Hand Drill Friction Fire. How Long Does It Take? Do’s, Don’ts, And Advice!

I guess I should have known that my average Hand Drill Friction Fire takes over 5 minutes. I just never really thought about it until today's experiment, simply, how fast could I knock one out.
Also included in today's video, Do's, Don'ts, and other good advice. Please follow the LINKS below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You!

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[DavidWestBgoodppl]

I guess I should have known that my average Hand Drill Friction Fire takes over 5 minutes. I just never really thought about it until today's experiment, simply, how fast could I knock one out.
Also included in today's video, Do's, Don'ts, and other good advice. Please follow the LINKS below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You!

Hand Drill Playlist
Hand Drill Embers Last A Lot Longer Than You Think
Hand Drill, Leaves Tinder Bundle, This Technique Makes Leaves Very Easy To Ember Ignite

[DustyReinsStories]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[A.J.Collins]

I pray that your back feels better soon my friend.

[canastasiou]

You did good making a hand drill fire in under 5 minutes. Cheers David ✌❤

[davidmcneil]

5 minute hand drill ember. Something to aspire to. I’ll be happy if I can learn it in 5 weeks. Thanks for another great video.

[alicarroll]

Oh happy day to you my dear friend. Outstanding job on on that fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 stay safe and warm and God Bless

[davidgeorge]

Good fun. I’m loving these challenges!

[damienmilas]

That was outstanding David it just goes to show that practice makes perfect well done mate 👍

[AntSurviveTheNight]

Fantastic work there David and you wasn’t even out of breath at the end of it. I certainly am haha. To be honest I’ve only got my first ember with the hand drill this week. Great to see a pro at work. Top job pal, Ant 👍

[eddiegorden]

Hello David, great video. I just can’t seem to get a hand drill to work for me. Thank you for demonstrating so many techniques. Keep sharing.

[christophertiredofbs]

I have been trying this afternoon for my first time using red cedar, I think the grill is too thick my slot is too wide, … I am using a bow drill, it’s kicking my ass. I will try again tomorrow with a smaller drillbit, the one I have now is about 3/4 of an inch, /1 inch thick… I think that’s part of the problem. I did make smoke at one point. How long does the hole in this fire board last? Do I need to clean it after it has been polished and blackened? Awesome video thank you

[darrenlewis]

I live in New Jersey. We have a lot of oak, pine, maybe poplar. I'm not the best at all the different tree identifications. Just what properties should I look for in dead dry wood for making a hand drill. Should it be harder wood like oak or softer wood like pine..

[tommyboles]

David I've recently tried the fire roll with only the cotton alone with no ashes. I would always get a lot of smoke but still no ember. Why do ashes or rust work so well? I enjoy your channel.

[zebwark]

Thanks David ! Did you have sore hands regularly when you first started? I’ve been trying unsuccessfully with a hand drill and feel like my palms are bruised. It definitely takes some endurance and conditioning

[Hobbypayday]

Still fast by any comparison. Have you SEEN Naked and Afraid? There are people on there that have said "Oh I know how to make a hand drill fire so I'll be ok" only to find out they didn't practice enough to get it down to even 20 minutes, much less under 4. You make it look easy

[seetheforest]

I thought it was a cordless electric hand drill you were going to use.

[shineyrocks]

Fire on the mountain lightning in the air run into them hills and it's waiting on me there 😅

[Friedrich-vhun]

No no, only the drilling without a notch was 1:55 👍

[rodneylittle]

I wouldn't be surprised to see you make a fire with that blown bulb next. lol

[christroth]

Just a friendly warning: Many years ago while attempting to give up smoking, I developed the habit of chewing on a tooth pick, one day I took a sharp deep breath and it shot to the back of my throat sideways. I resisted the urge to swallow and a forced strong cough shifted it enough so I could eventually get it out. If it had gone further I could have been in real trouble. Seeing you breath in to blow on the ember made me concerned for you. Take care David.🤔