The Best Bow Drill Tutorial I've Ever Made.... Red Maple, Bark Tinder Bundle, Fatwood Bearing Block

[@donbrink1954]

Great video David! Most people don’t talk about controlling the string tension with your right hand. The only things I do a little different Is I widen my notch at the bottom like a V. It seems as though the powder gathers and focuses heat a little better. Another thing I do that I have not seen anyone else do is eliminating the burn in. After doing bow drills for some years I started doing my notch as I’m doing my initial hole. It just saves a minute.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I prefer a square point notch myself. Experienced bow drillers can do the burn in and the "going for the ember" at the same time because they know how to stop the spindle from drifting away from or more commonly drifting towards the notch and blowing out of it. Doing them at the same time saves heat and therefore our energy.

[@donbrink1954]

You are the only person on youtube I have talked to who understands the spindle drift. This is why I watch you!

[@HarleyBob957]

Glad I found your channel, I’ve learned a lot about bow drills. Now I’m ready to try to make my first one. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@billvance2573]

David, thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos. You gave some much information about the details that other channels just don't share. Not sure if they think we already know these little "tweaks" or what. I really enjoy your channel. God bless your and yours.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Another on the spot set. This time from a great species, Red Maple. This particular tree has already provided some of the best punk wood and charred Punk Wood down through the years from under its branches. Likewise, today, we use a long branch from it that's nicely degraded but has a few negatives. Usually you don't want to choose a specimen that's been laying on the ground and still has its bark on it, because of all the moisture concerns. BUT, when you know how to use Drying Cycles these problems can be overcome. I give a detailed demonstration and explanation of this technique. So, I used a Red Maple spindle on a Red Maple fire board, Tulip Poplar bark bird's nest, and a Fatwood bearing block. There are tons of information and tips in this one that's good to know... Here's a list of tweaks that were implemented that got the ember: 1) After 3 fails (that video's not included) I took a 30 minute break and reviewed the fail video, and came up with a tweak plan. 2) I whittled the spindle diameter down 3/4 to 5/8" for less work. 3) I whittled the thickness of the fire board down from 5/8 to 1/2" for less work. 4) The divot was too far inset in the board and I moved it closer to the front for better air. 5) I made the notch wider for better air. 6) I made the notch extend further into the divot so that the spindle tip could contact more of the dust pile. Come have a look at how well this "on the spot" Red Maple set worked. The Tulip Poplar Bark... I already had and was house dried. It probably had about 6 or 7% moisture in it.... Please SUBSCRIBE at the end of the video. Thanks! (SCROLL DOWN) OTHER BOW DRILL VIDEOS YOU WILL ENJOY: Bow Drill, My Little EDC Stanley Pocket Knife, EVERYTHING "On The Spot" Made kzbin.info/www/bejne/eauceoSipcydjJY Using a Paperback Book for a Bow Drill Fire Board kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX66h32sgbahoNU Making Hickory Bark Cordage and a Bow Drill Bowstring kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6q7l3yEo5esr6M Hand Drill, Bow Drill, What SOME of the experts aren't telling you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnW4k6iDgs6Ghdk 10 Unusual Ways To Make Fire kzbin.info/www/bejne/enyQoaenmqmhgZo Friction Fire 4 Ways... Fire Roll, Hand Drill, Bow Drill, and Bamboo Fire Saw kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqusqqaGeM2Wl5Y

[@markluke8447]

Great video David, thank you for your very informative / educational content. As a city kid, I've seen Cody and Dave do this but never understood what was happening. Thank you.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Please check out my playlists.

[@danielww9022]

I appreciate the insight about 212° steam compared to the 600°+ ignition. I consider myself to be at least in the top level of dummies, but I've never considered that difference. It really does change everything when realizing what is possible with moist material. Thanks, Dave.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I’ve mentioned that I few times over the years, but don’t think many have thought about it.

[@TerryC69]

Hi David! This tutorial is a real gem! The critical little details are all here. Also, you demonstrate the difference between needing to be just a bit more persistent and "this ain't working" and needs to be tweaked. Good stuff!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

The riddle is fun to solve.

[@clif4rd1]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with the bow drill.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks for watching!

[@zuzalopes1064]

Hey David West, good evening, here Brazil, tanks ...

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Zuza!

[@thomasgold-1000]

Another great tutorial on Bow Drill - thanks so much David! Hope the high humidity down there will stop soon...

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Whew!!!

[@oldbones9162]

This may be a 4 year old video now…..but I learned an added tip even after watching many of your more recent ones. Tension on the bow string. Oh too…….alway like that you leave in the failures..an’ it sounded nice once the A/C shut off😂

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I hated that neighbor’s AC! Lol!

[@starlingblack814]

Thank you David.

[@milanginic]

Nice lesson David, best regards!

[@phillywister9957]

16:25 this is exactly what ive been doing wrong. wow, thank you, gonna impress my friends now :D

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good information there David

[@hansstellingsmanetherlands5548]

Thanks for this video

[@JTs3DPrints]

What material is the cord for your bow? Thanks for putting these videos together.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Paracord.

[@ethanmcquaid1]

For someone wanting to try this for the first time. Would pine board from Lowes work for the fire board?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Frustrated and Given Up on Bow Drill??? Try a 2x4 and Cheat Bearing Block kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp7SiKJnipyamqM Let me know how you do. TY!

[@terrychristie7282]

If you were starting another fire with that setup would you have to make a new hole or could you use the old one again

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Keep using the old one till there's not enough bottom left in the divot. Please check out my Bow Drill Playlist.

[@bobstringer1523]

Always learn something thany

[@deaddropsd1972]

What do you mean by “drying cycle “ the rotation of spindle?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

See my drying cycles playlist. TY!

[@michelsarao8208]

Good job Thank You

[@matthewplayer8337]

Are you in the upstate?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Yes!