Apologies if this falls into the 'teaching Grannie to suck eggs' category.
Just wondered if anyone else ties their bowdrill sting with an adjustable loop, of the sort used for guy lines, at one end?
Getting the right tension on the string used to be a real bore, especially when experimenting with different spindles continual re-tying etc.
Then this summer while experimenting with different knots for guy lines, I came across one in Ray Mears Bushcraft book (bottom corner of p159) that was perfect - adjustable yet absolutely no slip under strain. I guess its one that most seasoned campers know well.
A light bulb went on . :shock:
Applying this to the bowdrill has been a huge success; for different size spindles, simply slide the not back or forth slightly. I have not experienced any slippage even during the most frantic bowing session.
No re-tying needed since ):
Just wondered if anyone else ties their bowdrill sting with an adjustable loop, of the sort used for guy lines, at one end?
Getting the right tension on the string used to be a real bore, especially when experimenting with different spindles continual re-tying etc.
Then this summer while experimenting with different knots for guy lines, I came across one in Ray Mears Bushcraft book (bottom corner of p159) that was perfect - adjustable yet absolutely no slip under strain. I guess its one that most seasoned campers know well.
A light bulb went on . :shock:
Applying this to the bowdrill has been a huge success; for different size spindles, simply slide the not back or forth slightly. I have not experienced any slippage even during the most frantic bowing session.
No re-tying needed since ):