Hand Drill Friction Fire Challenge

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

*Way to go Scott! First one to complete the challenge:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKGmhGmeZdKNns0m53s

[@Noguantes]

Thanks!

[@NightmaRReify]

That speech about being proud made me think a lot! I've been struggling with my amateur blacksmith career and I'm facing a lot of challenges every time, but after hearing this, I feel much more motivated and I feel like I can achieve my goals!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

That's it right there. If more people helped other people everyone would be better for it.

[@5280Adventures]

Thank you for all that you do to support strong men.

[@Robbie_S]

You are truly an inspiring figure for those who seek outdoor adventure in their lives. It felt like am in instruction school and you are so beautifully showing how it's done. Thanks for being so kind, Chris.

[@joakimsorberg7506]

I appriciate people like you.. Without you i wouldn't have as much knowledge about wilderness and survival, and i know it'll save my life one day

[@jjs811]

I’m proud of you for being a voice and role model for all ages. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

[@nathanfulton3893]

your my favorite because your honest to your fans and you give them hope

[@logicmonkey1034]

Been watching for over a year.... Best cooking show on youtube

[@tonynapoli5549]

Hello Chris thank you for being proud of me/us I am proud of you too. Confession I just can’t get the grip of this method called hand drill I’m still working on it. When I do I let you know. Maybe I should leave my Zippo lighter at home. Thank you. 👍🇬🇧

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Cheat it a bit. Use some honey, warm up your set a bit before you get going. Use the lighter to warm the tip or burn it in a bit. This wasn't designed for cold or wet climates. Chain your success. Start easy mode, then work up to full method. Good luck, rooting for ya!

[@speedsoft101]

i grew up with no dad im 14 and an out doors man you are my favorite youtuber and i wanted to let you know you are like the dad i never had you are great at what you do and i want to thank you for all you have done thank you.

[@Najroedits]

I'm a 13 years old and I love survival. Thanks for those videos they are very inspiring and helpful.

[@seamonkey2010]

Great message at the end there! Like, great video too, but I really love that bit at the end. I'm trying to help my buddies in this area, and they seem to really like that message. I only deliver it if they do something outside their shell, or embrace an awkward situation. but i make a point to let them know. i think they appreciate it.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yup, just got to put one foot in front of the other!

[@bheineez]

Hoooo hawwww! I got my first hand drill a year ago. Mechanic-farm boy hands and they were destroyed.. great job encouraging every one!

[@eddiegrizzly9839]

Doing my first solo trip at Massasauga thanks to you and Joe.four years ago I had never been camping so thanks for the inspiration and content.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Have fun!

[@treyholifield2711]

I’m an infantryman and I live the outdoors life..maybe not quite like this but I do it!! Thanks brother!

[@heezy_17yt70]

Great video! I just wanted to say that you have gave me so much joy because the last 2 years have been rough with people that i dont get along with, but you have built up my confedence to start doing my own thing my own way and not get bothered when someone judges me, I think i am going to start up a channel of my own and do survival stuff. Thank you so much for helping through rough times!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

That's it right there. Ignore people who hate you, there are so many people that love you which you may never meet wasting your time with losers.

[@stolenjam1]

Thanks W.B. for All your Wisdom and Encouragement you give to Me and others. You are undoubtedly one of my ALL-TIME FAVORITES! Keep up the GREAT Work.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

You're welcome, you guys keep me going :)

[@Skell0102]

Wow i discovered your channel, tried to make fire and actually was proud of it . Thank you very much for your efford and teaching us to be real men

[@nsyakfisheroutdoors2185]

I really enjoyed this... it is channels like yours that has inspired me to get out more and take advantage of what this country’s woodlands have to offer. Had Fiddleheads and fresh brook trout with a side of deer steak for supper last evening... all harvested by me.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

That's how it's done!

[@theprogressiveprepper1240]

Love watching you grow in comfort in front of the camera! Keep up the great direction of the channel!

[@Britton182]

havent done the hand friction fire yet but i did do flint and steel for the first time last weekend instead of a lighter

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Good for you!

[@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures]

I feel like such a moron, watched this 7 months ago & grew a mullien in the yard. Made a killer spindle & couldn't figure out why I was drilling though the board in 30 seconds to a minute. I was like "man I'm a total savage my awesome strength is just drilling right through this puppy. After re watching this I had made the serious mistake of using the base of the mullien as the hearth board so it just went right through it pronto. You are the king going to give it another shot next time I go out, cheers for all the videos I don't comment much because I don't like come off as youtube spam but your legit man, thanks again.

