@markeii Yup, Pine on Pine as well. Actually, it's one of the best woods to use in my area. The dead branches of Long-leaf Yellow Pine (in my area) have little or no resin (sap) in them. So, it works better than one might think.
I also mix match Pine, Palm, Oak, Cedar, Elderberry, and Dogfennel all the time (other prevalent wood options in my area).
@gundog5 Ok nice ! I don´t think we have yellow pine in my area (Sweden) but we have what´s called "Norway pine" or "Scotch pine" as they say in north america. Actually my first try was with pine on pine and it was a succsess then i tried it a second time and a third etc. with no succes so i gave up! But im gonna give it another try !
@wattsnick30 Yeah, most folks seem to think this is a bad idea. There's no open flame so burning the house down isn't as easy as, say, using a lighter or lighting a match, a candle, etc.... Remember the days when people used to smoke cigarettes in the house? Only issue might be a little smoke which is unnoticeable after, say, an hour.
I made the video in the house to have an ideal quiet setting to make the video (no ambient noise, wind, etc...). I don't regular do this in the house.
Good video. Does there need to be space between the bottom of the spindle, and the hole you are spinning it in? Space for the ember to form? Or is it a solid connection?
@Balgore8 It's a solid connection between the spindle & fireboard (where the friction occurs). The dust collects in the notch to form the ember. That's the important area. The crater of dust on top of the fireboard is just extra.
You said you were trying with woods that did not work as well. What wood works good and what doesn't. I live by the bighorn mts in Wy. I have been trying to find a website that says what all kind of trees and plants grow here but have been unsuccessful.
@WyOutDoors Do a web search for 'trees of Wyoming'. Wikipedia has a page that shows 'em. I'd say Poplar/ Cottonwood (Populus angustifolia) would be your best bet for the bow drill.
I just recently got humbled with Sand Pine that didn't work so well (had a lot of resin/ sap). Oddly enough, I had good success with Live Oak, though (known to be difficult). Maple and Box Elder also work, but probably not as easy as Poplar or Basswood. See if you can find any of the listed woods in your backyard.
Hey mate, Great videos! The thing I've been looking for is a "How To" video to make a/use bow drill effieciently! If you would..... Would help me and a alot of other people alot! Thanks in advance :-)
@SwedishBlacks Most of my vids are demos as I'm learning as I do trying out various materials & techniques. I've mostly focused on working with materials commonly found in my area than being efficient, per se. I wanna be able to "make do" and be successful with what I have at hand. With these experiences, I've also learned to be more efficient along the way. There's a bunch of tutorials already. I purposely try to make vids on less common approaches (be new or different in some way).
heh, the first bearing block i ever made was red oak. 'bout set my hand on fire. oak is ok it seems. thanks for the vid!
ckirk1311 1 week ago
Nice! have you tried pine on pine ? did it work ?
Thanks!
markeii 2 months ago
@markeii Yup, Pine on Pine as well. Actually, it's one of the best woods to use in my area. The dead branches of Long-leaf Yellow Pine (in my area) have little or no resin (sap) in them. So, it works better than one might think.
I also mix match Pine, Palm, Oak, Cedar, Elderberry, and Dogfennel all the time (other prevalent wood options in my area).
gundog5 2 months ago
@gundog5 Ok nice ! I don´t think we have yellow pine in my area (Sweden) but we have what´s called "Norway pine" or "Scotch pine" as they say in north america. Actually my first try was with pine on pine and it was a succsess then i tried it a second time and a third etc. with no succes so i gave up! But im gonna give it another try !
Best regards
Mark
markeii 2 months ago
That a boy, nice!
todddguillory 5 months ago
@wattsnick30 Yeah, most folks seem to think this is a bad idea. There's no open flame so burning the house down isn't as easy as, say, using a lighter or lighting a match, a candle, etc.... Remember the days when people used to smoke cigarettes in the house? Only issue might be a little smoke which is unnoticeable after, say, an hour.
I made the video in the house to have an ideal quiet setting to make the video (no ambient noise, wind, etc...). I don't regular do this in the house.
gundog5 5 months ago
Good video. Does there need to be space between the bottom of the spindle, and the hole you are spinning it in? Space for the ember to form? Or is it a solid connection?
Balgore8 5 months ago
@Balgore8 It's a solid connection between the spindle & fireboard (where the friction occurs). The dust collects in the notch to form the ember. That's the important area. The crater of dust on top of the fireboard is just extra.
gundog5 5 months ago
half inch diameter spindle with both ends sharpen works best and get a piece of rock for the handle will save you a lot of energy.
moumujai 6 months ago
dont cut your foot !!
q2hogdog 8 months ago
check out blandcounty survivorman bow drill
BCRachelReed 1 year ago
You said you were trying with woods that did not work as well. What wood works good and what doesn't. I live by the bighorn mts in Wy. I have been trying to find a website that says what all kind of trees and plants grow here but have been unsuccessful.
WyOutDoors 1 year ago
@WyOutDoors Do a web search for 'trees of Wyoming'. Wikipedia has a page that shows 'em. I'd say Poplar/ Cottonwood (Populus angustifolia) would be your best bet for the bow drill.
I just recently got humbled with Sand Pine that didn't work so well (had a lot of resin/ sap). Oddly enough, I had good success with Live Oak, though (known to be difficult). Maple and Box Elder also work, but probably not as easy as Poplar or Basswood. See if you can find any of the listed woods in your backyard.
gundog5 1 year ago
@gundog5 Really appreciate all the help.
WyOutDoors 1 year ago
Oh! I didn't notice you've already done that! :D
SwedishBlacks 1 year ago
Hey mate, Great videos! The thing I've been looking for is a "How To" video to make a/use bow drill effieciently! If you would..... Would help me and a alot of other people alot! Thanks in advance :-)
SwedishBlacks 1 year ago
@SwedishBlacks Most of my vids are demos as I'm learning as I do trying out various materials & techniques. I've mostly focused on working with materials commonly found in my area than being efficient, per se. I wanna be able to "make do" and be successful with what I have at hand. With these experiences, I've also learned to be more efficient along the way. There's a bunch of tutorials already. I purposely try to make vids on less common approaches (be new or different in some way).
gundog5 1 year ago
Oak, imagine that. Good technique
Ikefis 1 year ago