Fire Plow Friction Fire-- The most simple fire!

[@corbinm.272]

A couple of weeks ago I challenged myself to rough it out in the woods for 3 days using things I learned from your channel. I made a shelter, built a fire, and actually trapped a couple of fish. I had a blast and I really appreciate what you do here on the channel

[@hughtheman9217]

YOU'RE ALIVE?!! FANTASTIC!!!

[@chivi]

did...did...did he just post a video?! :O

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Hahah, yeah the past two years have gone by fast. Good thing about doing nothing right now is I can plan all the new vids.

[@insanecamo]

@@wildsurvivalskills Looking forwards to it!

[@jdrandall2413]

🥳

[@SwedeSpeeder]

Tom McElroy-Wild Survival You absolutely should post more videos, Tom. I found your channel a couple months ago and was sorely disappointed to see that you had been absent all this time. You should blow up your KZbin channel. You're the best survival teacher on here, hands down.

[@squest7367]

Finally, you comeback again

[@equinsuocha1213]

I was just re-watching an old vid from a few years ago and wondering if you had any more recent content, well lo and behold here we are!

[@deezzimississippi3280]

Yea I'm very glad he makes new videos

[@toweypat]

Never have I appreciated my stove so much.

[@Micromanep]

I couldn't believe it when I got the notification that you had posted a new video. Welcome back!

[@8dsacco]

Glad you're back! Im an avid follower of Bushcraft and survival. There are so many channels to choose from but you have a way of teaching that not many do. You're in my top three! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks

[@martinjcamp]

1000 kudos for sticking with the Friction FIRE making. Whew!!! And for sticking with your Channel. Always informative and enjoyable! Thank You.

[@buckmusky2201]

The man returns! The boreal forest of the Canadian shield is waiting for you.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Ive been thinking about that!

[@buckmusky2201]

@@wildsurvivalskills If you do a bit of research on bug season you can avoid the mosquitoes and black flies for a decent window of time; pre fall is best for northern Ontario..beautiful weather and no bugs! The humidity will usually have broke by early to mid September also. I hope you make it here. Its a powerful place.

[@BeholdTheLeviathan]

I really appreciate that you showed how many attempts it can take. Too many folks try to give this idea of wilderness survival skills being easy and picked up immediately. In reality, like basically everything in life, it takes practice and repeated tries. Only question for a video like this would be the blade necessary. Looks like you've something akin to a machete but could this be done with a hatchet? A standard camping knife? Would love those sorts of "gear questions" addressed. Glad to see you back making vids. :)

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Yeah man, Im sure you could do it with a small pocket knife or even a rock flake, the machete was just nearby and I grabbed it, but it was a little much for carving a small stick. Thanks!

[@FnCool1]

I'm really hoping you are back and staying for a while. you seem legit. PLEASE make me sit though ads, you deserve all the pennies, unlike a lot of others.

[@WargehBushcraft]

Very nice! Great filming and editing!

[@gysdevilliers4381]

You are so inspirational. I love all your tutorials, keeping it so simple and real. I especially love it when you go out with nothing but a pocket knife and making it work, you are amazing! Thank you for all your posts.

[@3rdTemple]

Tom- Great to see you again - you are the best!!

[@Picklemedia]

I almost started one of these when I was 20 with some very unlucky girl from the bar

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Most 20 year olds do...

[@LtAzariel]

more videos on the way, that made my day! keep em coming Tom, God bless you!

[@rhettfoster8227]

Yo wassup I'm 13 and me and my friends go out and do the same type of challenges you do and next spring we are going out for a month

[@wildsurvivalskills]

What's up Rhett. Sounds awesome. Be safe and have fun!

[@holyhellbird]

Well in reality I can't see things going perfect, so this video shows the real struggle in a survivor situation. Great video.

[@Andreeee75]

I've been watching survival videos and shows for years, and recently discovered your channel. Everything you do is different, and your techinique is absolutely graceful to watch it. Thanks for posting.

[@billeldridge3771]

Nice to see you again Tom, finally.

