Bow drill fail again
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Now I'm really enjoying this. Less than three minutes from cold to ember to fire. So fast I didn't even have time to grab my camera for the results. But did get this
It's a mash of Hazel cat-tails harvested from the woodland the other day and drying in my pocket. Wood shavings from another failed carving project (let's not go into that one) and some white paper roll.
if you could see the smile on my face, there aren't enough sausages to fill it.
It's a mash of Hazel cat-tails harvested from the woodland the other day and drying in my pocket. Wood shavings from another failed carving project (let's not go into that one) and some white paper roll.
if you could see the smile on my face, there aren't enough sausages to fill it.
Thanks guys. I've enjoyed this. Nice to check another skill off, now to keep practicing and make a set as I go along. Starting to feel like a real bushcrafter now. A few more skills/projects to accomplish this year and I'll be a very happy camper.
nice one jack, im feeling pretty smug too after making 4 embers from a weaping willow set i made yesterday
Embers all round then. That's great news mate. Did another one this morning. At this rate I'll need to make another hearth. Got my eye on some willow close to home. Might make use of the winds tonight and get me a bit.
Great stuff matey, only just read this otherwise I'd have sent you a working set down to help, so well done for cracking on and sorting it out with gathered materials.
I still get the same buzz from it (and the worry it might not work!)
I still get the same buzz from it (and the worry it might not work!)
Great stuff matey, only just read this otherwise I'd have sent you a working set down to help, so well done for cracking on and sorting it out with gathered materials.
I still get the same buzz from it (and the worry it might not work!)
Cheers mate, really appreciate the offer. Had another crack at it today and got another ember, but seem to be going through string like nobody's business. So how's tricks, anymore trips down south planned?
I'll bring you some proper string at the next meet, it's lasts for ages this stuff, i have once piece here that must be well over a year old and you can guess at how many bow drill fires i make in the course of a year, so that should stand as testament to it's durability.
Things are great at the mo, yes, popping down in July very close to yourself, so I'll pop in for that brew if your in.
As kepis said for repeated demos/practice some string is better than others.
Climbing accessory cord is very good, but nylon starter cord around 4mm is the best. Ive had two pieces that have lasted many years. I like to try others though and sisal is good for around 3 fires before it breaks and is stronger than most native cordage so it gives you an idea as to how difficult it is with nettles, willow ect. Rawhide was the way in the day I think as the leather Ive tryed is very strong but somewhat flexible.
Remind me at the next meet, just in case i forget to bring it to camp with me, that the cord is in my car glove box for you.
I think im going to have to fend you off our bangers, hoping to have Venison & Wild Mushroom and maybe Wild Boar & Cider
