Fire Plow: Tips and Tricks

[@branni6538]

Dude that's impressive skills! To talk at during fire plough earns respect. To narrate the technique whilst doing it is amazing! Thanx for the tips. I've been close a few times here with uk woods but it's damp and winter. It's hard this technique. The hardest for sure.........

[@silentassassin47]

he must have upper body strength

[@branni6538]

The hardest part is not smashing the dust pile with the tip...........

[@20p65s]

The fact that you can talk & plow at the same time impresses me. Type of wood doesn't matter? That's hardcore.

[@tomkeegan3782]

What sort of wood would you recommend, I live in Ireland.

[@hunterhostler1345]

Soft wood tor the bottom hard for the plough

[@shnagglepuss2537]

Best Jerk off Instruction video I have ever seen. My tip looked very different at the end of this also. I do find the salmoan grip helps a great deal, I came very quickly.

[@ThomasWilts98]

Lmfao! 😂

[@ando_1250]

You've figured it out. Great job. Thanks so much for the tips.

[@oseayhnrg8513]

Damn I keep finding that Pressure and Consistency is key

[@D148521]

Glad it makes smoke so someone can find me after I drop dead of a heart attack. Just kidding. Great vid. Thanks.

[@MrZluvu4ever]

Just attempted it myself, created only a wisp of smoke 💨 & quit instantly quit, I felt the same, thoroughly exhausted, sweaty 🥵 & about to die!!!

[@martinsachs3837]

if that exhausts you guys already your toast in the wild anyway...

[@silentassassin47]

@@MrZluvu4ever oh really

[@scientistmilorad9735]

​@@MrZluvu4ever Bro you ain't gonna survive 💀

[@ResilienceOnPurpose]

The main issue I seem to have when I practice this is inconsistent stroke length, sometimes going too far and disturbing the pile. You seem to be very consistent. Do you have any tips for that, such as body position or furrow design?

[@Bornloserstrongheart]

You are definitely using your arms

[@ferrarivisual]

You dont look like a born loser to me

[@Lesardah]

Fantastic work, brudda. This was really cool. Too many people edit the hard work out of the video. Good on you for keeping it!

[@donkomzak3872]

I'm wondering what is the best way to transfer the coal into a bird's nest. Would it be better to use something somewhat smaller than a log so that the ember could be simply inverted and gently tapped into a tinder bundle?

[@Simlatio]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5rLimujpZyUl5I This shows how the fire plow is used traditionally in Samoa to create a fire, which includes how the fire board is used to transfer the coal and that its only big enough to sit on. What isn't explained is that the wood of choice is hibiscus and both the plow and board are made of the same species of wood. I am not exactly sure what the properties of hibiscus wood exactly is, but from what I see growing in my area, its is a soft, non-resinous wood that powders extremely well when friction is applied, as well as the wood itself feels like it grips onto the plow when I press against it. I suppose if you can find wood with these properties where you live, then it might work but I'm not an expert so I can't suggest any other wood species from other parts of the world.

[@itoibo4208]

@@Simlatio yes. it seems soft and dry. bamboo is another wood that is commonly used to make friction fires. i saw one technique that worked in a very short time, like idk 10 or 20 seconds. iirc, they were using a sawing or other type method that gave the rubbing material a lot of speed.

[@i.wetpaint286]

This is more showing off his cool skill than teaching us how to do it. He talks about how great his technique is, but we can't see his body at all to learn how to do it.

[@ClayTallStories]

Undoubtedly the best tutorial on youtube for the Fire Plow. This is extremely hard to do but doing it while explaining at the same time takes you sir to the boss level. Well done mate.New Subby here just out of share respect.

[@duncanfiler5598]

The burning question is how do you get the viable ember into a tinder bundle without putting it out?

[@speakerwild1189]

A lot of patience despite limited time. You gotta be real careful, but usually people will just dump their tinder on top of it sometimes, then transport it to their fire

[@Juiceboxdan72]

You've answered a few of my questions, thank you

[@alfredoprime5495]

When you look at the videos from the polynesian cultural center, all it takes is a few strokes for them to get an ember. Is that because of the wood they use?

[@vulpixninetales]

What is the Samoan grip, dude?

[@swenetteee]

The Samoan's have used the fire plow for centuries and developed a open hand over hand, palms down style grip that works extremely well for maintaining control of the angle with ease. I will demonstrate this grip and positioning of your body in an upcoming video.

[@michaelhanes8214]

Beautiful! Great video and instructions.

[@anujupadhyay8492]

Can you give the link of the knife?

[@10fatfingers38]

You can do anything if you have a good knife like that

[@hardcase1659]

That's not a good knife. Maybe i'll make a video and show you what a good knife looks like.

