Complete Bow Drill for Beginners
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
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0:00 Introduction
0:21 MATERIAL SELECTION
1:22 WILLOW
1:25 ASPEN
1:28 COTTONWOOD
1:31 BASSWOOD
1:47 HEARTWOOD
1:55 SAPWOOD
3:05 POT HANGER NOTCH (BAIL NOTCH)
3:30 SADDLE NOTCH
5:49 CORDAGE
8:11 COMPONENT 4: SPINDLE
9:21 HEARTH BOARD
10:01 CATCH PAN (WELCOME MAT)
10:11 THE BURN IN
10:52 CARVING THE DIVOT
12:03 LOADING THE BOW
13:19 BODY POSITION
14:45 STEP ONE: BURNING IN
15:08 PROPER BOWING TECHNIQUE
18:33 SQUEAKING IN THE SET
19:43 SCORING THE NOTCH
20:37 CARVING THE NOTCH
21:42 TOUCHING UP THE BEARING BLOCK
23:04 TOUCHING UP THE SPINDLE BOTTOM
23:24 HIGHTENING THE STRING
24:08 STEP TWO: FILLING THE NOTCH
27:32 THE CUES
27:40 RUNNING SMOOTH
28:54 ALOT OF SMOKE
29:48 STEP THREE: LIGHTING THE NOTCH
In the interest of keeping this thread organized for those who view and read the comments section and are hear to learn, please drop all contributions to the discussion that have anything to do with "why not just use a lighter" in this thread. Everyone already knows it is easier to just use a lighter. This is for folks who also know that its possible to not have a lighter 100% of the time. Thanks!
From one friction fire practitioner to another, I agree with this comment. While I'm all about being prepared I also appreciate the skills necessary to create fire from sourced material. Being too dependent on modern technology can be fallible. Please, continue to make quality videos and ignore the trolls.
The Gray Bearded Green Beret Where are you located in the South? I’m from Alabama
@@Aceinthehole1179 this was filmed in coastal NC. I m normally in the Adirondacks.
The Gray Bearded Green Beret I really would love to take a good survival course. You would think Alabama would offer a lot of these courses , but I can’t find anything. What would you recommend? Thanks I’m a new subscriber to your channel “ Great information “
@@Aceinthehole1179 I am partnered with a school called American Survival Co, they have a venue in SW MO/NW AR that may be close to you, they are great and are probably fairly close to you: flintsteelcsg.com/organizer/american-survival-co/
this is the best tutorial for a bow friction fire i have ever seen. I have watched so many over this past year and you have explained and demonstrated the mechanics and construction perfectly! thanks Green Beret!
I particularly like that he doesn't do this in his backyard. I can't stand videos of people acting like experts when they only demonstrate fire making skills at home. Such a refreshing change.
Agreed! The attention to detail and the video quality-including close-ups with the secondary camera-make this bow drill video second to none. Well worth the 35min viewing. Thank you, GBGB.
Very good explanation man, I am 60 years old and I am going to build myself a bow drill kit, and practice the bow drill for the first time and try and make a fire in my back yard!
The way you used that knife as a plane was something I'd never seen before. I'm gonna have to try that techinque. Thanks for showing it!
I find all this easier to -do- than to tlk about. Thank you for the careful explanaion.
Awesome video! I feel like I have attended an outdoor seminar on primitive fire making techniques, not just a youtube vid I was really into it great job.
Good to hear, I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you for your service to our Great Nation!
You have a gift for explaining in detail without being winded.
This is the best lesson on Bow Drill Fire I've seen online. Very meticulous, very explicative, going deep into details of woods, carving, the mechanics of the bow, friction issues, and the process until fire is obtained.
Imo, the hardest part of making a friction fire is stoking the ember. At first my tendency was always to try and stoke it too quickly. I've found the biggest secret to a bow drill fire is patience. If you try to rush it, you'll probably fail. Also, don't think because you've made friction fire many times that there isn't anything more to learn from videos like this!
Great video! Thank you sir!
Best tutorial I've seen so far. Thanks for expending the energy time a knowledge to teach us this valuable knowledge/tool. It'll surely save lives. Thanks
Thanks for the tutorial. This is the best teaching tutorial I’ve seen yet. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Much appreciated.
Using a slug or some green leaves would help with reducing friction on that top bearing - having said that, this is probably the best bow drill video I've seen yet on RUclips! Keep up the great work mate! All the best from the UK
I appreciate the feedback, I was using resin-infused pine (fatwood) which is self-lubricating, but this particular chunk of cedar was exceptionally hard since I had to use mostly heartwood (I don't mind the challenge). One of the squeakiest sets I ever used and it was boring into that fatwood for sure
Excellent!!!! Best tutorial video I've seen yet to learn how to make and use bow drills! Anyone can "show" (and many do) how to make fire with a bow drill set. Not many if any at all have been able to do what you have done. You have answered/addressed many of the questions I've had for troubleshooting and difficulties during the use of a bow drill set. Thank you so much for this video! Keep up the awesome work!!!!