[@user-wc2un3xd1d]

I went outside recently because I figured I was spending too much time indoors, so I went out and made somewhere around maybe 3-4ft of rope using only grass and my hands by twisting it together. I felt good about it. and just last year I made my first Axe out of wood, stone, and jute twine.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

That's the way!

[@GoodGollyGonzo]

Never in my life would I have thought I'd fine so much interest in your channel and the idea of survival. One of your catch and cooks popped up on my recommended one day, and with nothing else to watch, I clicked on it as a joke. About a month later and I can say you're one of my favorite channels--both in content and the man you are. I hope one day soon I can get away from this city for a moment and mess around in the outdoors.. Inspired by YOU!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Thanks Justin. I hope you continue with it, it's a great journey. Rooting for ya!

[@GoodGollyGonzo]

Thanks man!

[@brandongrant6004]

Good bit of rain in my area the past few days, but I'm going searching for my material immediately! Will have to test them out once they have been prepared. Thanks for all the content you put out there my guy, your giving folks the tools they need to succeed. Sometimes that's a thankless job but you certainly deserve recognition for your devotion to your methods!

[@palindrome06]

This one is the most enjoyable hand drill friction fire video I've ever watched. The moment you got fire made me react the same way you did :)

[@SuperQuickfix1]

Nothing beats the first fire, flint and steel, solar, bow drill, hand drill, Rudiger roll, ect. The difference between being a woodsman and bushcraft. The more you know the less you have to carry.

[@mavielor7394]

Even if you havent taught us to make fire I wasn't going to unsub because ur channel is so good

[@southernpride8932]

Aye bro I love watching people like u. We need more people in the world with skills like yours. Before I go to bed I get on my phone and watch your interesting videos. I have learned a lot from u and I want to tell u thank u for creating the great videos. U are a great inspiration to humanity.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Thanks man, happy to know it's helping you out!

[@rossquinn4138]

Love your videos dude, I have 3 sons and we love going camping, we watch your vids for inspiration. Keep up the great family content 😃👍🏼

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Great to hear Ross!

[@JBELE051]

Proud of everything you have done for the channel Chris! Your adventures have relit the fire under my axx that got choked out by the city!

[@TheCrepper98]

I played for a long time with the idea of going outside again like in my childhood days. We used to build dams or Little huts with Wood we found or make bows and such. While i was in the Military, I'm from Switzerland btw, i started watching Videos of the Channel Primitive Technology and started to get inspired again. Then I stumbled over your Channel which really gave me the final Motivation that I needed to go outside again. In the last few years I often only stayed inside watched movies, played Video games, went to parties with freinds, etc.. But recently i started to enjoy going for walks at night again or maybe just going outside at night to enjoy the sight of our beautiful universe. But there was always a feeling inside of me that told me subconsiously that I wasn't happy about how I'm living my live right now. What really gave me the kick and the urge to go outside into the Woods or moutains again was, when, while I was in the Military, I went away from our camp in to the nearby forest and went for a little walk up the mountain. I then sat down on a stump and rolled me a One (Joint). I smoked it and just stared at the nightsky and reflected back on my live*. This was when i realised that i wanted to go outside again into woods like in the "good old days" as we say. Thank you Chris for giving me the final kick and for you tutorials that teach me "Survival" skills. You may not realise it but you're motivating tons of people to go outside again and enjoy nature. I hope that i will get the sense of achivment again when I do little things like starting a fire without a lighter, etc.. Thank you very much Chris :). *PS: That doesn't me you need to drugs to improve or change your live, it has to come from deep down, you have to be convinced yourself that you want to do something. It's your life live it the way YOU want not how others want you to live it. I made experiences in this regard but that's a Story for another day.

[@akiyamato3299]

I've just finished all of the GOT and went on youtube for some extra of it, then I saw the" Tree bacon" suggestion, and find out that Tormund is my man so does this guy I'm loving it !

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

LOL

[@jtk961]

ive been watching your videos for 2 or 3 days now and im looking forward to getting into the outdoors but i work a crappy job that pays terribly so i can get survival equipment put together very but i do wanna get out at some point and start making my Norwegian ancestors proud again that i havent forgotten the old and simple ways of life

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Do it!

[@markwallingford3252]

Great Job Chris and yes i have tried this one before with great problems and blisters .... But finally last summer i got a flame ......

[@SM-pk4jv]

Such a respectable man, I wish the best for you and your family in the years to come.

