Fresnel Lenses Video

Posted: May 22nd, 2009 | Author: storl | Filed under: Fire, Going Gear, Preparations | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

I played with fire a bit more after messing with the Sunlighter, this time using fresnel lenses.  If you are not familiar with a fresnel lens, picture a magnifying glass that is flat.  It uses grooved rings on the surface to focus light, and can focus the sun’s light on a single point if you aim it correctly.  On a sunny day, it can light tinder in a matter of seconds.  The really large sizes can burn through a piece of wood, which is ridiculous and awesome at the same time.