Bamboo fire saw help!

[Tommyd345]

Hi all!

So I'm trying to get information on the bamboo fire saw. I am well practiced at the method, I'm just trying to get an understanding behind it, something I can't find on google!

So I already know that the friction creates heat which ignites the dust, but I was wondering how hot does it get? Is it going to be similar Fire piston at about 400 degrees C?
Also why does rubbing bamboo together work but not many others? Obviously there is the fire plough but there is something unique about the saw method!

Thanks in advance
Tom

 

[woodsorrel]

Hi Tom!

I am interested in hearing the answers as well. The bamboo fire saw is one of my favorite friction fire lighting methods.

- Woodsorrel

 

[Tommyd345]

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[woodsorrel]

Yes, it is a very good website. I know some of the authors who contribute and they know their stuff!

- Woodsorrel

 

[forrestdweller]

Hi all!

So I'm trying to get information on the bamboo fire saw. I am well practiced at the method, I'm just trying to get an understanding behind it, something I can't find on google!

So I already know that the friction creates heat which ignites the dust, but I was wondering how hot does it get? Is it going to be similar Fire piston at about 400 degrees C?
Also why does rubbing bamboo together work but not many others? Obviously there is the fire plough but there is something unique about the saw method!

Thanks in advance
Tom

hhmm.. no answer from me, but the australian aborigines use fire saws involving a hardwood saw (usually edge of spearthrower) on softwood base (shield or dry log)..... maybe it was just less common then drill in some areas?!