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Scallorn:
I think it's time to revisit the friction fire topic! I've been making fire by friction for years now and it's always an enjoyable experience. If anyone is struggling or has questions about how to make it work, feel free to ask. My favorite method has been the hand drill technique, but i also enjoy making bow and drill kits, fire plows, and fire saws with the giant cane i have around here. However, since I've been forging alot lately, I've made my fair share of fires with flint and steel too. What's your favorite primitive fire starter?

sleek:
I have used the bamboo fire saw with success. Got a video of it too....

GlisGlis:
its a while now i'm playing with handdrill
it's quite easy in ideal condition but I find still pretty difficult to make it in the woods, from scratch and with no tools. very low success rate
same for bow drill. not easy at all to make a reliable string for the bow in the wild and primitive style

Scallorn:
Hand drills are more difficult to make on the spot because the materials have to be just right. And people usually prepare the set in advance. With a bow drill there is some room for variation in the materials, hardness, dryness, ect' because you have more mechanical advantage and you can create more heat than what is necessary. I would recommend carrying paracord or something so you can focus more on getting the correct wood and then worry about natural cordage. That being said, I'm blessed to live in an area with lots of yucca for cordage and spindles

GlisGlis:
Absolutly dont want to diminish your skills but if you got yucca you probably got also the weather factor on your behalf
a small amount of humidity could be a real pain for handdrill  (R
do you tried fire saw or fire plow with wood other than cane or bamboo? if yes what are the best in your opinion?

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