Understanding Friction Fire Hearth board Styles

[@jt659]

One of the best channels I've found. I try and be very selective about to whom I subscribe, but you deserve it!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel. Glad you are here.

[@SurvivalLilly]

Awesome video, I have wanted to give the two stick method a try for a long time, and I never heard of the keywhole hearthboard. Pretty sweet :) Have a good one Lonnie

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Survival Lilly Thank you my friend. Good luck with the two stick method. It does work.

[@sevrin1965]

Excellent video Lonnie, didn't know there were so many styles of this particular method of fire making, very informative, atb from the UK......Sev.

[@owencoors3]

Amazing video! I've been making bow drill fires for about 25 years, but I only learned one method, from a book I purchased specifically on the subject, after finding a stone socket, in SE Ohio, originally used for the same purpose by a native american. There is so much useful information in this video! Thank you for sharing! Subscribed.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+owen coors Thank you very much for subscribing. Glad to have you here. It is my wish taht you find many many videos here that will interest you. 25 years ago there were not very many books out there that knew and understand friction fires first hand. Friction fires are one of my favorite hobbies. My first successful friction fire was approximately 40 years ago but then I kind of gave up and did not attempt it much for over 30 years after that. I was then able to learn what my original mistakes were that make success so difficult and the love of friction firer was rekindled. It has now been close to ten years that I have been using friction fires regularly.

[@chertmonkey2368]

This is one of the best bow drill video's I've seen yet.......very informative.

[@wesrazz5874]

This video should be showed to all people who venture into the wild. Amazing wealth of knowledge shared by this man. My hat off to you Sir. God Bless!

[@LGSkywalker82]

Lonnie, i won't ever pass up one of your videos again. amazing sir!

[@zevnikov]

For the first time I am among first ten viewers. You are real King.

[@FireCreekForge]

Good video. I have never heard of most of those alternative hearth board methods, will definitely have to try some of them.

[@Hipppy1001]

WOW +Lonnie All of this vid was Real Good but can I say.. the part about using the hoof and bones was FANTASTIC!!

[@walterpalmer2749]

Lonnie, thanks for clearing all this up, very well explained. I need to make some of each type you have shown. This is a great tutorial I can review if I get confused. You're the best.

[@jameshutto3047]

Absolutely the best bow drill explanation I have seen. Thank you sir.

[@mrnutsy1]

Great information. I especially like the board with the step on the edge of the hole. I am going to try that for my next set. Thanks!

[@redbeard6606]

Thank you for another great teaching video Lonnie. I always look forward to the next one.

[@yankeejedi2575]

I always save your videos on friction fire. You demonstrate the highest skill level on this subject I have ever seen in my research. Your knowledge of different variations attests to this.

[@patmancrowley8509]

Thanks again Lonnie and Connie for this wonderful information that I was not aware of. I am enjoying your channel immensely. Peace be with you.

[@vikingbrowski3718]

i have never seen any other hearth board other then the original. thanks so much for making these videos, and giving me more versatile knowledge.

[@richholtzman9754]

One of the best videos I've seen on bow drill hearths and types of wood used. Thanks.

[@ffslave]

Good concise informative video. Thank you very much.

[@TJackSurvival]

This was an excellent, informative, and well thought out video. It's been a long time since I've found a video that taught me something new. Thank you and well done.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Really good stuff. Best information on hearth boards I've seen yet. Thanks

[@aktrapper6126]

Lonnie this is an excellent tutorial. This is by far the most exhaustive video on the topic of Hearth board styles I've ever seen. Thank you for making this.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Catherine Perrett. Thank you my friend for those kind words of encouragement.

[@mikejeffsteel]

I didn't even know you could use all these methods! Thanks!

[@sibeliusjohannes2660]

Wow! I learned so much! Thank you! So stunning landscape there!

[@aHigherPower]

Thanks for the variety of friction fire options. Looking forward to trying these methods out. God bless!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Very informative Lonnie, this one is going in my favorites, awesome video....

