3 Unusual Ways To Make Fire W/ Wood Ashes (See Description)

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

(See the extensive Playlists for all 3 of these techniques in the LINKS below.) Wood ashes will double the amount of grip that you have for Hand Drilling. I demo-ed A Horseweed Spindle on a highly degraded Honey Locust fireboard with Loblolly Pine Needles for the Bird's Nest. Next, I thoroughly saturated a piece of cotton t-shirt with wood ashes and used an empty BIC to ignite it. I was going to just let it set there and smolder for a long time to show you the coal extending properties of ashed tinder, but the wind made me go ahead and send the Pine Needles tinder bundle to flames. Lastly, I stripped out some Yucca Fibers, let them sit in the Sun and wind for 10 minutes, and then easily fire rolled up an ember in just 30 passes. The very hot fire roll easily ignited more pine needles. Come see what amounts to 3 complete videos in one as we showcase the firemaking properties of our common everyday wood ashes! Please follow the LINKS below and Subscribe. Thank You! Other "Ashes for Hand Drill Grip" videos can be found in my Hand Drill Playlist. Hand Drill Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLkoXX8XsMW3nvAanTlr7IhGt1Kjk3SNzp Ashed Tinder Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLkoXX8XsMW3mlY3P6FW8UH7_q1sY_xssX Rudiger Roll, Fire Roll Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLkoXX8XsMW3kLMA7kY_LznhzK5nOrA3Wd

[@pennyfulton3418]

Gosh ! ...Ray Mears, eat your heart out ...

[@TheKeefeStone]

The yucca fire roll is amazing! I live in NM & I never knew that the perfect campfire tinder was literally in my backyard. Thank you!!!!!

[@jtoombs56]

Where can I get one of those ash containers?

[@davifjohnston5108]

Thanks David keep making the videos sir I just understand u better than anybody else thank u

[@alberthell7089]

Albert the bavarian

[@EdwJenkins]

GOOD VIDEO I AM 79 AND AN OLD SCOUTMASTER AND HAVE TAUGHT THIS MANY YEARS AGO I PREFER THE BOW INSTEAD OF THE HAND I WAS THE ONLY SCOUTMASTER THAT TAUGHT THIS FOR YEARS AND I ENJOYED EVERY MINUET OF IT LOVE TO SEE BOYS LEARNING THIS GREAT FUN.

[@moovingon6868]

I was in Boy Scouts for 12 years with my sons, and only saw one of these methods explained......barely. How wonderful if they could back to the old time skill sets and teach this kind of level, techniques again...Unfortunately, they often lack the leaders that know any of those skills anymore....

[@avasolaris1]

Why are you shouting? Deaf?

[@StarLight-yk6es]

Yea that's cool ! :) I'm in Australia and the indigenous brothers taught me to use charcole from the previous fire as it will light easier than new wood, for a new fire . They would use a smouldering , dried horse shoe fungus ,carried in some hard bark , to move the fire from one camp to the next, being nomadic tribesmen . This was the fire mans job in the tribe :) it is said fires were kept alive this way for many many years , hundreds even , making it a special sacred fire :) , and it served for ceremonial purposes as well as cooking food and giving light at night . Keeping the fire alive was a way of honouring the elemental spirit . It kind of makes sense when you think about it ! :) Ash and charcole born of fire , give birth to the same . :)

[@ClayTallStories]

I have used horse hoof fungus for keeping fire smoldering on my own primitive survival challenges and it is extremely hard o get through a night with it. You have to keep oxygen going to it. I have found that putting a big log of hard naive on the fire each night and re-using the coals in the morning o be the best and only using horse hoof fungus if shift camp. I guess that is what the nomadic tribesmen did to. Thank you David. You are the fire master. I have made most fires at one time and to date have found the fire plow the hardest. I still have not been able to achieve it due to weather & wood but its on my list.

[@rev.theodoreflaherty1491]

I don't drink .I am 70 but I dig the fire ball jar

[@jameshammond2738]

You just got another Subscriber.

[@rexsheeley8177]

awesome teacher

[@watchman4todayreloaded192]

GOOD VIDEO

[@deadnutd4360]

This is the first video I’ve watched of yours and I immediately subscribed. The most important thing I think your relaying to people about these methods of fire making is not being in fear. Experts say that humans will die within three days without water,, but I truly don’t believe that. I think they die of fear from lack of knowledge and just staying calm and keeping their head. It seems to me that society has really lost a lot of connection with our past and ultimately our future. Thank you for the video I hope to see many more

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Good thoughtful comments. TY!

