Hey there everyone,
Im new to bush craft having got into it recently after watching TV supremo and head scout Mr Bear Grylls.
Ive been trying to learn the bow drill from his excellent bow drill instructional video on the How Stuff Works website. Heres a link to it:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/dis...w-and-drill-fire-building-technique-video.htm
Im having a bit of trouble with a few points in the film though that maybe some of you more experienced bush crafters can help me with.
1. When bowing and blowing at the same time, do I need to lean in close to the drill? As youll see from the video the camera angle doesnt show this.
2. Where is the ember supposed to form? Again, this isnt shown so Im wondering whether he carves a hole beneath where hes drilling.
3. Any tips on keeping the drill straight? Whenever I adopt the same stance my arm flaps all over the place.
Bear makes it all look so easy but I guess thats what years of practise does. No wonder hes one of the best on the world.
Im new to bush craft having got into it recently after watching TV supremo and head scout Mr Bear Grylls.
Ive been trying to learn the bow drill from his excellent bow drill instructional video on the How Stuff Works website. Heres a link to it:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/dis...w-and-drill-fire-building-technique-video.htm
Im having a bit of trouble with a few points in the film though that maybe some of you more experienced bush crafters can help me with.
1. When bowing and blowing at the same time, do I need to lean in close to the drill? As youll see from the video the camera angle doesnt show this.
2. Where is the ember supposed to form? Again, this isnt shown so Im wondering whether he carves a hole beneath where hes drilling.
3. Any tips on keeping the drill straight? Whenever I adopt the same stance my arm flaps all over the place.
Bear makes it all look so easy but I guess thats what years of practise does. No wonder hes one of the best on the world.