amazing 4 inch hand drill fire!!

[Fieldfare1]

Check this out

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sWKz4JXBrdg

Can quite believe how small the drill is that this guy is making a fire with, bit blow away by this technique never seen anything like it... has anyone else managed anything like this?

Wonder how long it would take to get this skill down? any ideas?

 

[ethanwoodsman]

Hey man,

Here's my video --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Zsu1UKgPs

I've been practicing hand drill for under two years, so it doesn't take that long if you're persistent. I know for a fact that Dale from Learn Bushcraft in the video you linked has only been practicing floating hands for less than three months, so as you see, the skill can be picked up fairly quickly.

Good luck!

Ethan

 

[hammock monkey]

impressive!

I've seen it done on a dry day in under 15seconds, not seen the 'floating hands' before though, excellent stuff!

cheers

 

[Indoorsout]

Your videos are great, how do you do the floating hands though?

 

[ethanwoodsman]

Thanks! I've been meaning to make an instructional video explaining how to practice the technique, but I haven't gotten to it yet--hopefully soon.

I do know that Dale from Learn Bushcraft UK has one uploaded. He's an excellent instructor--> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns8UMJ5WM3g

I came into contact with him through youtube a few months ago. He's a great guy, and highly skilled. If I were in the UK, I would definitely check out some of his classes. His website is linked from his youtube page, if you're interested.

Aside from his instruction, check this out --> http://wildwoodsurvival.com/survival/fire/handdrill/floating/floating.html

This has got to be the best (and probably the only) guide on the net explaining this technique.

That should give you a good start. If you run into any problems or have any questions, feel free to hit me up. I'm sure there are others on this site who are well-versed in this technique as well.

Have fun!

Ethan

 

[Indoorsout]

That would be a great technique for hand drilling too - thanks for the links! I'm going to have to practise this one

 

[Chris G]

Ethan,

For whatever reason I haven't previously clicked on your youtube link but managedto find the same (and the other three) vids that you've done by searching the topic.

Anyway, WOW & OMG!!!!! I've never tried the hand drill but when I do (probably this weekend) I've got to have a go at this technique.

Chris

 

[Mooseman1]

Sweet man, nice technique.

 

[rich59]

Ethan, that was a great technique you have there, amazingly fast. That really allows you to move away from the long drills that can be much harder to source.

Floating is going on my learning agenda this year - because it's useful!

 

[Pict]

Ethan,

I was very impressed with your technique. I watched both of these videos and this is at the top of my list of bushcraft skills to learn. Mac

 

[fireman sam]

Found an awesome upwards floating vid here where an ember is created with 5 upwards strokes only - withut a downward stroke in sight!!! Posted elsewhere on this (firecraft I think), but what the hell, here it is again for anyone who hasn't seen it, I think it's top dotch!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AooZSDchZhs

 

[firestarter31]

Hands are starting to get callauses and blisters ,but no ember yet! Any advice on the materials , iam using a hazel drill with a Elder end piece and clemtis heart board.