Our step-by-step instructions will show you how-to make this highly efficient camp fire/cooking surface, using common household power tools. Called by multiple names: Fire Torch, Swedish Log, Finnish Log Stove, Canadian Candle . . . this surprisingly simple DIY project, creates an atmosphere that turns any outdoor gathering into a real event.

You will notice how long the candle continues to burn and produce heat with just one log and minimum effort.

While there are countless ways to make a campfire, the Swedish Log offers some distinct advantages:

• Efficient Use Of Wood
• Flat Surface For Cooking
• Quick Heat & Usable Flame
• Keeps The Fire Off Of The Ground
• Self-Feeding & Self-Ventilating

There are a couple of different methods of making a Swedish Fire Log depending on the tools you have available, and we have chosen to use some of the more common at hand.

1. Gather Your Items:

• Wood Log that is cut flat on each side ~ for stability, choose a log that is not too dry, so it doesn't burn too fast, and not too damp, so that it will burn slowly and effectively throughout the evening
• Portable Drill with two different sized spade drill bits, 1-½” and ½”. You will want to get long drill bits or an extension to drill deep enough into the log. Pro Tip: make sure that your drill is powerful enough to handle a 1-½” spade drill bit (18V cordless drill should be sufficient)
• Portable Sawzall with a metal blade for wood
• Protective Equipment, gloves, ear and eye cover, etc.
• Barbecue Lighter

2. Drill & Cut the Log: 

• Drill the center of the log from the top using the 1-½” spade drill bit. Drill the hole through ¾ of the log
• Drill a main air hole in the side of the log so it connects with the bottom of the 1-½” center hole. To make sure there is enough air flow, drill a series of holes along the side using the ½” drill bit, space the holes about 2” apart. Make sure that the holes connect with the 1-½” hole in the middle/top of the log
• Using the Sawzall cut wedges in the top. These wedges allow smoke to escape from the center hole when you put a pan on top of the log
• Make sure to save the wood chips to use as kindling when lighting the torch

  

  

Cook a one pot meal, heat cocoa, or toast marshmallow and make s'mores. 

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