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Fire Bow Drill
BowJunkie:
Muwahahahaahah >:D I have created fire.
I got bored around the house today, so I decided to take on a lil project.
Made a Bow out of some crape mertyle with some nylon cord.
Had a piece of hackberry from a bow that broke, Made the drill with it.
found some scrap pieces of red oak, from a board bow I am currently building, and made the hearth and hand piece.
This was my first time to ever try making a fire without a Bic or a match.
I have to say this was an experience, It's not as easy as it looks in the videos. :-[
Once you get the hang of keeping alignment, you can spark up some tinder real quick. 8)
If you read this post and have never tried it,
I urge you to experiment with it before the day comes you regret not practicing. ;)
Diligence:
great job on your first time trying! Some folks never get it mastered! way to go (and great "Castaway" reference too)
BowJunkie:
Thank you for the compliment Diligence
TRACY:
Took your advice and put down the bopper and flakers for a bit. I just used some dry shoot shafts, para cord, and a chunk of elk antler for a socket. Once I got the cord tension right, I got enough speed on the cedar board to produce a lot of smoke and a little ember. Didn't have tinder ready, but will next time. Arms are sore and ready to try again.
Tracy
TRACY:
Modified my setup and found it to be easier using a small square of moose leather in my hand than the antler socket. Going to use this as a demo for my students when we study friction.
Tracy
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