7 Second Ember - Bowdrill

[Nightwalker]

Had some fun at our local Meet on the weekend and set a personal record!

7 Second Ember... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RexhV_fJtH4

 

[kINGPIN]

That is a great video, really inspiring. Please could you tell me if there are any good online tutorials on how to make a good firebow?

 

[superc0ntra]

Respect!!!

 

[Mrs_Ursus]

Inspirational stuff! You make it look incredibly easy and straightforward, however, I suspect that in practice, it is not

 

[Nightwalker]

...Please could you tell me if there are any good online tutorials on how to make a good firebow?

I will make one sometime! I've seen plenty that cover the bowdrill, but not purely focusing on the making of a set.

 

[Leonidas]

That was dang fast, way to go Ashley :notworthy

Tom

 

[Chris the Cat]

Good work Ash! ( Did you get my Xmas msg!?)
C da C.

 

[Omegarod]

Awesome, Ashley

Now that I see it works, and how easy it is, you can send me that set.

Rod

 

[kINGPIN]

That would be great, cheers Nightwalker.

 

[Siberianfury]

Ashley,
Your a bowdrill God, I was quite simply amazed when i saw that video.
you must have broken a record..

 

[scubapauly]

Fantastic, well done

 

[Chris G]

Impressive. What are you using for a bearing block?

 

[Sainty]

Bow drill in seven seconds eh?? He's a witch and should be burned using the fire created by his own sorcery!!!

Martin

 

[Nightwalker]

...What are you using for a bearing block?

My speciality; Limpet shells! I swear by them, minimising friction better than a wooden bearing block, light & small to carry. Choose two thick ones, don't got for small thin ones or they will break!

 

[bikething]

My speciality; Limpet shells! I swear by them, minimising friction better than a wooden bearing block, light & small to carry. Choose two thick ones, don't got for small thin ones or they will break!

err... why TWO ?? or am I missing something?

cheers
Steve

 

[addo]

Nice one Ashley, I never tire of it, You did well too with that large dia drill.

 

[Nightwalker]

err... why TWO ?? or am I missing something

Yes you are!.. A byproduct of friction: HEAT! If you've got just one Limpet shell, a few fast turns and you'll find yourself with a limpet too hot to handle!.. Two Limpet shells resolves that issue

The thickness of the drill really isn't anything out of the norm, well for what I and two other friends use. We did have someone bring a much thicker drill to the meet which we gave a go but didn't have much success with.

 

[Chris G]

Thanks. I'd heard that limpet shells were good, and this just proves it!

Chris

 

[coln18]

good effort mate, however you are now yesterdays news, my neighbours aunties best friends granny did it in 6.9999999 seconds so there, your just going to have to practice more and get it down to 6.999999998 seconds.

seriously well done mate, quickest ive had it was about a 40/50 seconds with a nice softish piece of hazel, yet the day before i was at it for about an hour without success, i think its really about the wood you choose, its so much more important to spend the time and effort getting the right wood and then spending under 5 mins doing the bowdrill.

all the best Colin

 

[Shewie]

Way to go Ashley

Liking the new vids btw