A challenge
What other trees or plants can you find that will give you everything to do a bowdrill or hand drill and make a sustainable fire? I used sage here. I know that juniper and cedar will do it. Post your...
View ArticleFire Pics
A thread to post up your fire pics. Feel free to add a description of your method and materials used and any other info you feel like including.
View ArticleBearing Blocks
It has been my experience that the bearing block is the toughest component of the bow drill set to get right. Friction must take place on the hearth, not the bearing block! Friction on both ends of the...
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Long(mini) fire
Been wanting to try this for a while. Had 4' log about 4" in diameter to use so I cut it in half and gave it a try. It's around 70 and really windy in Michigan today so I had some difficulties getting...
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Stashed Bowdrill
Yet another kelp cord bowdrill fire using stashed goods. My system has become so routine and easy I had additional playtime. So, I crafted a new drill socket from a disk shaped beach pebble and...
View ArticleUpside-down + buried fire lay
Came across this video today. Never seen or heard of this channel/person before. But cool concept. Basically an upside-down fire combined with a buried fire technique. He claims in the video he got ~45...
View ArticleWhat are common lighters?, excluding refillable butane ones.
I'm conducting some personal testing to find the best lighter for my needs. I've been ordering a lot of ones I've yet to test from Amazon lately. \ Features I see as must haves are being...
View ArticleHow to scrape magnesium flakes?
I have this magnesium starter and it works pretty darn good. But I struggle scraping the magnesium flakes. I use my knife and don't think I'm doing it right. Any suggestions on how to flake off the...
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Firestarter project day
I'll update this post and the thread when I get further along. But for now, here's a couple of pics of what I'm working on...
View ArticlePeanut lighter?s
Can I get Some input from anyone who uses these. How long will they hold fluid in storage? Any problems with the O rings ? I'm looking at these because I am considering putting them into the hollow...
View ArticleBest way to shave magnesium
Hello I have been looking for a better way to get shavings off of a magnesium bar. I have been using what I think is a piece of a hacksaw blade or the back of my knife. I have tried a file without any...
View ArticlePalm Tree Scales
Just curious here, are those palm tree scales that peel and fall off any good for fire starting? I am visiting my son in FL and see these on ground. I don't really have any bushcrafting tools to try to...
View ArticlePocket Bellows - New Owners?
I cannot find any way to contact the company. The website is very limited. No email, no phone, no address. No reply to the old email address. Any one hear any rumors?
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Times are changing..
Here is a new way to light your fire. Pivot Arc Lighter The Pivot Arc Lighter is a sleek, innovative reusable lighter that utilizes electric plasma technology to provide an ultra-reliable flame....
View ArticleFlint and steel Friday
I figured since we have a friction fire day and a tinder bundle day, why not one for flint and steel? I've just started down this road, and am intrigued by the history, the process, and the techniques....
View ArticlePocket bellows
I don't know if this has been posted already or not... You can get a cheap pocket bellow for a little over a buck if you have a dollar tree near you by buying a telescoping back scratcher and taking...
View ArticleWho owns a JOBON Windproof Single Torch Lighter Butane Refillable or...
Who owns a JOBON Windproof Single Torch Lighter Butane Refillable or something similar? They are on some sites falsely being sold as all electric plasma lighter but in fact they are a form of butane...
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Fire starters... a tutorial
I decided to make a batch of my go-to fire starters for a coworker that has become increasingly interested in bushcraft. I figured I'd make a little tutorial for those that have not made these. I start...
View ArticleFat Bark...?
So I'm my neck of the woods, there's lots of big Ponderosa Pines, with very thick bark. It's pretty common to see a large portion of bark neer the base of a tree that is very yellow with dried pitch...
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