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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyIausEDkAs&playnext_from=TL&videos=xdrcdD2eqrY&feature=grec_index Anyone seen, or used one of these? Looks like a decent technique, but I think that a firebow would probably be easier, both by technique and availability of materials to construct it...

I've been thinking, what would happen if you put some sand into the hearthboard when you are trying to create an ember with a fire bow? [Not sure about my terminology there, but I hope you understand what I mean =]] It just occurred to me when I tried to brush some off my arm and it heated up...

Anyone heard of these? My dad has a paper brick maker, basically a box which you put wet paper into, then compress it to a tight block. When its dry it ignites beautifully =D

http://www.primitiveways.com/ Has anyone been on this site? It has some pretty amazing topics, including firelighting, how to make primitive tools, useful materials (including glues and pitch) and even stuff to do with primitive skills, such as tanning hide and making containers (such as bags...

Okay, okay, okay, I know what you're thinking: 'Why doesnt this noob just use the search button!?' I wanted to ask some pretty specific questions, so I thought I'd come straight out and ask. I did some Googling but I didnt manage to find anything exactly concrete to help me find what I was...

Bit of a newbie to this kind of thing. I've tried my hand at camping and stuff and come off better for it =]. The most 'primitive/bushcrafty' thing I've grasped is the art of starting a fire with three sticks =D Not bad eh? XD. I enjoyed the process so much that I found myself incredibly eager...