Understanding Friction Fire Hearth board Styles

This video is to demonstrate many different styles of friction fire hearth boards along with the pros and cons of each style. You will also see how each style is made as well as how each is used. Some are easier to make, some are easier to use. Just like fire itself, it is good to know many different ways of doing the same thing so that you can use the best one for each circumstance you may find yourself in.

[@jameshutto3047]

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

[@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.

[@redbeard6606]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Hipppy1001]

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

[@LGSkywalker82]

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

[@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.

[@mikejeffsteel]

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

[@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.

[@FireCreekForge]

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

[@sibeliusjohannes2660]

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

[@zevnikov]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

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

[@chertmonkey2368]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@aHigherPower]

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

[@KevinDufflev]

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

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Solid video. Valuable content for the community.

[@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.

[@blacksquirrelbushcraft2643]

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

[@ffslave]

Good concise informative video. Thank you very much.

[@tomstrickland2142]

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

[@dnngskn62]

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

[@edsnaturebushcraft6985]

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

[@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

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

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

[@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.

[@woodwalker3879]

Another great informational video Lonnie . Thanks again!

[@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.

[@robertoruscigno7126]

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

[@richholtzman9754]

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

[@bushcraft_guy_]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@ivanhita4726]

Dude ur level of knowledge is amazing

[@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

[@tarpbuddy5909]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@gus1911]

Thank you Lonnie for sharing your knowledge.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@williamrudge175]

How lucky you are living in a scenery so beautiful.

[@rasputin0452]

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

[@canadianboyee]

I think you should have your own tv show!

[@Dirtflicker]

Great video and information. Very educational. Thank you.

[@saraskold9631]

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

[@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.

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for another informative video.

[@Waldhandwerk]

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

[@pastorpfp1]

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

[@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

[@4directionsbushcraft]

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

[@stephenwright3501]

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

[@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...

[@maplehouseknives]

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

[@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

[@gregpenny4384]

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

[@TheAllFathersSon]

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

[@RusticByNature]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@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.

[@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!

[@NorwegianWoods]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dakellymon]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@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]

[@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.

[@KrypticPatriot]

another great video thank you sir

[@rivervalleysurvivalandbush8126]

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

[@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.

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Very informative ! Lots of new methods to try Thanks !

[@GatorLife57]

Thumbs up ! ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@panikaspapag9123]

I love your video my friend. Very nice.

[@Quasar502]

Super job of covering this. Thks

[@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.

[@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)

[@williamconfer9784]

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

[@ksuhuh]

You have the best bush beard good sir!

[@walterpalmer2749]

Lonnie is absolutely correct about Neatsfoot Oil's lubrication. Neatsfoot oil, also, is the best leather preservative bar none, long lasting, lingering, moisture barrier, tried and true (don't use "Neatsfoot oil compound" that's diluted- not the same). Thirty five years horseman experience here. Neatsfoot is a natural lubricant and provides a rich, dark natural finish on leather application. So, Besides lubricating your spindle, it will preserve your leather in the back country to a very high degree.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Walter Palmer Yeah I forgot to mention that Neets foot oil can be purchased as well as wild harvested. I sometimes get the idea that everybody just already knows what I am talking about. I need to keep reminding myself that not everyone who is watching these videos comes from the same background as me.

[@asdfvp5795]

By the way, this guy has the lowest dislike percentage per video ever; 2/1.2k= 0,0017% as it should be.. Like your videos man, keep it up 💪🏻

[@bushintheconcrete]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@congamike1]

That's great! Thanks

[@scoutingfreegermany]

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

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Great video, as usual!

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excellent video...very much appreciated

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Excellent video!

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Thank you! Very informative.

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Good one, buddy.

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Excellent!!!

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Super impressive knowledge.