Too Thin for Bow Drill Cordage?

[@FelixImmler]

Super bowdrill technique!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

@Felix Immler - Hey Felix ! The King of Swiss Army Knives . Have a great week Brother .

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy!

[@nwprimate6416]

@SAR TRACKING ... I'm a big Felix fan too!

[@seanthomasdowd]

Every video you make is a masterclass, and The Gael is perfect backing music

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Sean.

[@bcwoodsman876]

Man, you just keep raising that bar! Impressive!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy. 👍🏻

[@Cosmo_88]

Another one of your best . Please give Lupo a big hug from all of U.S. in Utah . Thanks again .

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy. I got behind on comments so it's a late hug, but he got it.

[@crippledcarbonfpv]

I just discovered your channel last night. Finished watching them all just now. They are the best bushcraft videos I've seen. Very informative without having the typical 25 minutes of rambling. Not to mention you have a FANTASTIC collection of blades. I look foward to seeing more of your work.

[@nwprimate6416]

Wow! Thanks man. I never thought that someone would go through all them. Much appreciated buddy.

[@jasonc9423]

Very impressive skills Brian! For anyone that hasn't been to - or lived in the Pacific Northwest - friction fires are extremely difficult due to the humidity, wet materials and constant rain. I have never been successful at it. Brian you have given me the spark I needed.

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Wow... that is some durable cordage. Nice job, as usual. Thanks for details in the description box... answered my question, before I even asked it !👍🏻

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks for taking the time to read. 👍🏻

[@troybarker2433]

The fire primate and his k9.And that music.Awesome non-fiction videos man.In the bush,on the coast in all seasons.Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Troy

[@hyperion5836]

Another great video. Thank you! I'm always yearning for new bushcraft techniques.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks hyperion

[@aktrapper6126]

"Another big factor here is the multiple wraps around the spindle. This keeps the cordage from slipping, which abrades it and will lead to it breaking eventually. Tilting the bow so that the cordage doesn’t run over itself is just as necessary." I'll put a big amen to that and also add by pulling tension on the loose end with your fingers you control the tension to get just as much as necessary to further protect your cordage. There is a lot going on in this demonstration that the novice would not see. I like the "Eskimo strap drill because of all the things listed above. I have yet to find a method that is as cordage friendly as the strap drill. Your method shown here is very close however. Always enjoy your video's NW and there are few that can even come close to your level of expertise. Believe me I've searched them all.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy.

[@gazay7777]

I wish I had this level of skill/knowledge. Great video.

[@nwprimate6416]

It's out there waiting for you.

[@usernick8928]

I still feel like I learn something every video, solid work Brian!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks again buddy!

[@ren-tenkustomknives325]

Your the man NW! Keep them coming.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy!

[@thomasgold-1000]

Very impressive as always Brian! Thanks a bunch for the great write up as well... 👍👍

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks for taking the time to read it 👍

[@tallcedars2310]

Good to know about doubling thin cordage over, I tend to make thinner cordage overall and hadn't thought about using it this way. Can't seem to make a good thick cordage for the life of me, but keep trying. Have been eyeing a batch of thistle and will try the thin cordage doubled over to see if I have better luck, thanks NWP!

[@nwprimate6416]

Keep me posted 👍

[@Just_Chuck_It]

I am really digging your channel bro! Good job on keeping your videos highly educational while still being entertaining and fun. I really like how you have kept your anonymity buy simply not showing your face. This does 2 things quite gracefully. Keeps your privacy and allows for you to focus on showing us skills and techniques. Simple yet effective.

[@nwprimate6416]

I'm glad you get it buddy. 👍

[@paleoanonymous9026]

Mad skill Brother! Always appreciate your videos.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy. You were one of the first to find them.

[@NaturErlebt]

Great video, as usually! I really enjoy to get more and more information! Well done B.! Greetings from the Black Forest!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Top notch as always. Man that thing made some dust.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Wayne!

[@branni6538]

Same double up method I use bud. I do the same for long thin roots and bark. Just fold in half with a knot and use the thumb loop to tension with multi wraps. If I have 2roots I tie knots in both ends and use the same. Good effort dude. Oh and quick...............sunbathe..... it won't last forever this no rain business.............