Glad to hear it! I appreciate that!
I love how you don't rush anything. Well done. Although I'm still enjoying the "screwing things up" phase of learning this skill, I look forward to putting your tutorial to use.
Thank you for posting this video! It is one of the most detailed, instructional and helpful of all of the bow-drill videos I’ve watched.
This is the most informative and useful video re: making and using a bow-drill set for firemaking on RUclips.
Thanks a ton.
Outstanding tutorial, using a much more simpler way of measuring out each piece of kit! Thank you.
That was the clearest tutorial I’ve seen. Thanks!
A few days ago my 6 year old daughter asks me out of the blue to teach her to make a fire by rubbing 2 sticks together. Unfortunately I’ve never done this myself so where else would one go to but YT and the GBGB. Now it’s time to go for a hike and search for the necessary materials.
Great tutorial; it is always good to learn new things and how to survive without modern tools.
Thank you for the long, detailed, real life teaching video.
What I like about your videos, you’re never into rush with survival techniques, the person already in a tough situation why the rush I see in other survival video guides?
Amazing videos keep it up 👍
Batoning off the deep handhold.....THANK YOU! i learned something new today.
What an excellent video man. I have never seen the bow drill explained in that much detail. I have learned so much from your channel. Please keep them coming!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Steven! It was a risk leaving it this long but the reality is it takes a long time to actually teach it. I want people to be able to do it, not just watch it. That was more important than the view count for me.
I have seen many videos on this topic. I know it has been said many times, but this is the best and most thorough instructions. You have a talent on this, but You also have quite a talent for tutorials.
Good Job Brother, already liked and gonna subscribe to your channel. Thanks Man
Great video. Followed instructions to the letter using tulip poplar set and a fat wood bearing block. Got a fire going with my first ever attempt with a bow drill.
Love to hear this!
I think 'followed the instructions to the letter' may have had something to do with it. Congrats!
Extremely informative and thorough .Best explanation of a bowdrill set in a long time looking forward to some more videos and technique differentials.
Best bowdrill tutorial ever! Thanks!
Fantastic demo ! Thank you!
"...that wont work well, especially for a beginner." 😂🤣🤣 Youre a trip dude.
For me, the worst part of getting the bowdrill down, the only bad part really, was constantly flinging my spindle until I learned to steady myself the right way.
There was cuss words.
Lots.
GREAT TIPS!! THANKS!!
That was a great demonstration of solid preparation and good technique - nice work
thanks for your service and thanks for the vids take care
Well done brother indeed !!!!!!
Well done and very clear. Great job.!
You hit on several important details....
thank you
Excellent presentation, thank you
Found another gem. Thanks for the great videos
First time I ever saw anyone make me a bow,with your style! Great stuff!
Josh, great video!!!!!!
Fantastic video!! Perfect teacher. Thanks
Really like your channel man, keep up the good work)
Perfect, this is the next item on my bucket list to work on. Thanks for the tips and tricks.
Great video Josh. Keep the great content coming brother.
Just the kinda video I was searching for. Thank you for all the detailed instruction! 🙏🏼
Thank you for such a great tutorial video. Been obsessed with friction fire since growing up on Ray Mears, but never been successful. Your tutorial took me back to the basics, I am now creating fire 🔥
You are a good teacher.
Great explanation. Great video.
Excellent demonstration and explanation. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome tutorial Josh. I saved it for later use. Thanks for sharing pal.
Excellent video thanks! Very well explained and detailed.
Great video thank you
Excellent video thanks
Good description throughout and easy guide thankyou
Extremely well put together Josh. I can't thank you enough for these videos. Thanks for your contribution to the craft.
Very good video on how to do this.Thank you.
Excellent detailed info and video! Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍
Thank you for a great reminder of ALL the skills of this kit! Back when I was in Scouting, I learned this skill set at summer camp what a blast it was to get a fire started in this manner!..
Great detail thanks
Very good instructions. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Hi from England, that was a great piece of knowledge, I doubt if I could copy it as kneeling is hard for me but in a situation the know how is invaluable, thankyou for sharing hope you are doing well in these bad times
This is a great demonstration and very informative. Thank you for the step by step instructions.
Fantastic beginner video
Well done sir. Thank you for the video
Great video. Nice explanation.
This video was amazing, it explains why I struggled in so many of the little things when I tried to do it
What a video! I'm impressed and engaged. I'll make sure to keep this on my list of survival suggestions for others. Good Job my man!!!
Thanks for the info, appreciate your time
Thanks Larry!
Nicely done I watched a few videos no one ever said you had to fill up the whole thing with dust great job.