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+William Larkham Jr (Bigland Trapper) Great. Glad you liked the video.

[@davepetro9170]

Lonnie I'm so glad I found you on KZbin and I'm also really happy that I have a lot of videos of yours that I haven't seen most all of them like always I just seen your video on Hearth boards you are the man Lonnie thanks for sharing everything I appreciate you

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Dave Petro I am glad you found our channel as well and glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@daltonvickers7977]

Thanks for showing several different kinds of hearth boards and how to use them. All I ever see is the standard hearth board everyone is shown how to make. I like some of yours a lot better. I am going to have to try some of them. Thanks a lot for a very good video

[@Waldhandwerk]

...this answered ALL Questions. Super amazing Lonnie! ...thanks for the hole in hole serie technique! ATB Sepp

[@MossStoneWoodlore]

Excellent video Lonnie. You covered a wide range of options for sure. I had never seen the step hearth board method before, very interesting. Thanks for sharing Brother. I always learn something new from your videos :) -Lochlainn

[@blacksquirrelbushcraft2643]

Very well done video. I'm going out tomorrow and start gathering materials for my own set. Thanks again!

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Solid video. Valuable content for the community.

[@WiltshireMan]

Very interesting Lonnie. You earn something new every day. I didn't know about the different hearth boards having only tried the basic one hole notch method with an ember plate. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Sandy

[@KevinDufflev]

I've never been good at bow drill fires. This helps. A LOT. Tks Lonnie.

[@gregpenny4384]

Thank you I always enjoy your videos, and learn a lot from them.

[@NorwegianBushcraft]

Well explained Lonnie. You have a lot of interesting wood alternatives around. Your choice of bearing blocks is epic! Love that! I `m not very familiar with those double hole type board, but I like the consept. The stepped board is something I use from time to time. When I started with bow drill, I burned the board and the spindle after succeeding with the fire, every time, and still do. So I have rarly been able to try several hole methods. But I do have a couple of sets laying around for practice and teaching. Odd

[@tomstrickland2142]

Fantastic video!!! I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@edsnaturebushcraft6985]

Well Done Lony Thank you for a wonderful 3 videos. Ed

[@stephenwright3501]

Excellent vid. Great information. You are a treasure house.

[@4directionsbushcraft]

Fantastic pointers Lonnie. Thanks. I'll have to try those other bow drill methods!

[@robertoruscigno7126]

You are the best Lonnie!! Thanks!! Greetings to Connie and Buck!! Roberto

[@Hylanda11800]

Everything I needed to know about hearth boards is in this video, a very well edited video by Connie, and really great opening images of your corner of Alaska, Really good visiting you both today thank you for your sharing true bushcraft... take care coz we care my Friends

[@jonathancampbell9747]

Thanks Lonny thanks for explaining the hearth board variations! I have learned a lot watching your various friction fire methods you demonstrated including the drying cycle videos.I have in years past only tried to create an ember briefly once or twice with a bow drill and hearth. Now after studying many of your videos I believe I can be successful with some practice to create a fire using a bow drill. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@dnngskn62]

A lot of info in this video Lonnie. Good job and thanks for taking the time to share.

[@Dirtflicker]

Great video and information. Very educational. Thank you.

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

This Sir is Most Fantastic thank you for your wisdom and great knowledge!!!

[@tarpbuddy5909]

Excellent video Lonnie. Extremely informative. Thanks for sharing, Dan

[@woodwalker3879]

Another great informational video Lonnie . Thanks again!

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Great video Lonnie, I have never seen or heard of the 2hole method but it looks really good, ideal as you say for snow on the ground or damp crappy conditions, looking forward to trying it, thanks for sharing the info, cheers craig

[@lesliesadler8524]

Good film Lonnie I sure wish I knew which part of the animal that kind of bone was was found.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I assume you are referring to the "Talus" or "Astragalus" bone. If an elk, cow, caribou etc is standing broadside to you, look at the rear leg at the joint that is located the most rearward. That is the joint where the talus bone is located. It is actually part of the "ankle" which is confusing until you understand that the hoofs of the animal are compared to the human toes and the joint just above the hooves are comparable to the toe "knuckles." So then the next joint up will be the ankle joint. www.schoolscience.co.uk/site/scho/uploadedresources/deer-skeleton.gif

[@hoosierarcher]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on this subject. I've been trying to make one of the bearing blocks you hold in your mouth that I saw in one of your previous videos. So far nothing has worked to my satisfaction.

