Bushcraft Survival Australia - Making fire with the Bow Drill

The Bow Drill is a traditional method of friction fire lighting originating in the northern hemisphere. It uses friction to build heat which in turn forms a burning coal which is transferred to a tinder bundle and blown to flame. In this video Gordon demonstrates the preparation needed for fire lighting, the bow drill components, technique and how to efficiently nurture the coal generated through to a flame and then into a sustainable fire in less than 5 minutes.

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[marksandyleucapops]

Another great video. Would love a follow up vid on how to make the bow drill and hearth, and appropriate Aussie woods to use for both.

[alberthabib]

A clear, concisely explained process. Like others wondering about the timbers used. Good to see Aussie content too!

[buddhamack]

I'd love to see more about what types of common woods can be used for friction fires here. There are many different areas in Australia so it would be useful to have a couple mentioned from the different climate zones that are easily identified and sourced.
Warm temperate - VIC, NSW, lower SA and coastal WA. More arid - Inland SA, WA and Vic. Grasslands - mid QLD, NT and WA. Tropical - upper QLD, NT and WA. Cool Temperate - TAS

[richardcranium]

Finally. Someone that can honestly call it Bushcraft. I've been practicing Woodscraft since the 70's here in the northeast USA. Bushcraft is an Aussie term, according to what I've read;)
That was a very quick, professional job of ember to fire. Excellent!

[crowey]

Awesome man. You nailed it and made it look so simple

[torahprepper]

Well, time to go practice. Intellectually knowing something and practically knowing something is very different.
I went out yesterday and found serrated tussock and tried it. It's actually far more palatable than I expected. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[luthienvalantor]

Another great Video, Well done. I look forward to the next one.

[shtumpa]

Always look forward to your videos, they are great, thanks for time you put in.

[newgunguy]

I love your videos. Will you make one showing how to pack a large rucksack and what goes in it? Thanks.

[brademmastevens]

What timber do you use for your drill and base? Thanks

[Channel-eits]

Looks easy!! Can you use Eucalyptus wood to practice as the only wood in the park next to our house! Or have to buy from Bunnings! but what type of wood should we ask for ?

[victorwaddell]

Thanks for the video Mate ! Im watching here in South Carolina, USA . For the life of me I've never got a fire out of a bow drill . I think I have the technique right but maybe my choice of materials is wrong . I have nade fire from the ember on charcloth produced by magnifying glass or flint and steel, so I know Ihave making fire from an ember down . I just can't get an ember out of my board . I reckon I'll keep trying with different materials till I get it right . Cheers !

[downundersurvival]

What is the ideal wood to use in Australia for a bow drill set

[whisperingsoul]

What wood would I use for a bow drill, in Sydney ?

[andrewh]

Thanks. What would be good wood for spindle and hearth in S/E Qld.

[michaelhawkes]

Great video.
What wood do you use for the base and the drill?

[timhandley]

Nice work! 👍 What type of wood did you use in the bow drill set?

[MiniLuv-]

The blunt end! I didn't know that.