Useful bow drill friction fire making tip. For bushcraft

Just when you need your cordage on you bow to grip the drill, it's starts to slip, right at the crucial moment. This tip might prove useful

[FelixImmler]

Great demonstration..thanks a lot. Greets from Switzerland
Felix

[GoonieBushcraft]

Excellent video as always Shane, Thanks for taking the time to show us buddy : ) Really enjoy your presenting style too. This is a skill i want to have but at the same time, i know its something that only comes with a LOT of practise. I've given it a go a couple of times but with no luck. I'm gonna keep at it though.
Also enjoyed your music, worked perfect with the footage. Top notch mate : )
All the best, Jay

[bhow]

Great idea. I've always had trouble with slippage. It is so frustrating when that happens just when it is most crucial. I've been trying to prefect my skills for years and this video is a big help. I can't wait to try it out. I made a cool two man drill I will post when I get some time that you will really like

[fepowson]

Should be of great help Shane, again, another smart tutorial. Good

[thomasnugent]

Very good idea. Good show ! Thank you very much

[DavidWestBgoodppl]

Beautiful video. I enjoyed it. Thank you!

[sunshine-nudf]

man + fire = happiness
well done!
tim

[jeffiow]

Brilliant demonstration shane, thanks for sharing...atb...jeff.

[stealthandy]

morning mate . nice one . thanks for sharing ATB

[coastalpoacher]

Thanks for the demo, I will give it go this week end
Ralph

[manicheanwarrior]

Another great video. As always thanks.

[englishwoodsman]

6:40 am and I am watching your video 😂😂.
where would I find that kind of wood to try this my self please

[wolswildcamping]

Well you seem to have that down to a fine art Shane. Thanks for sharing.
Be safe and be lucky, Wol.

[Nickthechippy]

nice vid Shane. I always knew you had more than one string to your bow !!

[paganoutdoors]

Nice video, great idea with the double string, like it, cheers craig

[tedmears]

i tend to tighten the cord with my fingers if it starts to slip.great video
atb
Ted

[zzinzel]

Still blows my mind to imagine how early humans ever discovered how to do this, or anything like it

[Adventure-Cornish]

Awesome thanks for sharing
ATB Mike
#StayCornish😬

[yeoldesalt]

you wouldn't really need double string if you used a  drill shaft with a smaller diameter.  the smaller the diameter, the more concentrated the friction, the faster the drill shaft speed. you'd get suitable embers in half the time, half the effort, and half the amount of needed string.

[islandbushcraft]

Great demonstration mate! Is plum a hard wood like other fruit woods? atb Dave