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  1. 07-13-2022, 09:06 AM #1
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    Bow drill

    Get this dead bushcraft thread active?

    Power went out last night, had a rechargeable LED, flashlights, kero lanterns, candles........(working back in time)......thought about having light/fire

    I ran across these old pictures of mine....

    Anybody else make fire by friction? Takes some practice, but just need some cordage/bootlace and a good knife to make a set up.

    This one is a poplar fireboard and spindle, ash handhold, maple bow, and 550 cord string

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  3. 07-13-2022, 10:16 AM #2
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    Have not done that since Boy Scouts.

    I don't think I will get into a situation where I will have to employ those primitive means.

    Power went out here for a short time from the T-storm, just laid back and listened to my SW radio.

    The radio is powered by an automotive battery for my Jeep, has never run down using it, keep it on a trickle charger.

    Did not even light a lantern or lamp, just laid there, relaxed and listened to the rain, all was fine.
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    A STORM IS COMING! LET'S GO BRANDON!
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  5. 07-13-2022, 11:26 AM #3
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    I carry a pocket knife and a magnesium/flint fire starter in my front left pocket every place I go.

    In about 2 shakes of a possum tail . . . I can have a small inferno going.

    And the mag/flints are cheap . . . get a dozen and stash them. You'll probably never run out.

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  7. 07-13-2022, 12:02 PM #4
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    I've never tried it.
    I do have a couple hundred Bic lighters on hand though...
    (Yeah yeah, I know)

    I bet PO has a mag/flint firestarter in one of his bags..
    He has a lot of gear...I'm still discovering all kinds of new things with him.
    Now deferring to the judgement of horses ~ because Truth comes in 30 round bursts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MountainGirl View Post
    I've never tried it.
    I do have a couple hundred Bic lighters on hand though...
    (Yeah yeah, I know)

    I bet PO has a mag/flint firestarter in one of his bags..
    He has a lot of gear...I'm still discovering all kinds of new things with him.
    PO knows quite a bit, share your stuff!!!.......Wait you.... know that........ continue on....have fun

    Back to fires.......
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mad Trapper View Post
    PO knows quite a bit, share your stuff!!!.......Wait you.... know that........ continue on....have fun

    Back to fires.......
    No friction there...just sayin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TJC44 View Post
    No friction there...just sayin.
    Um... never mind.
    Now deferring to the judgement of horses ~ because Truth comes in 30 round bursts.
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    I've done it 5 or 6 times but definitely takes practice. I still have my bow in the garage just in case.

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