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RyanR:
I am gonna give it a try this weekend. I don't think we have yucca up here in Michigan but I should be able to find something that works.

stickbender:
     As for the slipping sting, you can remedy that problem, by making an Egyptian bow and drill set.  All it is, is a longer string, that is tied tied tightly around the spindle, and then the string is wound around the spindle.  You use it the normal way, but you just keep going in one direction, till you run out of string, and then go the opposite, and so forth.  The string is permanently tied, so no slippage, and it rewinds itself, and you can lengthen or shorten the amount of travel of the bow.  You can make a large bow, or a small bow to suit your needs, and for packing.  Mullein stalks are good for spindles also.  There are a number of material combos that work well.  Watch twisted limbs video, and there are more on you tube.  It is just a matter of doing it, and observing what the problems are, and figuring out what will solve them, such as  harder hearth board, softer spindle,too much pressure on the spindle, not enough, etc.  There is a lot of info on it, here in P.A., and on the internet.  I never made a fire with one, but did get a nice coal, just to see if I could.  NOT THE FIRST TIME, though. ;)  Haven't tried it since. :P  You can Google Egyptian bow drill.  Good Luck, and let us know when you make fire.  You need to have everything at the ready, for when you get a nice coal, tinder, and kindling, etc.

                                                                             Wayne

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