[@RusticByNature]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@bushcraft_guy_]

Definitely saving this tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing! !

[@tallcedars2310]

Hi Lonnie. Well, there you go, I was going to look up how to harvest neets foot oil and here you explained it. Where I work I was fortunate to have a hunter bring in his elk hide/trimmings and will harvest some neets foot oil this weekend. Great video and look forward to your next one! All the best.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Tall Cedars. Awesome. Enjoy your harvest

[@canadianboyee]

I think you should have your own tv show!

[@micheloff-grid4248]

Lonnie I used the same bone also from a deer ,I drill a hole on the side so it is always on my pack from the rope loop I put on it ... That a very good video

[@BillyRiouxAdventurer]

Lonnie! Thank you so much, I always learn something new from you. (I'm catching up your videos. My semester is finished! yeehaa!)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Billy Rioux Adventurer Hope you enjoy "catching up" my friend and congrats for finishing another semester.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

You're just a wealth of information,Lonnie; Thanks 4 sharing these different methods & principles. Great camera work,Connie ! Howdy Buck. ATB Terry God Bless

[@scoutingfreegermany]

Outstanding video! Thanks for all the good tips! Cheers, Marc

[@maplehouseknives]

Some great info here Lonnie, thanks for sharing! Greetings from Germany!

[@thomasdraut1174]

Thank you very much. That was very interesting and useful as well. Haven't seen most of this methods. Most people only show the standard method (the 1st one). Was nice to learn something new :) Have a nice day!

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Lonnie.Very helpful information.

[@markcory215]

I know I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to watch new movies online ?

[@tatumzaiden7498]

@Mark Cory i would suggest flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

[@mobiltec]

Very good info there Lonnie. I first learned about Chaga from Jeep at Econo Challenge. Of course we don't have that down here but I may find some this summer when I go up north.

[@NorwegianWoods]

That is just brilliant! Thank you for sharing some excellent information :) - Martin

[@saraskold9631]

Nice lesson Lonnie! looking forward to the new video on the cabin

[@TheAllFathersSon]

Great Stuff....I have learned so much from you.....much appreciated!!

[@EdwinDueck]

That explains a lot about the bow drill friction fires, I prefer lighters, but I will start to experiment with this to learn how it all works. Thanks for the video.

[@pastorpfp1]

Thank you very much. Willow is pretty common in Iowa.

[@ivanhita4726]

Dude ur level of knowledge is amazing

[@irlrsk8]

Great info on Bow Drill Hearths Lonnie!! Keep up the great videos. Good idea on the Neetsfoot oil, will try on my next one.

[@rasputin0452]

Thanks for that Lonnie, quite a few things that I've never seen before ! good to see something new,atvb Ken

[@gus1911]

Thank you Lonnie for sharing your knowledge.

[@rampup4746]

I appreciate all your fire starting tips. I have yet to try starting a fire using a bow and drill, but I feel more confident that I can. When it comes to just using hands instead of a bow, I saw one of those silly survival shows where the guy tore up his hand trying to start a fire with just the drill. I'm thinking his hands didn't have much in the way of callouses. (Not sure though)

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for another informative video.

[@funkyprepper]

excellent information here. the wood i have access too for bow drils are. oak beech birch hazel. any tips on what wood to use for board and spindle would be very much appreciated. thanks for taking the time to make the video and upload it for us all. take care my friend

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+funkyprepper Since I am not personally familiar with most of the wood you mention here (not found in Alaska), I will direct you to do a web search using these words without the quotes "storm friction fire wood". The man who was known by the name of "storm" was probably the most knowledgeable person alive on the subject of friction fire. In several of his web articles he has lists of many different types of wood and their usefulness for friction fire. Good luck.

