I love Creek Stewart. I've been watching Bushcrafting videos for years and Creek Stewart is the only person who has ever given us such a thorough and comprehensive lesson on making these bow drills. He makes it so easy to learn and follow along. Thank you Creek... don't ever stop.😅
I do believe your the only instructor I've seen that said to grow the ember but it makes perfect sense the bigger it is the more heat it has thank you yet again
At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to learn anything, but I kept watching and BAM new knowledge. Adding the punk wood dust to the coal is something I've never seen before, but I'm sure going to have to try that. 👍👍
This is truly the best bow drill instruction on planet Earth.I have watched many different instruction videos, but haven’t managed to succeed. After I watch this. I made two small adjustments and managed to get a ember right away.
I’ve been working on various friction fire methods for a while now and I got the first success while watching your video. Little things make a difference. Thanks!
This video should really have more views. You're teaching is superb! Not only the "what"; but also the "how", "why" and "when" (like you said it). Perfect! Sets a fantastic teacher apart from the good ones. I would LOVE a day out in the woods with you. Unfortunately, I'm on the other side of the world. :/ I'm sure I'll be able to get a fire going next time I get out in the woods. Everything seems covered.
What a great demonstration Creek! With this technique it really is foolproof. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. I have been following you and been a fan of yours for many years and this is why.
very well explained creek, i do agree with adding to the ember to make it grow before fire attempt ..just like your supper match that i will never forget when in a bad situation .. thanks for the video my friend. billy joe
Dude, the ending with the punky wood to extend the size and life of the ember is straight up #protip I love it, especially the secondary ember. I will definitely always incorporate that into my bowdrill practice. Thanks.
Very nice technique explanation! I have the Pocket Field Guide - "Master the Bow Drill". I feel having somebody show people the bowdrill right in front of them can encourage them that it can be done. Because it sure did help me when a group came to my work and presented infront of people. I had my first successful bowdrill fire last year.
I enjoyed this video, though I have to question the quality of materials available. I seriously doubt someone lost in the woods will have access to such clearly high-quality materials, including the lumber and the string of the bow. If they had the foresight to bring such a kit along, surely they'd have the foresight to bring a lot of extra sulfur-tipped matches.
There is some misleading info here with the title as it’s more of a demonstration instead of a kit build. As well as the “the perfect bowdrill technique on the planet”. I don’t appreciate that for myself and others. However the instruction we do get here is really solid. There is a large number of ways to do things with bow drill according to environment, resources, and tools available. And this for a beginner or anyone struggling should help. But definitely not the be all end all. I do think there are some key things missing here to help people out such as the alignment with your body over the spindle to help with pressure and arm fatigue etc. discussion of problem solving common issues people have when starting out etc. lots of factors and considerations. But definitely not bad over all.
Creek, why do you put the notch in the hearth on the edge facing away from you?? Is there a reason for not having the divot and notch on the edge facing you?
So what kinda wood do you use? I've heard different things like you have to use both softwood and hardwood. I've tried several times to do this but with no success can you use the same type of wood for all of it or no
I wrote an article about this here: willowhavenoutdoor.com/best-wood-for-bow-drill-how-to-choose-the-perfect-wood-for-your-friction-fire-bow-drill-kit/
Video titled “how to make a bow drill fire kit” OP: “now in this video we’re going to focus on technique, not necessarily materials” hOw TO MaKE A boW DrilL FiRE kIT
Sir I have to disagree with you. My biggest moment was teaching my grandson to use the bow drill. My kids were a great experience too. But nothing beats the look on the grandsons face when that flame came to life. Now he thinks he's the official firebug when we go camping. I learned how to use the bow drill at boy scout camp many years ago. God bless!
Interesting... 1. Where exactly did you learn to cut anything towards any part of your body? 2. What made you think it would be a good idea to show that dangerous practice on a training video? I believe I heard you are an Eagle Scout. I too was very involved in the program. You should know better than to demonstrate unsafe practices.
I appreciate you taking the time to make this video, but I have to say that using an actual bearing in your bearing block is really cheesy. Setting yourself up with perfect variables does not show mastery.
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I love Creek Stewart. I've been watching Bushcrafting videos for years and Creek Stewart is the only person who has ever given us such a thorough and comprehensive lesson on making these bow drills. He makes it so easy to learn and follow along. Thank you Creek... don't ever stop.😅
I do believe your the only instructor I've seen that said to grow the ember but it makes perfect sense the bigger it is the more heat it has thank you yet again
My little secret!
At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to learn anything, but I kept watching and BAM new knowledge. Adding the punk wood dust to the coal is something I've never seen before, but I'm sure going to have to try that. 👍👍
This is truly the best bow drill instruction on planet Earth.I have watched many different instruction videos, but haven’t managed to succeed. After I watch this. I made two small adjustments and managed to get a ember right away.
I’ve been working on various friction fire methods for a while now and I got the first success while watching your video. Little things make a difference. Thanks!
