Bushcraft fire: Worlds shortest floating hand drill??

[SLowPLaYaH]

at some point you have to realize that you are just simply showing off.. doing it quite well for sure. but if my life ever depended on using a 3 inch spindle to hand drill, you win. but that is probably just as likely as my life depending on winning a poker match.. and in that case, I do believe I could take you..

[HikerJohn316]

Ditto on the one word comment: Respect. 

[laxrat98]

question: I have a brand new agave hand drill spindle and at first it was giving off normal dust and smoke but now its only giving off white powdery dust

[primitivebushskills]

very good effort

[FacetsOfTruth]

I am impressed. I can do it with a bow drill. But have worn myself out trying every thing imaginable to get a hand drill to get an ember glowing. I have worked for hours and NOTHING. I don't know if it's the wood I'm using or what. But I can bench over 200 lbs. and I am very fast and can last a long time. But still, no ember. I am very frustrated and have worked for hours. still nothing but a bunch of smoke.

[l0ngl3gs]

0:59 - 1:05 hmm that's what she said?

[LearnBushcraft]

@l0ngl3gs ha ha.. yeah i sometimes wonder if i'll ever manage one of these vids without an innuendo lol!

[ROBwithaB]

You've had a LOT of practice.....

I know this because you're able to talk and drill at the same time, without panting for breath.

That, and the ridiculously short spindle and the the effortless floating technique.

Respect.

[andyroid99]

You are a legend. What about hand drill has captured your imagination?

[LearnBushcraft]

@andyroid99 Simplicity!!

[hotstuffsmartass]

Great technique. Most bushcraft videos really bug me, or make me laugh. This one instills respect.

[giggler183]

great video... I've never seen a hand drill that thick - it seems more like a bow drill spindle.. I always thought you needed a plant stalk or a thin branch. is there a reason why you don't ?

[LearnBushcraft]

Yes you can use thinner ones as well. With floating because you don't want your hands rubbing on each other it's nicer to use a thicker drill to prevent blisters, but by no means essential, i have used much thinner drills too but prefer the thicker ones.

[iSurvivalSkills]

That was pretty good!

[FireHose182]

good skills

[xdk927]

Seriously mate... That's pretty spectacular! one question, are you the type to burn your dril after you start your fire? or just keep reusing and reusing? I think I'd have popped that little toothpick in the flames about 3 & 1/8th inches ago! Way to go, my friend! Keep up the teaching! You'll go far!

BT

[LearnBushcraft]

Thanks... again sorry for the delayed reply.. been away for while. i keep resuing the drills.. thats why they end up so short!

[Tossdart]

Truly amazing.

[fires10billion]

Hi Dale! That is just awesome! Your materials and technique have to be absolutely perfect to do this. You couldn't possibly have prepared the socket with the same drill did you? I would think you'd need to use a longer drill first to get the hole all set, then carve your notch, and then go at it with the super-short drill. Either way, it's quite difficult and impressive.

[LearnBushcraft]

Thanks... did drill in the hole with this one. sorry for such a delayed reply had so much to do recently. Hope all is well at hawk circle?

[icychap]

Nice knife - what do you use?

[bindlestitch1]

You never cease to amaze me with this sorta thing.

[faolbushcraft]

That is great. I need to work on that little skill myself.

[hobbexp]

you must have be the best handdrill technique in the worl,

[deedpole]

5/5

[phillipwareham]

Your hand seems to slip down as normal, but you manage to move it back up without stopping the downward pressure. HOW?! :)

[Photobyke]

And all while talking. ...I can't even do the ironing and talk at the same time!

[blamshiza]

truly impressive skill! I've only seen the 'floating hand' technique one other place, and you honestly accomplished it better than the instructor. Not to mention that your drill-piece is a fraction of the size! sheesh.. call me impressed!

[LearnBushcraft]

Thanks for all your comments..where did you do your course?

[blamshiza]

I saw it demo'ed at Tom Brown's Standard course 8-9years back; I cannot remember the instructor's name or materials. He since left, I believe to start his own school. I thought he did a great job, but the spindle was about forearm-length; maybe for demo. Only other place I've seen the 'floating'; even many indigenous folk seem to break fiction, if only to switch off help. You make it look simple & natural; I find myself incapable of maintain downward pressure with any constant speed. Awesome!

[sweetasrbo]

Best hand drill video I've ever see!

This has to be a world record!!

[jmaza2000]

That was fantastic. I wouldn't be suprised if its a world record, if there is one.

Using a drill that small must expand your material options so much as you don't need to search high and low for a long and straight drill.

Great work 5 stars!

[bushcraftbaird112]

Is that a new knife you are using?

[DrChrisBiomed]

Love your vids and this was just awesome!

I was wondering if you could post a video on cooking over the fire and about different types of pots, maybe even something about what to bring out in the woods to eat?

[LearnBushcraft]

Many thanks.. will get on to that as soon as i can.. pretty busy just now. Look up tatonka pots... follow link on my website to lakeland bushcraft trading (or search on google) great pots.. just have to squash the little tab on the handle that holds the lid more firmly.. and also prevents you taking it off without a struggle.

[hobbexp]

woooow,, that is so cool, 5/5