[@jessewillard6549]

No caribou in my part of the woods but I would love a bearing block like that I wonder if I had something of value to you as a trade next time you come around one hah thanks again for another great video Lonnie and Connie

[@aktrapper6126]

+jesse willard Deer astragulus has been used for many thousands of years.

[@ManLand]

Those tips are absolutely brilliant...now all I need is a moose in Mississippi...lol. No but seriously, this is a very informative video for me to try my hand at...we have willow here and I've heard that cedar is also good...will only know if I try it...thanks a milion for sharing this to me me an Amateur...

[@williamrudge175]

How lucky you are living in a scenery so beautiful.

[@tomm2812]

Excellent Lonnie. Very helpful. Where might i get a caribou bone as you mention? Neetsfoot oil sounds like a good trick. By the by nice Scout buckle...I am guessing you are / were a Scout? Best

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Tom M I reckon the best place to get a caribou bone would be from a caribou. :0) What you could do is go to a meat processing business and see if you can get a bovine Astragalus or talus bone from them. You may need to be willing to get the bone yourself from the leg bones. If you happen to live where there are Elk then perhaps during hunting season you might get lucky and harvest one your self or get someone who did to let you have the leg bones after they have harvested the meat off of them.

[@angelaallen4854]

This is a amazing video I didn't know you could use chuga for to make a fire .thank you for the cool video.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Angela Allen Chaga is very useful as an ember catcher & grower. It is the only unaltered (other than drying) natural substance that I have found locally so far that will take the place of char cloth. A good quality piece has the ability of catching and harboring cool temperature sparks such as are generated by rock and steel strikes

[@angelaallen4854]

wow cool and amazing thank you for the info.

[@panikaspapag9123]

I love your video my friend. Very nice.

[@john-waxerone6972]

Thanks for getting me away from the normal notch and ember on a leave method!!! I tried your double hole technique and I will never go back! That to me is a difference between night and day!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+john- waxerone. Awesome. The two hole hearth is also my favorite. By encorperating a step on the end of the hearth board, that will save you from having to burn in two holes to start with. That can be a deal breaker or maker if using natural cordage in a survival situation.

[@john-waxerone6972]

That will be my next set today! Less holes the better time wise. Thanks!

[@fjellboi2391]

Hello Lonnie, you showed us the piece of chaga you used as a hearth for the hand drill. Could you show us how to perform the hand drill as i am kind of struggeling with this particular technique.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I did a video where I showed that technique. You can see the video link below. I am by no stretch of the imagination a professional hand drill practitioner. But I have been successful and the video show how I do it. Simple Hand Drill Fire How-to kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXS2hoZ3lsqUbdE

[@rivervalleysurvivalandbush8126]

I really need to try a few of these methods. Thanks!!

[@dr.rongoldstein1633]

WOW - I didn't know I had questions; but you did answer all of the ones I had as I watched...Tx

[@longrange33]

Great video would love to have a cabin to get away to like that

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Informative video Lonnie, I noticed you use a mix of wood for Drill/Spindle and Hearth board, like so many do, including myself from time to time, but I have found the best results come from wood for both coming from the same tree, preferably the same branch, the wear is evenly distributed and the friction produces a better ember quicker, and have you tried using a piece of hide to put the ember pan on and do the drilling on, that would stop the moisture/cold from the ground spoiling your ember, it's very wet here in Blighty and the piece of hide works well, hope this helps, atb, Paul.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Neanderthal 62. Like you, I also have found that wood harvested for spindle as well as hearth board from the same branch or tree is one of the most consistsnt ways of achieving success.

[@dakellymon]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Very informative ! Lots of new methods to try Thanks !

