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i managed it the other day for the first time, all by myself, handrill , what a wonderful feeling , please excuse my gloating :-D
jamesdevine
23-06-2004, 16:34
Thats great al well done. :-D
I did myself only last week for the first time and the feeling of achivement is great. It's like really magic.
I will keep practising it and using different woods so I do it anywhere but I am also giving the hand drill ago but this is tough.
James
Fanbloomintastic better than me, I've never tried handdrill stuff, You'll have to show off at the meet up!!
Good stuff guys
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cheers chaps, and good on you too james :-D , i used an elder hand drill and a willow hearth and to be honest found it more comfy than a bow drill which i still havnt had success with , but hopefuly thatll change soon as ive just made a new set, cheers al
I can do the bow drill butthe hand drill is one i would love to master.... just practice i suppose....
Well done guys!!
:-)
Ed
Buckshot
24-06-2004, 08:54
Me to, I can bow drill but I haven't tried the hand drill
Will have to some time.
Is anyone going to do a hand drill seasion at the meet up? :-?
Cheers
Mark
jamesdevine
24-06-2004, 10:10
Yep my hand drill is Elder as well most bacause they can be nice a straight.
A few tips Anthonio gave me on the course last week was tobe sure the drill and hearth are really dry. Also he recommended practising for no more the 10mins a day if you do anymore you might be to do it again for a while but my hands are bit softer so I take as many breaks as possible.
he also showed us a technique of doing with a partner were as soon as you get to the bottom of the drill your partner takes over at the top. This means the speed and continuity(sp) is kept up and the it takes some of the pressure of you.
I woill not yet it a being using it as my main method of starting a fire as it's been a bit hit and miss I still prefer the bow drill method more reliable. (once you don't get a big head :wink: )
James
i found that once it was smoking nicely to angle the drill slightly helped alot, i also found that the next day my chest and arms felt bigger and maybe my teeth have got smaller from gritting them :-D ,its a very nice way to light fire being crossed legged ,just got to keep it up now ,cheers
I can bow drill too, but I've never been able to manage the bowdrill technique...Well done mate You are no longer a Padwan firestarter :-D
I can bow drill too, but I've never been able to manage the bowdrill technique...Well done mate You are no longer a Padwan firestarter :-D
Argh please I've only had 3 hours sleep don't confuse me even more :wink:
I've managed the bow drill now but not actually had a try at a hand drill, might have to make myself a set to try soon :-D