[@pondlife1952]

I learned something this evening. Thanks.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Firstname!

[@cameronb76]

Excellent info

[@the_watcher_abc]

Unrolled cotton balls packed with ash and then rolled up again also works just like you demonstrated. Nice vid

[@robertfleming387]

Learnin new tricks all the time..TY.👊New Sub...

[@jhgindia]

Super sir, new way

[@DoItToProveIt]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@Lou.B]

Good lessons!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Glad you like them!

[@lennybruce1137]

thank you thank you thank you.

[@josefuncovsky2274]

So far I have only read about these skills in books. I am amazed! You are a true bushcraftsman! My respect to you and a thumbs up!!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks friend!

[@alphaomega8373]

This guy makes it looks so easy... Hats off to you sir!

[@BreadBaker33]

Wow, I came for the taco soup but stayed for the fire making skills! Love your videos bro!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Hot stuff here.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Nice job demonstrating those techniques. So many old time tips & tricks are being superseded & forgotten by using todays' modern fire starters!!!

[@officegossip]

Your channel is a godsend. I'm doing some research for some fiction writing and these videos are amazingly informative.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Glad you like them!

[@AwakenER]

I'm really impressed and now inspired to dive more into survival. I was a Magician, now a designer and ALSO now deeply interested in something new. Thank you.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks friend!

[@kevinpritchard3592]

That is pretty cool. I didn't know how useful ashes could be. Thanks

[@bushcraftcostarica808]

Hello Mr. West just wanted to say thank you for inspiring so many and having such great content. I mentioned you in my last video and wanted you to know.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks for the shout out friend!

[@noimagination99]

Wow, I thought I knew just about every fire starting technique, but I have never even heard of using ash like this! I will watch more of your videos. Very good video BTW!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

See my ashed tinder playlist. TY!

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

Thanks for showing all these useful tricks.

[@jameshammond2738]

Well done! I have seen through your videos the importance of using ashes. Thank you for teaching this. It is wonderful knowledge.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

You are very welcome!

[@mrm8556]

انت انسان مبدع..واشكرك على تعليمنا على هذه الطرق الضرورية لاشعار النار في الحالات الطارئة... شكرا على هذه الافكار الكبيرة.. 🌹🌺👍

[@BigWillSD]

I prefer flint and steel, but that fire roll was pretty dang cool. I hadn't seen that before. And thanks for the information on the wood ash. It has many applications and now a mother to add to the list. Thanks for sharing

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Will.

[@ottodidakt3069]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl how about doing the fire roll with stones , ever tried that ?

[@brianlanders8028]

I always try to dry things out before trying to burn something, that yucka plant would've been lit right away if it was left out in the sun for a day or two. I'm just saying. What I was interested in was that stove, you can put all of your supplies in it, using motel type shampoo bottles, pill, or vitamin bottles of course and have all of the ash, charcoal, flint, and steel, plus cover it with a lid, because it looked like a modified coffee or large vegetable can.

[@safffff1000]

Unless scrap where in nature naturally will you find flint and steel, or 2 flat surfaces?

[@ang9968]

​@safffff1000 You can split a branch or find two flat river rocks. Anything beats nothing.

[@lorriecarrel9962]

Pretty cool,learned something new today

[@shannonstephens4550]

I figure out how to do the cotton roll from your videos and now I show everyone that wants to learn on the job site and wherever I may be I always keep the kit with me. Thank you for the educational videos they’re great.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Shannon!

[@ADKwarriors]

I have always rubbed the spindle with pine sap, literally everywhere in my area, and aside from your hands being a minor mess it has always worked. I will have to try this method. Thank you for sharing.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I like using Pine sap. It requires so much less energy to press down on the spindle while keeping the hands from slipping down the spindle also.

[@jakeschmell]

That was bloody awesome!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks friend!

[@jimsjacob]

That was great. Thanks for sharing this info. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a real demo of these techniques. Lots of movie’s, but not the real deal. High regards.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@starlingblack814]

Great information! I've just been throwing ashes out; no more. Thanks David for sharing this valuable information.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I'm getting low on ashes, time to start collecting more.

[@jerryfrancis7523]

Thanks Dave, very informative. You make a great instructor.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank you Jerry!

[@danielsanderson4857]

Very nice. I like your style and approach.

[@rajeshbaskotakc991]

Last ideas is great my dir friend

[@Lettusfarm]

Great video btw. New sub here👊

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

TY!