[@ThePhyreDojo]

Thanx. What was the wood you used for this please?

[@swenetteee]

I used Balsam Fir for the plow and board, Your welcome.

[@aydenmoreno7387]

What knife should I use for this

[@markmatiu5562]

We Samoans would of done this in seconds since we own this method of rubbing wood. The saxons or the modern day descendents used some methods of smashing or scraping rocks together to make fire which was very much a useful tool but it requires a lot of time. until it hit in the mid medieval years the saxons used some type of fanning to keep the fire stronger while burning at the same time which those methods were only used in making metal. I believe they were called air puffers in different countries where those items squeezed air out

[@jerdasaurusrex557]

*bellows

[@WilliamTheodoreEmmsleyIII]

😂😂 “....since we own this method of rubbing wood”. ia ua lelei li fuamz

[@collecter3456]

You also have the luxury of hibiscus wood. That’s why it is so fast to do.

[@primitive.and.ancient]

Amazing video👍🏻

[@arastoo.202]

💯✨👌👍

[@WayneTheSeine]

A beautiful thing. I was pulling for you the whole way.

[@Smallwitz]

is this easier than a hand drill

[@jackdaniels9133]

And considerably less annoying to set up. String is kind of a pain in the ass to make that doesnt rip apart when rubbing it fast.

[@ClayTallStories]

@@jackdaniels9133 string is for a bow drill. A hand drill is just hands and I can tell you this is much easier than a hand drill and on par with a bow drill in terms of energy required.

[@jasonbullock2816]

Good question

[@jeffchua545]

Motivational fire plow

[@duongthihang7298]

What kind of stick did you use to rub?

[@hardcase1659]

Balsam Fir.

[@hoomanao2260]

Brother knows what he is talking about. You go uso.

[@tomkeegan3782]

Good video, no need for music.

[@ethanjamesgarcia3914]

Thanks for sharing

[@user-sf6dh]

Hey do you know if Hibiscus wood will work, I heard the hibiscus family works well. Not sure though

[@swenetteee]

Yes, I've heard good things about Hibiscus too, we don't have any around here though, I would like to test it out too.

[@AK2HI]

Dirt E works fantastic. he says "type of wood doesn't matter" complete crap its super important. hibiscus is a great wood

[@jackmiltons5979]

vonick1 I think he just meant any wood would work.

[@desertislandsurvival]

yes, can confirm hibiscus works well.

[@relentlessmadman]

how did you break the tip off your knife?????????????

[@JohnTaylorHK]

I noticed you used the end of a fairly long piece of timber to make the bed of the plough, meaning that it would not need to be kept still whilst applying the plough. How do you get the coal from the bed to the tinder bundle? I was also surprised at how the ember (coal) increased dramatically in size once you had stopped applying friction. Maybe a lot of potential embers go unnoticed? This is the first time (newbie) that I've seen the "ember chamber" discussed. Good work!

[@pecinta_uklik22]

Good 👍👍

[@bsdiceman]

Beautiful knife.

[@alidalavezzari4103]

Very good.

[@alexanderlattuada7642]

What type of wood do you need to use?

[@Soothsayer210]

good demonstration.

[@redmondpeters6221]

Isn't this the method that Tom Hanks used in Castaway?

[@rootsrawka801]

Samoan grip!! Yes sir!!

[@hairulole]

all type of wood can?

[@vladimirpain3942]

What am I doing wrong? I was do the same thing about ten minutes, no smoke appeared, it was hot, but no smoking punk apeared. Could it be too soft wood?

[@swenetteee]

It could be a couple of different things, first make sure the condition of the wood is good, preferably use a dry dead standing tree. make sure you are using an adequate amount of pressure when ploughing and Try a kneeling position. Also, the plough and board should be from the same tree so the density of the wood will be around the same. Hope this helps and good luck!

[@jasonbullock2816]

😊😊cool❤

[@justme8108]

Great knowledge. Thanks.

[@PK-ls4jq]

Beautiful video. Enjoyed watching.

[@Aner327]

how did you transfer your coal to your firelay?

[@giannisnikolop]

what is the name of the music in background? thank you

[@swenetteee]

I can't recall it was some ambient music from an app.