[@brokenwishbone422]

Maybe a video about carrying fire and keeping fire in a survival situation. I learned that was one of many very important things people have forgot about. Your video topics are better than the majority of the "survival" videos on KZbin.

[@roadkill9220]

I’m soooo glad you are back!!!! Perfect Timing

[@victoriarose3478]

Another great video Tom !!! I like how you tried the horse weed to finally start your fire !!! : }

[@adamdavey5326]

Great to see you back. Please, please, please do another solo survival trip ! I do survival trips myself (mainly in Switzerland) and take great inspiration from your work !

[@thanosforever]

Please stay safe during these times. New to hiking and you're the reason for it!

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Thats great to hear!

[@cetanlutah]

Thanks so much for continuing to push your skills and share them on youtube. You've inspired me to try experimenting with some different fire plow woods here in Northern NY state. Keep up the great work. We appreciate it!

[@Chris-yy5pj]

Suggestion idea. You Don't have to answer though lol but can you make a video on survival in high desert? Places like the Nevada mountains or other things? I live in Vegas and I would love to know more about how to survive in places like the sheep range.

[@Northernmormon]

It's about time Tom. Good to see a new video. Keep them coming. Your channel is not nearly as popular as it should be. You're one of the best survivalists out there, and one of my favorite to watch. I feel like I always learn something useful.

[@chrislrob]

I have wondered if this were possible in non-tropical places for a while! Thanks, Tom!

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Thanks Chris! Yeah, stil not sure I would try it in survival, but maybe with some more testing it will be my new favorite.

[@michaelambrus3051]

Good to have you back! I enjoy your videos more

[@tomjjackson21]

Are you kidding?! Is Tom fkn back?! That stump @1:55 is incredible. Wish we had giants like that here in Wa.

[@davek2068]

Welcome back Tom, great to see a new video!

[@rogerdesautels390]

Awesome job Tom and your determination to get that fire lit is amazing

[@desertislandsurvival]

Cutting edge bushcraft! Nice one mate, top perseverance!

[@ElkEars]

Bravo. And thank you for filming the failures - very valuable!

[@kevinchua464]

So happy to see a new video from you Tom, please make more if at all possible.

[@brawldawg8729]

So good to have you back!

[@sparrowsos5723]

Awesome work. Thanks for sharing

[@HistoryHoundDetecting]

Good to see you back man!

[@cy-xj2ui]

Yo thanks for the great videos dude! These videos have taught me so much and I enjoy your lively spirit and how much you love doing these videos. Keep up the great content men! Thanks!

[@Ghost_Os]

Good to see you posting again :) I'm in N.Y., handdrill is my favorite, but I think this year I'll try to make friends with the fire plow. Hope you keep uploading, and again, good to see you.

[@ANXIETOR]

Good job. Outstanding.

[@themasterninja110]

Nee subscriber and im.hooked. this Is about all I've been watchung the past few days and I'm very impressed. thank you so much

[@brushbum7508]

Thanks Tom, TAKE CARE..

[@Kevinwayne199]

Looking forward to the new videos.

[@ibe14]

Welcome back!!

[@kittyg3136]

Nice video. Really looking forward to more videos :)

[@bananaman5238]

*The Return of the King*

[@cocayoo]

I’ve waited so long and love your videos! I hope to see more of you soon!

[@jackw801]

Awesome to see you again man! One of the best survival you tubers I watch. Hope all is well for you

[@billgage1484]

I am so glad you are posting again. I have two questions; How long did this process take with all the attempts? Also, what is the type of "machete" you are using? I have seen a similar tool in other channels.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

That was two days of trying tons of branches

[@FitzyProjects]

Just found your channel and awesome to see your new videos

[@smashingartful]

So glad you made a new video! Hope all is well :D

[@robertnocerajr3985]

Yeah this is definitely is not easy .. great efforts and knowledge shared. I prefer a bic lighter but I admire your knowledge Tomas.. fire 🔥 is the best thing for survival I believe.first and foremost

[@TJackSurvival]

The first time I tried this it was an epic fail. It’s best with a team. But it can obviously be done by yourself. My last one was with cottonwood root. For some reason I have a ton more success with friction fire when I use the roots. Way to set the standard

[@natedog45678]

Holy smokes he's back!

