Hi All,
One of my goals over the last few trips has been to try to improve my fire husbandry. Still not spectacular as I tend to get impatient and not do the proper preparation. Still need to work on it. Anyway, I've also determined I want to try more primitive fire techniques. I think a HBC flint and steel kit is in my future, but I would also like to make and practice with a bow drill. Here in Newfoundland, the types of trees available are pretty limited. We have mostly Spruce, Balsam Fir, and Paper birch. We also have a little red pine, maple, and pin cherry, but not much.
So, out of spruce, fir, and birch, what do you recommend trying for a spindle and board?
Thanks
H
One of my goals over the last few trips has been to try to improve my fire husbandry. Still not spectacular as I tend to get impatient and not do the proper preparation. Still need to work on it. Anyway, I've also determined I want to try more primitive fire techniques. I think a HBC flint and steel kit is in my future, but I would also like to make and practice with a bow drill. Here in Newfoundland, the types of trees available are pretty limited. We have mostly Spruce, Balsam Fir, and Paper birch. We also have a little red pine, maple, and pin cherry, but not much.
So, out of spruce, fir, and birch, what do you recommend trying for a spindle and board?
Thanks
H