Bow drill/fire drill HELP!

[Ben98]

Hi there
I am currently attempting to light a fire with the "bow drill" method but I am unsure what to put in hearth/base to make a decent ember from which to light the fire. What should I use???
Thanks in advance
Ben

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[youngbushcrafter]

You mean in the bottom hole? if so then nothing but a tiny amount of sand to increase friction, saying that mot dont

 

[lannyman8]

hey Ben do you mean the bit you hold (dearing block) or the bit where the dust forms (hearth board), i use grass in the bearing block and just leave the hearth board, if you put anything into it if its damp it wont help at all....

 

[Dr Onion]

Blood sweat and tears are all you need for bowdrill!

Good luck!

Dr O

 

[Bushwhacker]

The dust you collect is what produces the ember, this ember can then be transferred to an 'extender' like a cramp ball to prolong it and assist with lighting your tinder bundle.
You only really need something to collect the dust as it's produced.

 

[Stringmaker]

Blood sweat and tears are all you need for bowdrill!

Good luck!

Dr O

That's what I thought when I was learning; in actual fact if you have the right set it is surprisingly easy. That's the fun of really learning and understanding how the tool works.

 

[Dr Onion]

Aye, but until then...

 

[Stringmaker]

Yes, you need to have been through "bow drill blisters" before you can really say you've cracked it...