First ever bowdrill attempt

[@KennethKramm]

Great first practice, Rasmus. Thumbs up. You will be VERY EXCITED the first time you achieve an ember and then FIRE. I've done it a few times, but am not at all proficient. There are many folks in the bushcraft community who are really good it and I'm sure you'll recieve many helpful tips.. Greetings, Ken

[@RenoLewis]

Hey Rasmus, it's been a long while! You were always really supportive on my early videos, specifically the first bowdrill video I ever did almost 10 years ago. I think I was maybe 15 at the time, practicing skills in my back yard in Northern BC, Canada. I just went back and watched it again myself, and saw your nice comments. I do hope you're doing well these days my friend! -Reno

[@nairbllebpmac4179]

Landed here from Joe Robinet. Not to be condescending but it is nice to see a young man interested in these skills. Keep trying and you'll be an expert.

[@WanderingTheWild]

Good job bro! :) Took me ages to grasp the bow drill but now i'm happy to say I am quite good at it, just keep practising mate and you'll be doing it with ease soon! I would recommend using a smaller bow with paracord, I think you are making it harder for yourself by using that large bow ;) Anyway, look forward to seeing some updates of you doing this brother, take care! Bill

[@kullcraven]

Good job man, the first time i tried a hand drill i got an ember but only lasted like 3 seconds. Tho i didnt take the time to gather proper wood and such. Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@gundog5]

Excellent 1st attempts. Better than my 1st attempts.You're on the right track. With a little practice, you'll get this down in no time. Put your foot closer to the spindle (1" (2cm) or so). Brace your wrist against your shin for stability & control. Try to get smooth bowing action, apply downward pressure, balance speed with pressure. Usually takes less than a minute of bowing to get an ember. Some names: bearing-block, hand-hold, pressure-block, palm board, top rock, socket, thunderhead, etc...

[@marcojordan8952]

Hi Rasmus, I liked you video. I have some tips for you. Use a smaller bow for more controle and look for a natural bent in your bow. Don't put to much pressure on the rope, because that's why the spindel jumps out of the block. Another way to get more control over the motion is to let the spindel roll angainst your shoe. It's really good to see a young guy like you that's into this way of firemaking. Keep up the good work!

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks Ken! Always appreciate your kind words and support. Yeah, some are really beasty at friction fire.

[@themightydozer]

Great video, but if you get that chirping noise it usually means you are going too fast or slow, too light or too hard, so what I do is Adjust and experiment, like go a little harder, or softer, until you get a low pitched squeal. that means you have got it. Also, put your foot closer to the notch. It helps with keeping that coal in place. Great job, and great to see more younger people bushcrafting on YT. have a great day. -TMD

[@Taromovies]

Really good job, keep on trying and it will work:-) take care Taro

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

My son was doing this earlier in the year, the weather was a bit damp but he did get it going in part but had no dry tinder. Its practice and rhythm that is the key I think. Nice one!

[@jediknightofthewoods]

Keep going mate, I will be trying this for the first time soon like you so I will keep up with your progress with great anticipation! All the best!

[@joeking4389]

I miss watching your videos, it's been much too long that you haven't make any new videos.

[@tsnorquist]

Great job. I'd suggest a smaller bow and thicker cord around the spindle. Sometimes you'll get an ember quick, other times, you want to pull your hair out in frustration.

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks alot for your kind words and good advice!

[@Forestwalker111]

Rasmus!! Great first showing! Congrats on the smoke. :) Be well brother. Craig

[@Undercover-outdoors]

Nice work buddy. Been trying the bow drill myself, hope to get it on film in a week or so. Atb Andy

[@Danishbushcrafter]

I think so too, thanks for the advice!

[@rasputin0452]

The wood you use makes a huge difference, willow is one of the best. Make a smaller bow that gives you more control and thicker cord and youl be more likely to get an ember. Great 1st try, normally practice makes perfect.... but in the case of the bow drill that isnt true, sometimes it just doesn't happen. A T B, L N T, Ken

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks Donald! Much appreciated.

[@oakleafNLB]

Hey Rasmus getting smoke from a friction fire is not that hard to get, but a useful ember is much harder. Last year i was trying hard to make a bowdrill work, after 10+ trials i finally got an ember and a fire from that. I used Hazel on Hazel, since that was available, works good for me, after you got the hang out of this method. greeting oakleafNL

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks man! Looking forward to seeing it.

[@TopwolfOutdoors]

Hi,super great 1st trys at it,takes time and you will get it,have a good day,Donald

[@SpartanJohns]

I liked the video! Did you keep trying? Did you get a coal?

[@Kumagai1976]

Awesome video buddy. Wish I could make smoke when i try that way of making fire, alas I am not as good as you.

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks man! Sounds like you have got it in you :-)

[@MsCoultas21]

Nice flat bow. I don't know if you have limpets over there but I've seen some uk bushcrafters use 2 limpet shells to hold the spindle down.

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Ja, der lader til at være en stor forskel på røg og glød. Jeg tror at de få tips jeg har fået nok skal hjælpe, men tak for tilbuddet! :-) Rasmus

[@LLOutdoor]

Nice first try! the part that goes on top is called a "bearing block" ;) LLoutdoor

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks ma dood. Sounds good, i will keep on it. Take care Bill Rasmus

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Yeah, so i thought. The next step of achieving fire will be much more difficult. Hazel on hazel seems to work well. Take care man

[@oldtrio1]

Great Video ja

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks brother. Yeah, you're right! Take care Rasmus

[@moorshound3243]

Hello man what happened to you? Last video was nearly 10 years ago. Hope you are still getting out camping?

[@JulieHiltbrunner]

very cool! I want to try this! I will guess as what kind of wood to use. Thank you!

[@steinwaygoat]

Marvelous! And great education to read your comments here. Nice.

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Yes, i think so too. No, YOU take care! ;)

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks alot Craig!

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Yeah, that's true enough. Take care my friend Rasmus

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Yeah, we have those, and i've seen it too. They just always break on me.

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thank you my friend. Take care foxy' Rasmus

[@Danishbushcrafter]

I think so too! Thanks!

[@LumberjackDK]

Hej Rasmus. Som de andre skriver så en mindre og mere stiv bue. Og et ekstra godt råd, flyt din fod så tæt på spindlen som muligt, så kan du låse din hånd bedre fast og køre meget hårdere. Og så skal den bare have meget gas til der kommer en glød..

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Yeah, i know ;-) I just forgot when i filmed the video.

[@MBSRbushcraft]

Pretty good result considering the fact that you used a bow which is ment to shoot with and therefore too flexible. Take care brother!

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Fuldstændigt rigtigt Lasse. Glemte det med foden, det skal huskes næste gang.

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks man!

[@NetRom955]

prøv med hassel (både som bræt og bor) det har jeg selv haft held med ;-)

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks bro!

[@Danishbushcrafter]

Thanks man! I will!

[@gustavhythomsen9611]

Hej Rasmus, fedt at se en dansker;)

[@MiWilderness]

Now show us fire! :)

[@Danishbushcrafter]

When i achieve it ;-)