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Fire Bow Drill
jamie:
very impressed with the wood you used. tough enough to get people to do it with cedar and poplar
profsaffel:
I've had a little envy toward those of you who have tried and been successful at this skill. Makes me want to go out and try myself. Maybe I'll get bored someday, too. ;D
4est Trekker:
Congrats...I remember when I started on the "quest for fire." It was a smoky, frustrating adventure for awhile. If you've not tried it, I encourage you to try the Egyptian bow drill. The only real difference between a traditional bow drill and the Egyptian variety is the way the string is attached to the drill. It makes things SO much easier and more efficient, an allows you to use just about any stick (including dead straight) for the bow. Here's a link:
http://www.primitiveways.com/e-fire.html
Also, here's a little kit I put together...it's a take-down mini bow drill kit that fits in a pocket tin. Sure is fun!
Gus:
Excellent Thread!!!
I've been wanting to give this a go as well...
Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!
-gus
726whk:
knowin' other methods of fire makin' is a must as far as i'm concerned . The bow drill really isn't that tough once ya do it a few times and use the right stuff. Here in the south west Sotol , bear grass and mulefat work awesome in any combination.!!! I have a small 9 inch bow, 4 inch drill and fire board that i carry in my trekin' stuff.....nice little compact set i keep in a cloth sack....i have to admit though that i also carry a flint, steel and charcloth for a back up ; )
Tim
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