[@rgLuna]

Where have you been brother! Been missing your incredible videos! Welcome back!

[@petemonique1494]

You should do more videos showing how to build different shelters. Love the shelter building part of your videos

[@moondustpixel5092]

Yay! More survival videos like this will be great!

[@nightnight4575]

Awesome video

[@deedeeramone7964]

Love the content. Friction fires are probably my weak point. Will try to take a class in the future. More N. California vids please.

[@MonsterFire-wz5dd]

Thank you for the very informative video ive wanting to live out in the wild for a while now so I thank you

[@azaba2007]

thanks for showing the failures too. This is one method i have always failed at. It appears to be highly kind of wood dependant.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Definitely not the best for taking a chance on in survival...I really want it to be though.

[@skiidzman]

The good thing about fire preparedness is that most items (if packed) are very small. Two firesteels, a few bic lighters, stormproof matches take almost no room in a go-bag. But in the event that you get thrown out of a situation that you thought you were prepared for - these are good things to learn. I did some friction fires in Colorado on my family's property and they are certainly difficult. I wonder is there not any natural materials you could put into the area of friction to increase heat or friction? i.e. sand particles, resins, cotton strands from dry clothes, hell, hair maybe? lol

[@darkfuhart9626]

This is so interesting thank you

[@autumnr.3724]

Great content as always!

[@rodoguerrero534]

the man, the myth, the legend

[@YijieEliAn]

Yay you’re back!!!

[@aminal-selevani1875]

You should’ve cut the bottom piece of wood from underneath the rubbing section to let the air circle in “just like Cast away movie”. However, I’m kinda jealous seeing you enjoying your time in the woods while I’m stuck here in 8” freakin snow in the middle of April!! Yup.. welcome in Minnesota :)

[@hubolds1946]

Hey Tom, nice vid, good to see you doing well in this craziness. I like your panga. Think I took 14 takes before you got me my first fire. :)

[@batukurnaz]

This is great thank you very much

[@theknave4415]

Was just thinking about bushcraft and survival videos. Some KZbinrs don't cover the basics. ;) e.g. with only the clothes on your back and a pocketknife, learn to survive in any any environment. ;) Challenge: Within three days, provide a dry shelter and a hot meal, for yourself and a 'guest'. Bonus: If you can provide plates, pots, and utensils, from local materials. Plus, a hot drink. ;)

[@11219tt]

It’s reported that CA buckeye was the wood of choice for natives in this area. I’ve tried many times with a bow drill and I’ve noticed buckeye doesn’t have consistent density. Also it has almost a waxy feel after rubbing. Takes quite a lot of pressure. Still a decent wood, somewhat difficult. I couldn’t imagine doing this type of friction fire with it lol.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Exactly, some pieces are so soft and light and others are denser. Great for other things, not the best for this method

[@TimHief]

It would be great to see one of your survival adventures in the Pacific Northwest (including British Columbia). I'm on Vancouver Island and would like some professional material to use as a guide. You're the best, that why in two years I kept you on my list of favorites. Keep up the great work!

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Cool Tim, yeah Im looking into doing a trip up there this Summer maybe. Good seaweeds and shell fish!

[@prestonneumann6516]

Very inspirational

[@melissatanaka4808]

Good stuff 👍... very Les Stroud-esque.

[@emerald64wolf75]

Nice to see you again, Tom! Seeing as you're in California, have you considered checking out Idyllwild if you have not already? Fantastic place for subtracting, done it once or twice myself, but I've never seen any good videos on it. Well, I still look forwards to your next trip, I always learn a lot watching your videos. I ought to try this fire technique this weekend, it looks tiring, but it can't hurt to learn!

[@drewa3597]

post more dude . you're amazing

[@raybands3707]

Tom consider the 300 year old tree stump you used as a platform to build your fire, most people don't give any value in planing that went into placing that tree right where you needed it, GOD'S GRACE IS MERCIFUL !

[@MrTatts64]

Great to see you back on KZbin, Tom!! As a side noe, I was waiting for a drip of sweat from your brow to drop onto the coal by the end of that ;)

[@ApkFla]

4 seconds, Gnarly good stuff.

