy that in a local shop for like 10 $

Pre-made, and auto burn function and shit.

Hurricane_Michael · 2012-10-08T19:02:20+00:00

Suddenly... The log doesn't burn evenly and your food is on the ground.

sackett9 · 2012-10-08T19:06:19+00:00

Those are so handy! And all you need is a lighter to get them going. I was amazed the first time I saw one!

xhighflyerx · 2012-10-08T19:08:45+00:00

When I look at the picture all I see is "How to cook with wood."

Step 1 light it on fire Step 2 cook

Diggity_Dave · 2012-10-08T19:10:03+00:00

I just dinged a man level.

HMPoweredMan · 2012-10-08T19:11:52+00:00

Shoulda gone cast iron.

devilrobotjesus · 2012-10-08T19:13:18+00:00

I'm looking forward to when this gets reposted again several times this week.

WoollyMittens · 2012-10-08T19:14:01+00:00

It rolls down stairs, alone or in pairs and over the neighbour's dog...

chris-martin · 2012-10-08T19:14:59+00:00

with nothing but a chainsaw

eqgmrdbz · 2012-10-08T19:15:10+00:00

Even easier get 3 big rocks, a bunch of twigs and brush, and boom, no chainsaw needed.

GDMFusername · 2012-10-08T19:19:02+00:00

Has chainsaw... survival tip irrelevant.

mm025678 · 2012-10-08T19:24:49+00:00

I like my way WAY better; walk to the microwave, open the door. Put item inside, press 30 seconds button. Wait 29 seconds and open the door. Profit.

vastbeast · 2012-10-08T19:29:04+00:00

the question is how do you go from picture 3 to picture 4

trampus1 · 2012-10-08T19:30:10+00:00

I remember the last time this was posted there was a ton of drama in the comments. This time it's boring.

TopsBloobie · 2012-10-08T19:30:33+00:00

How does one cook on a chainsaw?

Hansarn · 2012-10-08T19:33:49+00:00

Pretty common here in Norway. Genious, really.

west0883 · 2012-10-08T19:35:18+00:00

Now, instead of taking up your time building a pesky fire pit, just hike out with a chain saw on your back!

duchovny · 2012-10-08T19:43:02+00:00

Downvoted for spamming reddit with reposts every day.

Seriously, why do people keep upvoting this tool?

PepperBun28 · 2012-10-08T19:43:03+00:00

We now return to Cooking with Overly Manly Man.

Rementoire · 2012-10-08T19:43:25+00:00

Just need to find a chainsaw; should have one right in my pocket. Damn, I left it at home.

DrThunder728 · 2012-10-08T19:49:06+00:00

Thank God, we had that chainsaw handy.

blablbalb · 2012-10-08T19:58:14+00:00

This is really cool.

ZaWahhuh · 2012-10-08T19:59:44+00:00

...that's a big jump from image 3 to 4...

the_geth · 2012-10-08T20:01:00+00:00

I don't understand everyone's fascination in this thread. First, you either need a special chainsaw or you're going to ruin your regular chainsaw.
Second : Why ??! I mean really, why would you do that, assuming you have the chainsaw and everything. this makes no sense.
Edit : Ok, someone posted this, which makes much more sense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfRovJ1KcCg

the_antipop · 2012-10-08T20:08:51+00:00

I'm going to suggest that would be incredibly hard to cut with a chainsaw in that fashion. As well, I believe that fire would burn incredibly hot for cooking purposes as the fire is basically being funneled directly to your pan.

DofPJMACKY · 2012-10-08T20:15:44+00:00

That's actually not the right way to do that..

bitoftheolinout · 2012-10-08T20:18:11+00:00

How to YouTube:

Play with fire
Give it arcane sounding name, e.g. Dakota Fire Hole, Swedish Torch, Vietnam Magic Flame, Constantinople Conflagration Station, etc.
Profit

372xpg · 2012-10-08T20:19:23+00:00

I learned this many years ago while working in the oilfield slashing sesmic lines. The guy that trained us green as grass kids was the scariest looking 7 foot tall native guy who turned out to be pretty darn awesome. This little trick makes for an awesome little movable heater/cooktop.

dennycraner · 2012-10-08T20:29:29+00:00

This is awesome, but if you have a frying pan and a chain saw, I'm guessing there is a stove of some sort near by, even a camping stove.

somepoorsap · 2012-10-08T20:31:39+00:00

Don't show Kirk Cameron.

HeyAndrewItsMeMitch · 2012-10-08T20:36:25+00:00

I first thought was,

"Oh, sweet! Now I dont need a grate to cook in the wild! I just need a log!"

"...and matches...."

"...and gasoline..."

"...and a chainsaw."

thekinghermit · 2012-10-08T20:38:20+00:00

same post. two months later. Classic reddit

monoenojado · 2012-10-08T20:57:28+00:00

Isnt it a little... weird, you have quick access to a chainsaw but not to a cooking device? I mean, in what situation are these used?

BendTime · 2012-10-08T21:02:29+00:00

How to waste a log*

This is only good for one use, you'd be much better off cutting it up and making a normal fire.

Die4myRights · 2012-10-08T21:10:08+00:00

this would be sweet to do in the wild, as long as im carrying my chainsaw with me

Cardger · 2012-10-08T21:26:48+00:00

I'm ron fucking swanson

Foetus__Milkshake · 2012-10-08T21:27:38+00:00

I thought that this said "How to cook a dog". You disappoint me, reddit.

CrrackTheSkye · 2012-10-08T21:31:52+00:00

Don't forget your chainsaw when camping though.

TomRK1089 · 2012-10-08T21:51:26+00:00

If I have a goddamn chainsaw with me, I probably have a real firepit, too.

getoutofmyyard · 2012-10-08T21:55:54+00:00

This would be a great survival tip provided that I have in my possession a chainsaw and metal skillet.

thinkyourslickhuh · 2012-10-08T22:07:51+00:00

novel idea! i'll have to try that next time.

chelssmiesterr · 2012-10-08T22:15:40+00:00

/r/paleo would drool over this

amaze__me · 2012-10-08T22:20:22+00:00

Come back a few hours, your food is ready.. on the floor

asboans · 2012-10-08T22:30:12+00:00

I thought: "That would be really useful as I don't own a barbeque!", then realised that I don't own a chainsaw.

jacq_willow · 2012-10-08T22:30:14+00:00

I don't know where, but I've seen this before.

Zaffaro · 2012-10-08T22:46:41+00:00

Great, I'll remember to bring my chainsaw to the next grill party. Wearing a mask to protect me from smoke and with clothes red-splattered with ketchup and BBQ sauce.

FiscalFizz · 2012-10-08T22:52:23+00:00

Next time I go do some dispersed camping, I'll toss my chainsaw in my pack

Megasphaera · 2012-10-08T23:19:57+00:00

what they don't tell you is that the log has to be very thoroughly (1 - 2 years) dried for this work ...

Jonny_Watts · 2012-10-08T23:35:57+00:00

Let me just bring my chainsaw...

SweaterYams · 2012-10-09T00:12:14+00:00

Brilliant! Brilliant I tell you!

ErBarbaRossa · 2012-10-09T00:28:52+00:00

Wouldn't the log collapse at some point and drop the pan?

football2106 · 2012-10-09T02:42:04+00:00

Just wait 'til the wood split ups then your soup falls and goes everywhere

jpaul3211 · 2012-10-09T03:35:50+00:00

THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE!

Phyllus · 2012-10-09T04:14:10+00:00

How'd you light that? Pour lighter fluid down the cracks?

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