Surface to strike a match
#1
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Surface to strike a match
Wasn't sure where to post the question, but in my case it involves starting a fire in a wood stove. Sometimes the rough surface on the box of matches seems to deteriorate, making it hard to light a match. What other kind of surface could be used? I've tried sandpaper without success - but may the grit value was too rough and I should try a finer (higher number) grit.
#2
When I was a kid, we struck the match on the zipper of our jeans... or the mortar between the bricks.
#5
It would be more effective to buy "strike anywhere" matches.
There is a phosphorus on the tip that lights that match.
Safety matches have the phosphorus in the strike paper.
There is a phosphorus on the tip that lights that match.
Safety matches have the phosphorus in the strike paper.
#6
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Are you using safety or strike anywhere matches?
#7
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Most matches, even the long ones for fireplaces are safety matches that must be struck on the box. So, make sure you buy strike anywhere if you are shopping. And, most safety matches' heads are all one color. Strike anywhere match heads are usually two colors.
sdodder
voted this post useful.
#8
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Thanks for the tips/suggestions. No luck with the brick mortar. Next time I'll see if I can find strike anywhere matches, It may seem like a trivial thing, but there's times when I've ended up having trouble lighting them with only half of the box gone. There must be something unique in the striking portion of the box, or the material itself.
#9
Next time I'll see if I can find safety matches
Sounds like you want strike anywhere matches.
#10
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Just to be clear, you already HAVE safety matches.