[@boblyons1785]

how are those forearms feeling a couple days later?! Hey man thanks for the honesty & keeping it real! Its good to see you on the big screen again. See ya soon - hopefully the end of next month if all goes well..

[@aleesabarker8352]

Would you consider doing another survival video, but maybe in a forest in the northwest in America? I loved your survival videos, but it’s very different in say, Utah! 😁

[@Roman-lu1xn]

Friction 🔥 way to persevere and overcome.

[@kubotan26]

Hi Tom , Been trying to do this for ages in the Uk . Going to try elder on willow next? What do you think? Any suggestions for wood selection here in Uk? Thanks for coming back to KZbin and sharing your knowledge.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

I bet Elderberry would be good. Willow as well should do it

[@johnmurray517]

Awesome!

[@nathansnyder1595]

I would love to see you do some sort of Arctic (or somewhere up north) survival!

[@tickledread4013]

my friend:*semi-joking about what if we all went into the woods and try to see who would last the longest* me:you fool,you have challenged me in my expertise.

[@georgetobin4005]

Hi Tom, it looks like you might be somewhere in the Santa Cruz mountains (or thereabouts). Just wondering if you have any problems with the poison oak up there and if you do what you do to prevent the itching or treatment for it. Or maybe you're just 1 of the lucky ones that can walk through it all day. Thanks.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Luckily I don't get it. I can roll in it, no issues so far. Its everywhere out here...and good guess on the Santa Cruz Mts!

[@YijieEliAn]

Btw can you do more survival things like a week in the woods?? I really miss Minecraft

[@robvegart]

Hello Tom, i was curious. I have been working on fire making techniques traditional and new w/ some successes and some failures. I have accomplished many with solar fire and fire steel being the easiest. I predominantly practice and use the Quartz/Steel method with charred punk wood. I am curious if you have ever tried the dust from the friction fire methods with Quartz/Steel or firesteel to ignite the dust into and ember? (Only if an ember can not be obtained through the friction process)

[@beverlyk.769]

So why did the horse weed work? Is it a harder or lighter wood than the first one. Trying to compare it to trees/plants in this area and what material works best.

[@titusmorgan9023]

Hey Tom, I would like to know your personal preferences on knife specs. If you were going to carry one knife what type of point, grind and steel would you look for. Thanks, love the videos. Very inspiring.

[@kassaran2092]

Some questions/pointers: 1. I noticed you went with buckeye, a good pick in terms of woods, but I noticed you didn't dope the pit with any excess shavings beforehand. Is there a reason you wouldn't want to do that on the initial plank you're prepping the ember on? 2. I recognized that you spent a bit of time blowing onto the ember, but I've heard you can also gently wave the bundle back and forth through the air. Did you avoid doing that because of the risk of the ember falling out? Is it not an actually reliable method? Or did it just slip your mind? Honest-to-goodness asking so that way I know for the future.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Hey Jostin, 1. Im guessing when you say 'Dope the pit' you mean add dust powder to the hole I made? The only reason I didnt do that is so that it was obvious i was starting from scratch. So many youtube videos people fake things like that, by cutting just before getting a coal or adding an already lit ember. In a real situation I would definitely add the coal dust to the hole from previous attempts. 2 I find that yes, when you have a good coal waving it works well. If the coal is small, like this one, I want to be able to see exactly what is happening so I can control the spread of the heat better. If your tinder is good and you have a good coal waving tends to be fine. Thanks man! tom

[@juliaye3265]

Hi, tom, how are you doing? It's been a long time not to update the video on your channel. When you will have a new video for us? We can't wait to see the amazing wildlife~😍😍

[@klubstompers]

Is there any thing you could do this with in the pacific northwest, like in the north cascades? It is usually pretty wet here.

[@allthingselderly]

Hi from Boston. Prepping here now. Buy food.

[@mayracecilia7424]

I enjoy watching your videos. I still wouldn't survive on my own 😅

[@hamburgerklay7679]

Nice to see you are alive and diden get eaten by a wolf or something. love the vids

[@lacyhart2043]

NICE