[@NicholasBrentByrd]

I have undergone multiple spinal surgeries, from laminectomies, discectomies, and a lumbar spinal fusion. I also have epilepsy and diabetes (mainly genetic as opposed to overeating wrong foods/lack of exercise) Your videos help to motivate me, I had spent the last few years recovering and I am still in a very high amount of pain. Yet, I make a way to go fishing again, even grilling said fish by the pond, except for the two I smoked. It's mainly bass down here, but not only bass. Reconnecting with nature is akin to reconnecting with my ancestors. Thank you for supporting a return to the skills we once possessed. Adapt, evolve, overcome.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

That's a tough list to overcome man. But everything you do despite that is on you and that says something. You taking control of something that was put on you. So yes, keep doing what you can and ignore what you can't, it's all any of us have.

[@NicholasBrentByrd]

Thanks for the encouragement, if this is my "cross to bare", then bare it I shall, and keep right on going until the end. In humans, weakness isn't being deeply injured, it is quitting because of it, we can still overcome and thrive. I watch the Paralympics and the Special Olympics, whatever disadvantages we have do not preclude us from greatness. Deceased US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, FDR, is a prime example, helped win a war while his body failed him, same for Stephen Hawking. We can let our difficulties define us, or we can call our scars survivor marks, and keep on going. I chose to keep going.

[@jfkcamp1]

Awesome video as usual, Thanks for keeping it real and showing how difficult it really is.

[@dannyroland4336]

I almost got a hand drill fire using pibe. the sap did help abit and I was SO close to getting it..... like you said though by the third attempt your hands are shredded.

[@willk5413]

Perfect timing! I've been practising with a bow drill. I'm close but haven't quite been able to get a coal. I'll get it eventually!

[@torinklotz6483]

It wasn't this video but after viewing a previous video I went out with an ax and knife and told myself that I was t going to leave until I started a fire. about an hour later I had flame! It was amazing and surprisingly simple and easy since then I have made dozens more, it's the funest thing and very useful, thanks

[@torinklotz6483]

Oh and I used dead standing spruce and got an ember first try

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Nice work, it's one of those things that once you learn, it doesn't seem so hard!

[@elijahreeves4890]

for the people in the states like me, i had accidentally harvested something i though would work and it did, you can use butterfly bush as a spindle and it saves youre hands after you peel the bark off. i havent had any blisters with the hand drill after making handfuls of fires with it on eastern white pine.

[@JustSomeGuyLV]

If my hands weren't so weak I'd give this challenge a go. With that being said - I appreciate those kinds of videos even if "player base" isn't that big.

[@brandonroe7334]

i caught 5 beaver earlier this spring and butchered them all. I took one with me on our yearly turkey/camping trip and cooked it up. Like you and your boy said, it is very good and sweet meat. it definitely has a distinct smell to it, but it's not over powering. thanks for the great videos and keep up the good work.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Nice man!

[@jeremeyricketts6074]

Dude I love your videos, content, and the positive message you send to your viewers!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

What else do we have? If we lose our positive attitude, things that go wrong will seem depressing LOL

[@Moshthun]

"This is springtime now" He says, standing in snow.

[@johnsongrounds6734]

Born in the Adirondacks but in FL most of my life now. Been almost 30 years since I’ve tasted a fresh rainbow or Brookie cooked on a fire. 😋

[@ronaldlarimer]

One of your best videos, in my opinion very informative and shorter. Do the same for the bow drill. I don’t often have time to watch an hour long video I suggest you break them up when they are long make them two or even three parts. Winter is over now there is always something that needs done everyday.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yes, I should do a short bow drill video...good call.

[@Lonewolfsurvivalist]

Definitely gona try this. Great job !! Thank you for the detailed tutorial for the bow drill and fish skinning ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures]

This was great, have yet to see anyone mention the thickness part. Thanks for the help man.

[@jackmehoff2961]

I`ve seen those plants around here, I`ll be keeping an eye out now. I want to try making a friction fire, if not by hand by bow. Thank You for sharing your video, and bringing us along. ATB

[@circusjohansson6605]

although i found this channel today i just want to say, your content is amazing. Ive been watching your videos the entire day (dont know if thats a bad or good thing) hoping to see more good content. Keep up the good work!

[@chrisgramling8838]

Best channel ever I'm telling everyone I know about this channel!

[@donsancho6690]

You are my new favorite channel. Thank you so much for inspiring me and so many other people. All of the creator likes on every comment and the crazy challenges you take up in every video really show your dedication. Keep it up, we're all proud of you too.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Thanks Sanchy!