[@ralphhernandez3521]

In the last two years, I have heard a lot about ash tinder, but I did not know what it was or how to make it. Thank you for such a clear explanation.

[@michaelanthonyakin7919]

Thanks David! This is the kind of ol' school knowledge you just never know when you'll need it.

[@sandyvogt9212]

We in the south Florida find lighter knots and shavings from dead aged pine trees before dusk hunt a stash and you can keep a firestarted pronto.rain or shine

[@ripfletching]

Cool

[@kennethrosbury2819]

The two-by-four and yucca was up first for me I thought that was awesome great job keep up the great videos very educational thank you

[@ryandobra8088]

Now that fire rool was Awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Please see my fire roll playlist.

[@apeacefulwolfretirement1984]

That's my first time on "YOUR "KZbin, and first time I see this approach with "wood ashes" on all Buschcraft I have been, since a year. THANKS very much, I'll check your other videos...

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Donald!

[@splagyetsi3287]

David, that fire roll was excellent. I will give it a go with what ever I have around here. Being in the tropic I will have to find a fibrous plant of some kind

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

See my fire roll playlist.

[@ang9968]

Coconut fibers?

[@jamesart9]

Love the way you are happy to try different things with something you already know so well.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

True. TY!

[@robertvezina3669]

Thank You Sir for Your Generous Teaching and very Enjoyable delivery style. Subbed right away.

[@johncline3033]

Very cool, and a life saver to boot. Thanks for posting!!!

[@spfpda]

great job David, thank you for sharing and passing your knowledge. In a survival situation it is brilliant and price less

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Saman!

[@melmo5218]

Thanks

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Mel!!!

[@scrider5493]

Thank you, very good demo and explanation.

[@joerockme7485]

AMAZING !!!! YOU GOT A SUBSCRIBER , THANKS DAVID , SEE YA ON THE NEXT !

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

"Thanks for joining me on this one. Weee'll... catch you on the next one" Joe!

[@josephdonkers7429]

This is epic! I never thought about doing this! Even Survivor man didn’t do this.

[@brawldawg8729]

LOL

[@brawldawg8729]

To be fair, Les wasn't starting with an empty liquor bottle full of ashes from a previous fire.

[@stevel8397]

THANK YOU for teaching me something new for making fires!

[@jamesholmberg3158]

Very cool! Thank you for the lessons. I guess it's time I quit relying on my 1 match 🔥 in the rain training and learn what I have still never tried...matchless fire!

[@unionse7en]

good video. It serves as a reminder to stash bic lighters in all my cars and gear totes. ;-)

[@BigDsGaming2022]

I like it . Good video .

[@Quillspirit]

Amazing, methods I have never seen, glad I watched. Thank you. You gained a sub. :)

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Shawn!

[@timduncan9903]

That's some advanced fire making right there 👍👍

[@hansfranson6570]

Thanks, David! Your knowledge is always included in the survival kit👉👍

[@stephensmith3708]

I will never look at ashes again, in the old way. This vid is a new outlook on survival!!!@ Thanks, Davy-baby, you are awesome!!!! Editing time. Were you in the military? If so, I will guess Marines. If not we'll, bless you for the info, Bro! OORAH!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Stephan.

[@wavehaven1]

Very cool, nothing like a shot fireball whisky ashes kept in the good o'l pocket.

[@genecarrie1359]

Nice and informative video! This is the first one of yours I have watched and look forward to watching more!! Thanks for the tips I never would have thought about!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

You are welcome here anytime!

[@oldbones9162]

Have yucca up in the hills near here...so this is gonna be a nice challenge. Too...to make the cordage you taught in a earlier video. Thanks again!

[@charlieboutin3341]

Woke at 3am..might as well watch Mr. West start some fires🔥😀 Great as always! The bottle even says FIREBALL very fitting😂. Thanks for some more techniques👍👍. God Bless

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Too fired up to sleep.

[@damienmilas8337]

Fire ball whiskey the perfect bottle for you lol another great video David thank you

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I found a better looking mini bottle than that on the walking trail but the cap was missing... A yellow mango and pineapple flavored Vodka bottle. LOL!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Absolutely awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@dllehman142]

Excellent video. You should send this to the Boy Scouts. Needs to be in their manual. Thanks for sharing.

[@walterashley149]

Excellent!!! subscribed!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank You, Walter!

[@jodamo5953]

Outstanding

[@chrisp3257]

Nice David, your skills are amazing the best I’ve ever seen😎👍

[@davifjohnston5108]

That Wicca plant is good w ashes David but very nice my friend Good job now going to try it out David thnkx buddy.

