Has anyone here actually used a fresnel lens to start a fire?

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I know…there’s too many reasons to not carry one-small, compact, CHEAP ;D.

But that’s the only practical use-to start a fire-forget about it’s magnifying properties for looking at things-I tried to use one to look at some small, written text, and later to look at an open wound, and the results were less than worthless.

I went on a survival course SEVERAL years ago and we had a guy start a fire using his glasses (long time ago, who actually wears glasses now. :afro

But back to the subject-using a fresnel lens to start a fire-any thoughts?

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