[@donsancho6690]

No problem man, keep it up!

[@anthonytheriault5280]

Nice work getting the fire going with the hand drill I will try it at camp this weekend and the fish looks delicious thanks keep up the good work!✌️

[@darrylrossetti6496]

Every time I camp i try friction fires. This will help for sure. I can use a flint and steel easy (even in the rain) but i enjoy the challenge.

[@darrylrossetti6496]

Camping right now. Fire ban in my area... :( luckily my good buddy Coleman is here to save the day.

[@leonardcavaretta905]

You are an amazing human being. I also am proud of you and your efforts. Keep up the good work and good luck.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Thanks Leonard.

[@47kcr]

Very cool! I still have to get the bow drill down before I move to the hand drill but thanks for the inspiration. Love your channel 👍

[@kneuromancer]

Look into the back to eden gardening system, it requires wood chip mulch and compost and properly done is VERY low water and work, also it's nearly weed free.

[@kornfreak78]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Was watching random videos here in the early AM hours and a few of your videos popped up on the side. So I checked out your stuff and from one beardsman to another I have to say I am really impressed with what you're doing. You just earned my sub. Keep doing what you do. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@Riverratskippy]

well now i am just gonna have to try again. i have tried and failed at this more times than i can count. almost had it with bow drill but then the string broke. but its gonna have to wait till i get back from florida no time to mess with it there to many fish to catch.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Keep at it! After you get the first, they all seem easier.

[@destro4444]

Thank you. I've seen that all the time and never knew its name or uses.

[@carrdoug99]

Right on! You are getting really good at this instructional video stuff. Great video!

[@derethknight]

so I accepted the challenge of friction fire I started with the bow drill method, it's my first time doing friction fire. the set is made I pre burned the hearth and spindal. next step is making the dust collector?? but gotta spend time lol. it's mothers day. ill update you when I go for the ember. it sure is time consuming making everything. plus gotta find a better rope, china paracord didn't work for me.

[@Thorovain]

Excellent video as always. I've not tried a hand drill friction fire yet, it seems like a lot of effort, especially if I get no result.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yes, that's the annoyance to any wilderness chore...sometimes you do a lot of things for no return. Like fishing...

[@MrBloodyBat]

Cool. I should try that. I have some spare time in the weekend. I'll have to go out ;) Quick tip (I got from another video, not experience); Use the full length of your hands and fingers for more rotation.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yes, I am no pro, just getting better with practice!

[@andeno10]

Your a gun bloke mate really enjoy watching your stuff! G'day from Australia!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Thanks you Sir!

[@davestelling]

Yes, a class act & an excellent presentation! Appreciating all of your efforts, here...

[@Dustyholes]

I am going to try this when I'm done with finals. Personally, I think you should do a video on how to start and control a fire. Start from the basics for people who don't know how to do even that.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Hmmmm

[@DeanKee]

Last night i almost caught two fish, i went to this river in my town, and spent thr day and eveninh to make my own fishingpole, using a hook from a store since i couldny find my own to make. 2 times a fish bit and stolr my hook, but i got a new plan to go out there again and try to catch some fish, and put to test what i learned from you!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Don't give up!!!!

[@nyckolasseery1068]

I don't have a lot of soft wood where I live so I use a bow drill or fire starter and feather sticks and birch bark

[@JBELE051]

If this your idea of taking the channel to another level, then I like it!

[@RobSteptoe]

Great video mate. Thanks for this - I'm really going to try a hand drill now! When I get a trout here in the UK, I usually just pull the top of the spine away from the meat and they usually separate really easy all the way down without the need for using the knife or sometime when I cook it with the spine/bones still on it usually separates on it's own. Going to watch more of your videos... take care dude!

[@notthenorm1456]

When ever I watch your video my mind feels free. Thumbs up on the last bit too :D

[@jasonhood5598]

I’m going to my property next weekend and I’ll try to do that!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Good luck!

[@TwoOneOScrapping]

I'll have to try it out with Texan wood I have oak and some kind of nut tree on my property. Well see how it goes really stoked to try it out with my city hands lol.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I tried in Texas with a weed seed head (not sure which) and hackberry but it was far too hard of a wood for a base. I didn't have much time to mess around with it though.