[@nwprimate6416]

I got behind on comments...the rain is here.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Well there you go 👍

[@nwprimate6416]

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[@willisblevins4190]

Awesome job thanks

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy.

[@sosteve9113]

well done,worked perfectly👍

[@nwprimate6416]

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[@michaelhanes8214]

Great video and explanation, thank you.

[@stephenstanley79]

This def helps, thanks for sharing.

[@nwprimate6416]

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[@BeefT-Sq]

"The two great values to be gained from social existence are : knowledge and trade. " -Ayn Rand-

[@nomadichunter2818]

Great work! Im msking a fishing kit, might use stinging nettle for fibers.

[@bushcraftsurvivalslovenia5241]

Great to see more natural cordage bow drills, they look trivial when you do it. :) I have been getting into natural cordage bow drill more and more latley and I keep breaking the ropes. If I try multiple wraps on the spindle They rub on each other. Do you have any tips for when using multiple wraps on the spindle? I have been tilting the bow, as I read in some other video of yours, but often times I still rub the rope together and it causes it to brake.

[@nwprimate6416]

Do you have one end of the cordage wrapped around your hand instead of having both tied to the bow? This really helps me control tension.

[@bushcraftsurvivalslovenia5241]

@@nwprimate6416 I tie both ends. I have tried wrapping the cordage around my hand but I found it too hard to keep the tension without really hurting my hand. I don't know maybe I'm just not wrapping it good enough around my hand or what? but I guess I'll have ot practice this more. Thanks

[@lisamcqueen8509]

Another cool video! Always enjoy! How large, tall is the nettle in your region?

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

@Lisa McQueen Thanks for asking . I was wondering the same thing . ATB

[@nwprimate6416]

They can get up to 7 or 8 feet, but 5 to 6 is more common.

[@lisamcqueen8509]

Thanks. I have read the natives of that area, made nets from it.

[@mrForestBeard]

WOW! NICE! Second one by the same day :3

[@nwprimate6416]

More on the way.

[@mrForestBeard]

@@nwprimate6416 YAY!

[@madrasmark5425]

NWP thanks for the video. MadrasMark

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Mark

[@andreasnowack8014]

Great video, good advice. What's about the music? What's the interpret?

[@anthonykammas3276]

love your vids

[@nwprimate6416]

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[@feralgrandad4429]

Ace. What wood is the harthboard please mate? I hate using leaves as a tinder bundle to be honest. Nice upload :-)

[@nwprimate6416]

This was western red cedar...and I hate using leaves too. I edited the tinder bundle segment down because it wasn't the point of the video, but these took a lot of fiddling with.

[@feralgrandad4429]

I wish we had that Red Cedar here in the UK. seen you use it in few videos and it just seams a nice wood to work with. Guss i'll just have to stick with the Willow and Hazel for now :-)

[@carlograziani]

You are the best !!! 😎👍

[@xyzct]

When you say tilting the bow, do you mean along the long axis, or the plane defined by the bow and the cord (i.e., the short axis)?

[@nwprimate6416]

Great question! I mean either either tilting the tip (where the cordage is attached) at an angle either toward the ground or toward the sky, so that the cordage spreads itself out over the spindle. 🙂

[@xyzct]

@@nwprimate6416, awesome, thanks!

[@malleablemindset5390]

What knife is that sir? More videos please. Hope all is well.

[@nwprimate6416]

This is the Survivor from Sigma 3 Survival School

[@malleablemindset5390]

Thank you

[@thenomadsurvivalist4459]

😉👍

[@nwprimate6416]

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[@captainkirk2118]

You're almost over the hump man. Don't stop here. That'd be ridiculous.

[@nwprimate6416]

You lost me with this one. ????

[@mrForestBeard]

Damn, man, is there even some thing you can't get a fire from? :D

[@nwprimate6416]

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[@federicoarce4069]

Como hacer fuego parte 100

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[@federicoarce4069]

@NW Primate Vine de instagram a ver como hacer un arco casero pero no vi nada

[@nwprimate6416]

@@federicoarce4069 I'm still learning myself and am not in any position to be teaching that, but check out Clay Hayes. kzbin.info/door/-eicAkiRdGLguiS1dS_N9Q