"Magnif-i"

[David_JAFO]

hello,
I thought this maybe of interest to NBCUK forum members. I received through a rep from http://www.thatcompanycalledif.com some plastic credit card sized "Magnif-i" lens (4 pack) which may have a possible use for fire lighting. I've been informed rrp. £1.99p. I've been successful in the past *pending the Scottish weather, creating a fire using a magnifying glass along with a similar plastic credit card sized sheet I picked up at the optician's for free. These "Magnif-i" cards measure 85mm x 54mm made from solid rigid 'fresnel' lens come in a PVC sleeve. The cards themselves have a built in clip along the top used as a page mark or could be useful to affix a lanyard? ideal item the "Magnif-i" if proven to work as a method of fire starting for the EDC kit or FSK tin/pouch. A number of Bushcrafters State side have used similar with effect, after all they have the glorious sunshine unlike here in the UK. *Image 2 similar sized same spec credit card sized fresnel lens.
Regards
David

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[bopdude]

I carry something similar in my wallet and have another in my fire lighting kit, had them a while, purchased off the bay, handy sometimes.

[David_JAFO]

hello,
bopdude deffo a handy piece of kit again pending the Scottish weather. I have used similar with effect elsewhere incl' Scotland.
Regards
David


I carry something similar in my wallet and have another in my fire lighting kit, had them a while, purchased off the bay, handy sometimes.

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Bump.. :p Whoo Hoo.. they work. Holiday weekend Saturday up in Lanark Clyde Valley. It was for once into double figures brilliant sunshine so I went walkabout from early morning. Anyway I thought I'd take one of the "Magnif-i" out with me & give it a try. My tinder selection char cloth, amadou, & a combination of fuzzed cotton/lint with sulphur matches (made from cocktail sticks) all ignited in no time at all. Definitely going in the EDC kit bag as it takes up very little to no room at all.
Regards
David
:jumping-joy:

[diviy]

Where can you get these from as I always forget my glasses so would kill two birds with one stone .

[David_JAFO]

hello diviy,
Sorry I can't assist. I would suggest asking at your local opticians, they sometimes have similar plastic credit card sized magnifying lens cards at the counter.
Regards
David

[Woody]

Where can you get these from as I always forget my glasses so would kill two birds with one stone .
Not sure if they're as good as the original post but found some...

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-3-MAGNIFYING-FRESNEL-LENS-CREDIT-CARD-SIZE-MAGNIFIER-SHEET-/201365620571?nav=SEARCH
Regards

[diviy]

Found It on Ebay just ordered one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnif-I-Credit-Card-Magnifier-Ideal-for-Wallet-or-Purse/171704374241?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D36825%26meid%3Dfc2b06447db04485a533149f1f61 496a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2722 40336060

Cheers David allway`s forget my reading glasses so will be very handy.

[David_JAFO]

hello Gerry,
Good one rrp. £1.99p I think the postage is included in the purchase.
Regards
David


Found It on Ebay just ordered one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnif-I-Credit-Card-Magnifier-Ideal-for-Wallet-or-Purse/171704374241?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D36825%26meid%3Dfc2b06447db04485a533149f1f61 496a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2722 40336060

Cheers David allway`s forget my reading glasses so will be very handy.

[DuxDawg]

Remember that with solar fire ignition, size matters. Thus a larger, lower powered lens will out perform a smaller, higher magnification lens. We can think of the lens as a funnel gathering photons. :camping:

[shepherd]

i have a very similar bit of kit in my belt pouch.. carry every day but only used once or twice... need to get it out more.. will save on lighter fluid haha

[David_JAFO]

hello DuxDawg,
True.. It wasn't bad for a freebie from a rep for the company & it's barely noticeable in the EDC kit bag hardly takes up much room. I do have a couple of magnifying lens on the shelf, sadly due to the Scottish weather, it isn't often I get the opportunity to use such. The weathers has changed again humid & raining back to the monsoon. Aye Shepherd there's nowt wrong with a wee drop of accelerant to get things going.. :campfire:
Regards
David


Remember that with solar fire ignition, size matters. Thus a larger, lower powered lens will out perform a smaller, higher magnification lens. We can think of the lens as a funnel gathering photons. :camping:

[DuxDawg]

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