Your videos are always full of good information and skills thank you. Keep it up
Great combination of knowledge insight and enthusiasm which makes a fascinating video. Well done.
Thanks for the lesson I see were I'm going wrong.😃👍
Great video. Far better explanation of technique than most videos I’ve watched.
you make everything fire look so easy! This was a great instructional, as always!
Thank you Barb.
Wow! You just made that look so easy!!! Now to find a video you prob already have on how to make the bow drill and accessories! 😍😍😍
This video should really have more views. You're teaching is superb! Not only the "what"; but also the "how", "why" and "when" (like you said it). Perfect! Sets a fantastic teacher apart from the good ones.
I would LOVE a day out in the woods with you. Unfortunately, I'm on the other side of the world. :/
I'm sure I'll be able to get a fire going next time I get out in the woods. Everything seems covered.
What a great demonstration Creek! With this technique it really is foolproof. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. I have been following you and been a fan of yours for many years and this is why.
Thank you Choya.
Excellent instructional video, Mr Creek 💗😍 👍
very well explained creek, i do agree with adding to the ember to make it grow before fire attempt ..just like your supper match that i will never forget when in a bad situation ..
thanks for the video my friend.
billy joe
Thanks Billy!
Dude, the ending with the punky wood to extend the size and life of the ember is straight up #protip I love it, especially the secondary ember. I will definitely always incorporate that into my bowdrill practice. Thanks.
Thanks!
starting a fire with a bow-drill is on my bucket list. Guess I should start trying one of these days.
Very nice technique explanation! I have the Pocket Field Guide - "Master the Bow Drill". I feel having somebody show people the bowdrill right in front of them can encourage them that it can be done. Because it sure did help me when a group came to my work and presented infront of people. I had my first successful bowdrill fire last year.
Congrats Jason!
And...the vest is awesome!!! It's most definitely you.😂
Excellent tutorial 👌
Great video. Awesome information.
That was great. On my next campfire I am going to try it. But wait, do you have another video to make the bow and the bearing?
I enjoyed this video, though I have to question the quality of materials available. I seriously doubt someone lost in the woods will have access to such clearly high-quality materials, including the lumber and the string of the bow. If they had the foresight to bring such a kit along, surely they'd have the foresight to bring a lot of extra sulfur-tipped matches.
He was good on Netflix
my man, ka-millions, you never started-out, your bow-drill -- lol ---
There is some misleading info here with the title as it’s more of a demonstration instead of a kit build. As well as the “the perfect bowdrill technique on the planet”. I don’t appreciate that for myself and others.
However the instruction we do get here is really solid.
There is a large number of ways to do things with bow drill according to environment, resources, and tools available. And this for a beginner or anyone struggling should help. But definitely not the be all end all.
I do think there are some key things missing here to help people out such as the alignment with your body over the spindle to help with pressure and arm fatigue etc. discussion of problem solving common issues people have when starting out etc. lots of factors and considerations. But definitely not bad over all.
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Creek, why do you put the notch in the hearth on the edge facing away from you?? Is there a reason for not having the divot and notch on the edge facing you?
might have to teach Creek the actual meaning of "freeballing"
Does it work with any wood/timber?
So what kinda wood do you use? I've heard different things like you have to use both softwood and hardwood. I've tried several times to do this but with no success can you use the same type of wood for all of it or no
I wrote an article about this here: willowhavenoutdoor.com/best-wood-for-bow-drill-how-to-choose-the-perfect-wood-for-your-friction-fire-bow-drill-kit/
Video titled “how to make a bow drill fire kit”
OP: “now in this video we’re going to focus on technique, not necessarily materials”
hOw TO MaKE A boW DrilL FiRE kIT
dude, shut up
Did u bug out Creek? Where u at?
Hey mate, I just found your channel from the Shemagh video, you haven't been uploading for a while. Are you okay?
I forgot about you . I love those skills wanted to show the world but I said things that broke her bones lol and got cancelled
Sir I have to disagree with you. My biggest moment was teaching my grandson to use the bow drill. My kids were a great experience too. But nothing beats the look on the grandsons face when that flame came to life. Now he thinks he's the official firebug when we go camping. I learned how to use the bow drill at boy scout camp many years ago. God bless!
I wish I could have seen his face too! Love this!
It's cooler to say "big fat ember" instead of "BFE". BFE sounds kinda dorky.
Interesting...
1. Where exactly did you learn to cut anything towards any part of your body?
2. What made you think it would be a good idea to show that dangerous practice on a training video?
I believe I heard you are an Eagle Scout. I too was very involved in the program. You should know better than to demonstrate unsafe practices.
How often are we going to find a dried one x in nature? Come on man do it right. Moisture is a big problem to deal with in real life.
I appreciate you taking the time to make this video, but I have to say that using an actual bearing in your bearing block is really cheesy. Setting yourself up with perfect variables does not show mastery.