[@lawrencetotty6224]

Love your videos very informative thanks. Is there any wood you could recommend for us south easterners along the Atlantic coast

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I do not know what local trees you have but the web site below should help. www.primitiveways.com/Fire%20Making%20Materials.html

[@Zen-cc6ij]

Are there any woods which would not produce an ember? I respect your experience and bushcraft knowledge immensely!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

All of the woods available here locally have produced an ember for me. Those are spruce, alder, willow, birch (punky), aspen and poplar. Below is a website that may be of help to you. www.primitiveways.com/Fire%20Making%20Materials.html

[@Redarkrome]

Hi Lonnie, you are a great! Very interesting video to learn so much in bow dreel jobs. I have a question about split the wood, if you can help me: Can you explain me differnce of the tomahawk to the ax? Which is better to have for bushcraft activities? Thanks and I will stay looking for your new videos! Greetings from North West Italy, Dario.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I do have couple tomahawks but do not use them anymore. I had them over 30 years ago to use with my "buckskinning" outfit. I believe that tomahawks are made more for throwing and as a weapon then for actual wood chopping. The two that I have are lighter weight than a hatchet and they are not as heavy duty. I really am not an authority on this subject but if it was me making the decision, I would decide what I wanted to do primarily with the tool. If I wanted to do a lot of practice throwing and sticking into stumps etc... I would get a tomahawk, but If I wanted the tool primarily for wood working then I would get a hatchet.

[@mamasgonecreating1967]

I know this is an old video but I hope you see this. I noticed your belt buckle. If I am correct, it is an Eagle Scout buckle. That is awesome. My husband and son are both Eagle Scouts also. A great honor my friend.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

The belt IS a scouting belt but i have never been in the scouting program. I bought the belt at a thrift store. However I have spent many years in a Christian based boys program quite similar to the scouts that is known as the "Royal Rangers." I was active in the RR program as a boy growing up and then as a local leader followed by being a leader at the Alaska state level.

[@mamasgonecreating1967]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival My husband said he will buy you two belts with nice buckles of your choice of theme to trade for that buckle.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

That sounds like an awesome deal. I am going to be busy for the Easter weekend but if you will send me an email to the following email address (my KZbin associated email) I will eventually get back to you and we can work out a deal that I think will make us both quite pleased. [e-mail]

[@williamconfer9784]

Thanks for great video..Always learn something...

[@workingclasswoodsman]

Great skills, great video. Thanks man..

[@paulhenry7122]

Lonnie have ever use dried horse huff fungus just put your dinner in and go works good to.GREAT video thank Peace Pops Bushcraft

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Paul Henry I don't believe I understand what it is you are suggesting about the horses hoof fungus but whatever it is it sounds interesting.

[@KrypticPatriot]

another great video thank you sir

[@donlute3444]

Made to the link, Lonnie, good teaching now all I gotta do is get off my sorry carcus and give it a whirl.....hope I dont burn the house down.

[@Zorgens]

Hi, Lonnie! Thanks for sharing :-) This video gave me a answer I'm looking for. Btw. At 7:00 -, what do you mean about 'Bad poplar'? (engraved in the end of the wood) Eventually, what is good, and what is bad? Morten

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Zorgens Poplar is one of my favorite friction fire woods but not every piece is good. Not every piece of will ow is good either. In the case of the "bad" woods such as birch, not every birch is bad. It has a lot to do with the state of decomposition of the wood. I wrote "bad poplar" on that one because it was difficult to get an ember with.

[@alexdewitt9814]

Even though I've been keenly into bushcraft for a few years, I'd never heard of the step hearth. This is amazing knowledge to pass on. Where did you acquire all this knowledge?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have picked up my knowledge from personal experience as well as a myriad of other sources probably very much the same way that you are picking up your knowledge. This particular subject was passed on to me by a friend here in South Central Alaska.

[@alexdewitt9814]

Well thank you for passing it on :) I've been watching avidly for the past few months from here in England.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I'm sorry but I was not very clear on that last post. I learned about the stepped hearth from a friend here in Alaska.

[@Quasar502]

Super job of covering this. Thks