Probably one of the best video I 've seen about the bow dril techniquel, THANK YOU, a big thumb up...
Thank you for level of detail that you verbally add. So many things that would go un-noticed, you verbalize. An example is how you lock your armpit over your knee. Love the verbalized detail. I'm glad I connected with your channel and I'm Really happy to see your growth in subscribers. Good luck and God bless.
Thanks Bill! This is a particularly long subject so I appreciate you watching it.
Extremely thorough demonstration brother! I enjoyed seeing how you did your bow. Slightly different from how I tend to do mine but I am definitely interested to try your method. Especially on the back end with the elongated saddle notch and drilling the hole through. I also noticed you had your board positioned with the notch at the top. I started doing this a while back when I realized I could watch the notch better for cues and see when the notch was full. Looking forward to the next one!
Right on brother! Yeah for me I started doing the both on the far side so students could see it fill better. The hidden benefit I found to that was at my height, it was easier for me to see it as well!
Great lesson on all the parts, pieces, and adjustments for success. Love the notches in the bow drill for cordage!
Very good demonstration
Greetings from a Belgian bushcrafter
Just an idea if you are in the wild and need some sort of cord or something, your shoelace is excellent replacement for Paracord of anything like that.
I can see why you have been building subscribers so fast. Great video and channel
Glad to have found your channel, definitely need brushed up on things. Was in the Marines from 74-76 an am mighty rusty. Thanks much for your vid’s.
Excellent step by step tutorial! Best I’ve seen. Many Thanks!
Hope it helps out
I subbed you about s week ago. Phenomenal work you’re doing sir. Thank you for your time and great info.
Thanks and welcome! Glad you are here.
Thanks for the video I saw that my hands were tilting but also I found that the wood that I was using was harder wood so thanks again and this was one of the best bow drill videos I have seen
Hello Joshua, great beginners demonstration video . Nice attention to detail , best I have seen in a while . Thumbs up . Atb Darren.
Now I know why it's so important to have multiple ways of lighting fire🔥. That's a LOT of work! Great video though as always!
I enjoyed this video, im going to try this which probably will make my adhd go into over drove filling up thst notch
Super info well explained
good video , filled a lot of small gaps for me as I prepare a kit to use with some students in school. Thank you.
Outstanding
Thanx for the why fors 👍
Awesome mate
They're hammering with ads, make sure your gettin' paid! Great content!
Haha I believe it. Especially on the long ones
Great tips, now I know what i've been doing wrong!
I just watched my first video on this channel and I had to subscribe
Welcome!
That's a great explanation that should up my success rate and make bow drill fires less frustrating. You're a great instructor. I hope to take one of your classes sometime. Too bad you're not still in NC!
Following you from COSTA RICA.
that striker/scraper/drill socket is epic, trying to get the guy to make me one! what about this idea for the hardened tips of your spindle: score crosshatches across the tip of the spindle where it marries to the hearth board to generate more friction?
I would have to try it to say for sure if it was necessary. I have had success leaving the tip and the accompanying divot that I am trying to marry it up with pretty gnarly and rough, it tends to break the grain and start producing better dust quicker.
I've done bow drill in scouts and as an adult with professional instructors. This video covers everything concisely but with everything you need to know. Great video.
Great info... I learned several things, that I have been doing wrong and why I haven't been successful with this method of fire starting.
Awesome! Let me know when you get one!
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret I will. I learned that my hearth board was too thin, my spindle placement needed to be on the outside, why my spindle would fly out due to my bow not being parallel, and the constant squeaks. Oh and the bees waxed paracord... I can see the fire in my mind now
Sir, looks great.
I apologize in advance.
I am amazing at making smoke with a bow drill. Not an ember to be found anywhere. 😨 Heck I even used a cordless drill to experiment with speed and pressure. I'm sure a one on one might give me the results you get. With my luck, in Northern Alberta, Canada, I think I would get better results watching a roll of Hay, self combust.... and end up looking like an icicle. My preference is the magnesium block with the attached ferro rod and I upgrade mine with a 4" hacksaw blade piece. Due to the carbon content, great sparks etc. And if you grind an edge to the back of the piece then a tiny knife. Attached to the block with paracord wrapped around them to be used as a bowstring etc.
Makes for a small compact non destructable kit in a breast pocket etc.
In my experience, survival is making do with what you can salvage or find.... otherwise it's camping.
Sorry I haven't mastered the art of the bow drill.
I agree, this was the best and most complete bow drill video I’ve seen! I’ve been teaching children survival skills at Natureversity in Austin, Texas and just watched this to review my bow drill skills for class tomorrow. Thank you for going so in depth, it was nice meeting you at Winter Count in Florence, Arizona. Keep doing it for the 10 percent of people who take these skills to heart:)
10% is pretty generous. I'd say it's more like 000.1%.