bow drills/hand drills

[Zion Lion]

Around here we have a lot of sage and yucca, which work really well. So I'm curious what people use in areas where they don't have these. What works good and what doesn't?

 

[HM]

Hi ZL, welcome to the Forums!
As for your question, if you make a search you will find quite an info on this topic. Here is one that I found very informative at the time: http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/000522.html

Best,

HM

 

[Michael Bennett]

Hand drill - not that experienced, but mullein with norway maple, white cedar or willow fireboard.

Bow drill - norway maple, willow for total kits or catalpa spindles. I use a stone socket.

Mike

 

[Greg Davenport]

Hi ZL,

Another link (where information on this subject can be located) can be viewed <a href="http://pub14.ezboard.com/fwildernesssurvivalprimitivesurvivaltechniquesquestionsandanswers.showMessage?topicID=7.topic">here</a>.

This link will take you to a post on another small forum that I moderate.

Have fun... and once you have read these links, let us know if you have any specific questions.

Best,

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