[@johnnyarmstrong9101]

I'm sure I watched a video of you and Bob Hansler. I can't find it anywhere. Was I dreaming? Love the channel

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

LOL, I'm not sure. I haven't released any. Wes S has been posting a few :)

[@natedog2I0]

Made me tear up when you said “I’m proud of you!” I’m the only one in my family that tries to fish and go out there and learn how to survive on my own and I always get questioned why I do it like I’m crazy or something smh

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

You're not crazy Nate, you're following your ancestral instincts. Keep going as long as it brings you happiness.

[@martinadejaquiz2482]

well, u did excellent on that especially in the snow (moisture). it's hell. i've nev successfully done it, but tried as i once said b4 it tore my hands up bad. i can do it another way though that's more easy for me... dragging 2 split pieces in a troth. my dad did it this way my whole life. much easier and won't hurt your hands. i do the bow drill though w/o cheating with a bearing! you did exceptionally well! LIKED VIDEO THX!

[@NomadicWoodsman]

Nice one man. Try cattail stalk in cedar board. Works awesome but very small ember. I have a couple videos on it. I havent had success with the mullein yet, i get bad blisters with it haha. I have a kit made of horseweed and grapevine hearth board a friend from texas sent me. It works like magic. You could try it on your trip. Cheers man love your videos.

[@jamesfleming5409]

Do you ever do survival trips with your subscribers?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I haven't yet, but I've considered it.

[@manoutdoors7085]

Awesome video bro.I wish I was a subscriber when you put this video out. I will be making a friction fire soon.

[@TheGazramar]

Thanks man. I have been going out mushroom hunting a lot i spent a good 5 hours out there yesterday. It felt good, That is the longest i have been able to spend out there in a long time. Well done on the fire.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

If you take it slow, you can easily go all day, when you get bored or tired, sit and listen, the woods will turn alive and you can enjoy it without all the effort :) Proud of ya.

[@TheGazramar]

Yeah i have been out so much more lately. I do sit and rest because i am disabled so it gets rough on me. But after i rest a bit i can continue. A buddy and i found a good three pounds of morels the other day. It was awesome. Been thunder storming a lot last few days though so i haven't been able to get out.

[@sainttrilby7171]

Best channel on KZbin!

[@thronebreaker6950]

Thanks for making this video I like the teaching vids and everything you eat on this channel looks so freaking g good

[@boggycreekbeast]

Good video, Chris! The fish looked tasty! You're always a class act friend.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Thanks Tim.

[@whitetailthedeer2304]

I made friction fire about a month ago cause i forgot a lighter, also i would never unsubscribe from your channel.

[@rockscorpio830]

Good job brother...I love your videos.. Jimmy from Toronto ...

[@Michael_Wehrley]

Well Chris, I gave it a shot today but no dice. The wood was too soft, and I ran out of daylight. But I'm going to try again!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Keep at it..took me a month to get the hang of it.

[@johnnymedina946]

I love this video... love to you and your family, my Brother!

[@GabrielMartins-rn3bm]

Proud of you too, man.

[@Raptor1Delta]

You can find mullein in logged or clearcut areas easily as well.

[@enterthestarsreloaded4949]

Cool! Hey can you do a fire with the gutter technique, moving forward and backwards?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Fire plow? I never managed to get one to work :(

[@benjohnsonbulac]

Damn, that hit me right in the feels brother. I really needed to hear that

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

:)

[@doug9418]

Awesome Day, well done video, thanks for sharing this with us. 🇺🇸

[@indeed415]

I just found you today and i am loving it

[@scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821]

I can do bow drill but im excited to learn the hand drill. I have best luck with just yellow pine here for bow drill

[@johnlord8337]

Another easy option is making the John-Rudiger Roll system. Using a 2x2 pine board, cut 2 lengths of 8 inches. Dado out (chisel out) the center length 1 1/4 inch wide x 1 inch deep for each board. This makes a square "U" shape. Drill small holes along the side of the board (like a cribbage board hole), and put small rudiger balls inside. Make small wood/mullein (etc) dowels for the hole plugs. If you want, you can superglue emory sanding strips onto the back sides (for sharpening up your knives and tools, but also friction for holding the boards). They fit together and you have excellent grip and control of the rudiger method for starting a very quick ember from tinder sources. Just pull out a rudiger ball, place into the trough of the upside U board, place the other overturned board into the slot, and rub and roll until you get an ember.

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

I like that 80s vest, you look like an extra on Stranger Things and I love the 80S bro.

[@theoutdoorsfamily9139]

Great guide! Honey for better grip is good idea. I use usually pine or spruce resin and get no blisters. Wood ashes work great too. I have one hand drill video on my channel.