I know that the idea behind the hand drill is its simplicity. This is interesting though 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viUtrcE0UAs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viUtrcE0UAs
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The Hand Drill-The Easy Way-Hand Drill Socket
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mtnfolk mike
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that's pretty cool... i might have to try and put one together...:thumbup:
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I think its neat but might develop some bad fundamentals.. From what I understand the ability to ustilizing a floating hand motion (a creeping motion that keeps your hands from descending down the spindle. while still enabling you to exert downward pressure) is critical to proper bowdrill form.. s while it might be good as far as providing students with a feeling of success..it might need to be used sparingly.. also if you have string on hand than whynot juist make a bowdrill... just a thought,.
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RR,
I think you can use it, but I agree, you should stress that the thumb loops is simply to learn how to do it.
I have used thumb loops to learn as well, it is it nice just to see a coal for all your effort. I also think thumb loops would be easier to make and not break than a bow drill with natural cordage.
TF
I think you can use it, but I agree, you should stress that the thumb loops is simply to learn how to do it.
I have used thumb loops to learn as well, it is it nice just to see a coal for all your effort. I also think thumb loops would be easier to make and not break than a bow drill with natural cordage.
TF