Bow drill bracelet

[swright81076]

I came across this YouTube video from Niles over at bushcraft USA. Its a bearing block bracelet for his bow drill.
The idea is very simple, and looks to work effortlessly. I may have to have a tinker and make something similar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovgZKE4vbMU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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[JAG009]

Now thats a very good idea




Jason

 

[Perrari]

Nice idea, thanks for sharing. Definately worth a tinker !

 

[Crazivan]

It is an interesting idea; I wonder if something similar could be made out of natural materials (limpet shell, or a smooth notched rock?). Using a machined ball bearing to help create a friction fire seems a bit odd to me.

 

[swright81076]

True, but how many people use para cord in the bow rather than natural cordage. I do like the fusion of old and new.

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[Chiseller]

True, but how many people use para cord in the bow rather than natural cordage. I do like the fusion of old and new.

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[Whittler Kev]

Brill. Love the pump drill that follows as well

 

[Stringmaker]

True, but how many people use para cord in the bow rather than natural cordage. I do like the fusion of old and new.

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For some time now I have wanted to make a "Steampunk Bow Drill" set.

I have a few ideas as to materials (all brass or other metals, including a cable for the cord). With my impending work travel it might have to be a winter garage project.

 

[grey-array]

Coolstuff, thanks for the share
Yours sincerely Ruud

 

[luke_s]

What a great idea ..... "stellar" dude!

Great find.

 

[Silverclaws]

I love that for a contrast ancient technology helped along with modern technology and those bearings last and in this use could perhaps last a lifetime.

 

[Pict]

I made one similar with thick leather, not a bracelet, just a round one to hang on my neck with a chainsaw pull cord. A good socket takes time to make and a bad one will really frustrate you. I find the wheel bearing socket really speeds up the process of teaching the bowdrill or doing a demo. Of course to be considered a survival skill it needs to be mastered from blade to flames but not every situation in which you may want to make friction fire calls for doing it that way. I have other sockets made of ceramic with a glazed dimple, they work great too. It is nice to have one that works really well when introducing the bowdrill to new students or those who are not physically fit.