[@patbarker3328]

Hey there! Enjoyed your video. Good points overall and nice demo. I have to , politely disagree on one key point; 'Type of wood does not matter, only the condition." Condition IS a key; , but in my , not too little experience and by the experience of every single tribal tradition I ever heard of, which is, well 'a few' ( speaking as an Inuit returning replete from hunt might speak) , type of wood IS important. All tribal traditions I know of, that is people doing it for life/need, not just as a hobby which is what most modern people do it for, have favourite woods. For a good reason, not just a hobby or YOuTube comparison. For a reason, as I just said, I can assure you.Please don't let this point be a 'shadow', I genuinely meant my appreciation of the major part of the video, technique, description and vid production-nice sounds! I specifically ensured I complemented first. And I congratulate upon all that immensely. Well done! Funnily enough, I saw one other fire plough technique video where a similar thing was said. Well, the only options are, you two guys are 'exceptions' to the rule. Hundreds of thousands of years, millions of people, everyone else disagrees, but you know different. I simply say that for most people "condition of wood is obviously critical, finding a suitable TYPE of wood, i.e.species is, for nearly every normal human being also critical." By which some woods tend to extreme ease-with any given technique: some woods, tend to O.K.ish: some woods tend to extreme difficulty, some may be impossible perhaps unless your on steroids or something' I don't know...so, for sure, with exceptional technique and being super fit and full of energy at the time of the attempt, should you be so lucky to be in that situation, a wide variety of woods WILL work, some, quite a few infact, will be impossible for most people most of the time...but why put yourself through exceptional exertion when a little knowledge and searching of condition AND TYPE will make one's life far more efficient; 'Most food, least work.' If this weren't true why does all tribal lore I ever heard of, suggest certain woods when these people really needed this fire thing. It wasn't said to be fancy, I can assure you. Hunger, need, warmth, protection, comfort, survival. Anyway, like I said, forgive me disagreeing on one point, a critical point albeit, but leaving that aside. You obviously have a great deal of wonderful and very real knowledge and, hats off to you for a really quite superb video demonstration. You may well disagree but I care about this subject so I wanted today what I understand is true. Forgive me, disagreeing. And I wish you well and a great 2018. P.S. This comment was made on my Mom's computer I realise! I mean, don't reply 'Pat Barker' as she won't know what the heck your talking about! And lastly, I know from experience no video is perfect. I made quite a few, and looking back I see many glaring mistakes. Damn, I wish to change them, but lack of money, to but extra space tenable re-editing and stuff means that I know I've got video's myself with glaring error in, but there they are! I'm on 'apachewolfscout.' My vids main problem, too repetitive, too long and some other glaring faults too. Like I said I'd love to make ammends but can't at present! Good day!

[@swenetteee]

Thank you apachewolfscout! I actually know who you are and watched your fire plow video many years ago and was impressed by how you were able to capture your genuine emotions of surprise and happiness of one of your first coals. What I said was " the type of wood does not matter, only the condition, of course you can make things easier on yourself." Perhaps a bit of a over statement in the moment yes, but what I meant was any wood will work, some being next to impossible but as long as the condition is right you still have a chance with good technique. I make things easier on myself by choosing the type of wood that has worked best for me and the point I was trying to make was don't get caught up in the bullcrap of conifers won't work well or that you need a hardwood spindle on a softwood board etc. Anyways thanks for your comment apachewolfscout hope you get this message.

[@dargo4248]

@@swenetteee exactly the point with hardwood on softwood for bowdrill or handdrill limitet me at the start. after i tested some stuff out years after, i realist that you can make fire with allmost everything. hardwood on hardwood, softwood on softwood, softwood on hardwood or even with slightly moist wood. i was rly angry at the ppl who write this stuff like its an absolute, the right technic for the materials you have is far more importend than everything else. sure you can make your life easier with soft bonedry materials but its not necessary to succeed. i mean you could be in a situation in whitch you dont have a choice but to use only hard or moist wood, without the right technics and experience in using them you might be in trouble.

[@thomasnugent7602]

Very good. Thank you very much

[@gxoxoxo]

Obviously this guy learn this method from Samoans this is how Samoans light their fire for over 3000 years but much faster then this dude

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

@benz merc ...they use dried coconut husks. Dump the embers from the plow into the dry husk and watch it start smoking. Blow on it to get oxygen into the husk and watch that baby burst into flames.

[@quercus4730]

What kind of wood? Good video, Thank You.

[@sorinbadan6766]

The best kind of Wood is hibiscus because its soft

[@АлександрБойцов-н3л]

Молодец. Отлично показал

[@joatsonportela7930]

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[@MrZluvu4ever]

Seems a lot easier & practical than all the other primitive methods...is it true!!?

[@RoostedFilms]

Thank you well done

[@countsmyth]

Amazing!

[@DonVonGun]

Nice.

[@swenetteee]

Thank you! Love your channel by the way.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks, love your channel too. You made one of the most impressive hand drill i have seen. :)

[@patrickgermond2750]

Cool

[@Halblingen]

which wood?

