Mark C. Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 You ever noticed insects always seem to fly directly into a fire?Not much thought just jump right in. It got me thinking about having the right suit do do this safely in. The trouble is many of my past attempts at suits where to rigid.They seemed more like wizard of Oz tinman suits. What is needed is a flexable suit and a face mask to keep out the sparks-with the right idea one could take a flying leap if you will at a large fire and come thru still smiling. Its been an age old problem for mankind. When you recognize a problem and solve it for mankind everyone wins.I have been kicking around a few ideas-brainstorming really.If I can solve this vexing issue and still come away alive with a photo I will post it. If you do not hear from me again for awhile its well you know a failure and I'll be in a skin graft ward for months-may even miss the whole x-mas season. I have a large fire planned soon when the rains hit and am busting to try it out. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Miller Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 The trick to this, if you're doing what I think you're doing, is to keep the thermal mass and conductivity of what you're jumping into to their absolute lowest. It's why the firewalking trick works. The coals have no mass and almost insulate. Walking over them as more in common with sticking your hand in the oven than touching the hot oven rack. Would this be a halloween timed feat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I hear the silicate Asbestos would be great for fireproof clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Best of luck. And please do not get hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I see you've come out of your tree, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Think you'd better try the "frying pan" first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 mark, have you seen the video on youtube of Boni and Dave Deal doing a raku firing? DON'T DO THAT! check out the website for the real mother goose gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Its been a big week-just a little rain and I could light my burn pile-thing is I made it huge. In the heat of the moment I forgot to wear my gloves My wife snapped this photo she calls -yellow headed moth attracted to flame I had a 20 yard run so I was able to get airborne well. The suit worked great and the new headgear worked well but I did not think much about gravity . It was all going great until I plooped into the middle of the flame pile. Now as I write this letter from the local burn unit I realize this was a hair brained stunt-as I have said before do not try this at home folks. After a few years of skin grafts I may get back to stupid tricks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantay Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hum, how are you going to make the suits fit the moths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Longer Member Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 No no no; the POTS.... go in the fire...not the potter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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