Wow, this guy is fast.

[crosslandkelly]

 

[bearbait]

And a well chilled dude with it!

 

[Robbi]

I just know that I would've cut my finger off with that machete within the first 30 seconds

 

[Erbswurst]

Outstanding!

I never have seen this method.

Does this work with pinewood too?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Outstanding!

I never have seen this method.

Does this work with pinewood too?

It's called the fire plough method. He is using Hibiscus, but I'm sure other wood will work as well.

 

[gra_farmer]

I have always wanted to try the fire plough, that's my next challenge...i can do the bow drill in 20 odd seconds to ember....

Edit: counted 12 seconds, that's crazy

Here was my effort for a fun challenge

 

[MrEd]

That’s excellent, as a side note I have been to the Polynesian cultural centre in Hawaii and it was an excellent day out - lots of traditional skills

 

[Tiley]

He's quick but unhurried - the vital ingredient of lighting fire by any means.

 

[bearbait]

I have always wanted to try the fire plough, that's my next challenge...i can do the bow drill in 20 odd seconds to ember....

Here was my effort for a fun challenge

Well tidy. Thanks for sharing.

 

[dwardo]

I have always wanted to try the fire plough, that's my next challenge...i can do the bow drill in 20 odd seconds to ember....

Here was my effort for a fun challenge

Excellent work.

 

[kawasemi]

Ray Mears should really do a survival programme with this guy!

I love the Youtube comments section on this video...

Wife: I'm leaving you for a Samoan chief!
Men: Understandable.

Next video: “How to stop the corona virus with a coconut”

He stared at his finger and it stopped bleeding.

 

[Greg]

That guy is cooler than anyone I have ever seen doing friction fire lighting.. Zero flapping.

 

[kawasemi]

Check out his Ted lecture. It proves he doesn't use multiple takes to get it right...and he puts out the lit coconut fibres with his bare feet like he is stubbing a cigarette!!

 

[Ianwl]

Wow what a guy! Fire plough is possible in uk, it’s become my passion this year during lockdown and I have refined the technique to work for a weedy middle aged English guy - I’m well out off his league (but can do it in under a minute with right woods and conditions, and it can be a very effective method but takes practice and patience)
I’ve had success with : lime (Tilia) on lime; willow on ivy; hazel on poplar; willow on willow (tho this combination not the easiest)
i've written a how to guide on my website (if it's ok to share) : http://www.sacredhearthfrictionfire.com/fire-plough-uk.html

 

[kawasemi]

Wow what a guy! Fire plough is possible in uk, it’s become my passion this year during lockdown and I have refined the technique to work for a weedy middle aged English guy - I’m well out off his league (but can do it in under a minute with right woods and conditions, and it can be a very effective method but takes practice and patience)
I’ve had success with : lime (Tilia) on lime; willow on ivy; hazel on poplar; willow on willow (tho this combination not the easiest)
i've written a how to guide on my website (if it's ok to share) : http://www.sacredhearthfrictionfire.com/fire-plough-uk.html

Excellent website sir. Lots of interesting, and proven, methods and materials. Welcome to BCUK.

K