[@Tex_Prepper]

Great video, learned much! Thank you.

[@dasa166]

very useful information. thank you

[@darrelpinkston7339]

Well they say you don't stop learning till they cover you up with dirt.... Thanks for the lesson I damn sure learned something today

[@steveweckel6279]

When you get your fire going, you can cut up t-shirt into pieces anything cotton and pack the pieces into an Altoid tin; close the lid and place it into the fire. The heat of the fire will cause the patches of cotton t-shirt to turn into carbon. Now you have a tin with the same type of stuff as ashes and you can carry the tin in your "possibles" pouch. A shoe-string tied loosly (both ends) to a yucca (or any kind of dry stick) and you have a bow you can make a bow drill to spin your vertical piece of yucca stick(or dry whatever stick) with. So you put the shoe string in your "possibles" bag. Scrape off the inside of of cedar bark , let get dry and you have some good stuff to catch the smoke you make to start the bigger fire...put that (the cedar bark stuff) in you "possible" pouch. Now your sort-of set up like the old "mountain men". Guys up in Alaska use this king of stuff in their "survival kits". Ask Mike...

[@dobocindobocin5990]

amazing ,learn new today thanks👍

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

My pleasure!

[@tinderboxcreations]

So, what properties are the ashes giving when pressed and rolled like that? You explain they give you more grip on the hands but I have to keep the sound off where I am so missed any audio explaining why they help when making rolls of fibres. Do the ashes simply provide more friction between the fibres and if so, is that same reason why rust is good too?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Friction and chemical reaction. See my fire roll playlist.

[@akgossl]

Absolutely brilliant thanks

[@antsara9218]

nice work!

[@paulatwood998]

Hello David I stumbled across one of your videos and watched it in full length. I was impressed with your style of presentation. Anytime I leave the house I take my little fire starter Altoid can with me. That was an excellent idea that you did with the lighter. I can fit a mini Bic along with my other starters in my Altoid can. I'm going to view more of your videos so that I too can share them with others. I subscribed to your Channel because I like your way of thinking.

[@whionlee]

OK the Yucca fire roll i have NEVER seen before and ok i'm impurest!!

[@tarawebster6797]

This is amazing. I'm on season 6 of Alone and have yet to see someone start their fire this way. I have subscribed. I must see more of all the cool shit you do!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

You've got 900 videos at your disposal. Thank you!

[@geraldkaupp5380]

Being loathe to chuck out some things I put clothes dryer lint in a jug. It loves to burn. Cheers from Sunny Alberta!

[@TheHarleyhillbilly]

Man I have learnt something today!! The Yucca fire roll was awesome, but the ash tender was the bomb lol. I have never seen such?? I am a East Tennessee Smoky Mountain man and that is one heck of a tender I have used char cloth for years this looks easier, simpler, and better.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Sims!

[@jwsharpknfe3405]

Awesome, thanks

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Ty!

[@johntennery5304]

As always enjoyed it.

[@SuperHurdman]

Neat David! Interesting!

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

David, Very well explained and demo the way Native americans have used fire starting fires. Thanks for the time you have dedicated to thee videos.

[@shepfc1962]

That is awesome, I finally found you I lost you somehow but now I know you’re found that’s funny I like your videos

[@johnpeck11]

I just found your channel. Enjoyable.

[@peterpatina63]

Damn, that's frigging impressive. Got to try out the yucca roll. That's way easier than the spin the rod system.

[@Kenbur]

fascinating thanks

[@josephkerley363]

Another great one David! Most folks wouldn’t consider ashes good for starting a fire.

[@richardramey5943]

I saw a topic where you used titanium vs steel for fire. But clicked to your KZbin site and can not find it. Thanks for help !

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I've never tried Titanium. I'd like to though.

[@alfreds8766]

The 3the one was AAAAAASTONISHING!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Sacwriter]

Dave, I've been wondering, what about using old ashes to start a fire? Say some ashes that you've found in an old campfire ring, ashes that are at least a year old that have been rained on, snowed on, maybe even peed on. Are those kind of ashes still viable? Might be very important to know in a survival situation.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

No. They can get rained on some but more than that the water leeches out the ashes.

[@jefflivingston2998]

Sacwriter""""" very good question. I was thinking the same. I also needed the very good answer. Thanks to you both for the info share.

[@Eat_My_Bum]

If any potassium bonded to the ashes from the pee....they might even light better haha

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

plus way to use the ash rolling with a spend gassed out lighter. That is absolutely brilliant.