[@editingisfun6179]

What if you don't have the knife either?

[@cloroxbleach9222]

Irfan Arif Chisel and stone, I can only assume.

[@sniper9786]

" I'm not using my arms " yeah right......

[@jonbro32]

He meant that he's not using his arms to add pressure. Instead, he used his body weight to add the pressure so that he didn't burn out his arms early.

[@swenetteee]

Yes, exactly at first concentrate on using the sum of your upper body, until you get a good buildup of dust, heat and smoke and then you can start using your arms more when the need for speed and pressure are critical to form the coal. If you use your arms too much in the beginning you will always tire out and lose the precision, pressure and speed it takes to be successful.

[@chefjonsf]

Lock out elbows. Use your body. Simple concept

[@user-sf6dh]

Nice vid, I subbed

[@kitsurubami]

thanks for the tips

[@swenetteee]

Your welcome man

[@alfonsedente9679]

My patented sex-move is also called the Fireplow!

[@Imperio112]

Great! Thank you!!!

[@taylorchastain6321]

Get it boy!

[@planetbob4709]

Better with a plow that isn't so pointy

[@ddreuss]

If I was not actually watching the video, i would have thought it was a porn vid...lol...great job explaining...ty

[@mrkca222]

Lol was thinking that same thing..he got so EXCITED

[@bralre]

Pinocchio, the dark side. We have an ember!

[@shonpieters9609]

LMAO dead.... But Still great Vid @swenetteee

[@seoulkidd1]

Making fire is like love making

[@bsdiceman]

Thanks

[@fabionunes4056]

Parabéns, muito bom. Perfeito!

[@bradenmyler7080]

reminds me of my first time

[@nandaramgurjarnandaramgurj2505]

Gujjar doy

[@luzifervelzebu2554]

Esu mete miu al panicu

[@jackhickey8380]

I can’t even get the black dust that’s needed to make a coal. Someone Pleeease help

[@bryanadams256]

Cool! Very little effort compared to other ways.

[@martinmartin8666]

Just one question..why do the samoans make this look so easy?but from my experience,its not as easy at they make it look.

[@MaluluKeleGuiSila]

Use the Samoan grip like what the guy said

[@herlinasama4385]

Singkong rebus

[@GenesesmixedVlog]

Hello po idol

[@Banasuka]

🔥🐠🍗🍖🍜🍛

[@harounhajem7972]

Never cut with a knife 🔪 against your body. You need to cut away from your bidy. Sooner or later you'll slip and end up with a knife in your body 😢

[@raptorsan85]

These are the videos I'm looking for. I have and can use a ferro rod but if I have a ferro rod I could just as easily have a lighter...the cotton swab nonsense with vaseline and all this other crap indicates pre planning and if you can preplan then you can just carry a fucking lighter. I get turned around on a hike and I only have a knife(I always carry my knife) now what? THIS is what.

[@palindrome06]

You seem to collect the dust at one spot, which is what I can’t do.. I even cut the tip of the plow with an angle but it didn’t work. Also, fixing the board on the ground or somewhere appears to be quite important. Well, it’s been a week of practice now and haven’t got an ember yet

[@yt_darkzyfnm2869]

Extremely important tip when using a knife cut away from your self he was cutting towards him self don’t do that cut away from your self

[@ResilienceOnPurpose]

This is what people who don't use knives much tell children. Of the dozen or so handgrips/strokes for carving wood, most of them involve "cutting towards yourself". There are many safe ways to do this and he just demonstrated a good one.

[@NS-un3pg]

Can you use any wood?

[@Xguy890]

never never sharpen the stick to do thee start fire...it needs to be DULL and look like a sword at the end of the stick

[@swenetteee]

Yes, if it's too sharp with a less dense wood you will dig into the wood too fast, your muscles will tire and you will not be able to generate enough heat without speed and pressure.

[@Xguy890]

i give you 10 stars for fire starter...from the Polylnesian Samoan....not many people are doing the Polynesian fire start propperly..and i have watch them start a fire in youtube videos...and they take like 4ever just to start a fire lol....

[@zombieland6484]

Awesome!

[@axmed2004]

It was veeeery long

[@eggspanda2475]

im not using my arms ummm yeah you are

[@geilsonsantossilva7953]

Qm Fala português

[@larryjohnson4795]

I use lighter

[@swenetteee]

Ive dabbled a bit with lighter usage as well, it's actually my preferred method of obtaining fire!

[@anthony9thompson]

I tried using a lighter but it was too small to grip properly and it melted before the ember formed.

[@AnonymousYT-oy8fm]

666

[@starangel5279]

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[@YuriyKhovansky]

My adventure with the woodworking began with projects from Woodglut.