This is exactly what I thought was the best way. Everyone drills too fast, whatever the material. Nice and slow always makes for a cleaner straighter hole
Nicely done man. I've always just let the sparks fly but you go through bits pretty fast that way. Thanks man, I'll slow my drill press down next time. Thanks!
Great job! I have only drilled one ferro rod and it was a hard 1/2". I actually used a drill press and an 1/8" titanium bit at 650 RPM and of course it wanted to spark a lot. I just kept a drop of water in the hole from a squirt bottle and it did not spark a bit.
I've drilled plenty of different ferro rods without any issues. Yeah the first one I did there were sparks but after that learning experience I just go slow through them and never have any problems with ignition. Great video buddy!
Thanks Larry I was looking for a vid on this! Just watched Alone and you did a hell of a job! You should be proud man, not too many people could have done what you did.. You have another sub thanks again
Very practical video front to back, esp. for anyone newer to all the BushCraft stuff like me. Thanks again for helping my nephew Chris out and all that you do sir. Sincerely one of the other Canadians LOL. (: I subbed your channel too, everyone says you were "gone" and IDK what happened but I only started all this around July. Glad you are back.
Great video, I've missed you Larry, tv is pretty much crap, so you and a lot of these great people on you tube are my source of entertainment, glad to see you doing good, also great tip, I always though the ferro rod would crack, but now I may try it.
+Joel Benoit Thanks a ton for the support Joel, I really appreciate it. Drilling the hole was surprisingly easy...go for it and let me know how it works out for you.
when this video first started (sorry didnt get to see the first) i thought well he is keeping the drill speed down thats why it isnt sparking said so to my friend and she asked how can i tell and thats when it hit me if you dont use power tools a lot you could miss that well anyway nice job on this video glad your back i missed your down to earth ways keep it up
also people try to go faster because they are using a dull drill bit and don`t get deep enough ...faster does not mean drill will necessarily make the hole faster if the bit is not sharp,it only creates more friction ... use a nice sharp bit and won`t need to speed up!... cool video.
Good video. Slow and careful almost always trumps speedy and careless. When are we going to see some more clothed and confident videos? I really loved that series.
Kenneth McCluskey Ocean or inland? I can't do ocean. Why a fisherman? What does he have to overcome another type of person doesn't? I'm not being rude, I need to ask this stuff for good ideas.
+Larry Roberts I figured since y'all did a lost hunter scenario, maybe an injured trout fisherman with just typical things they would carry might be good. wouldn't have to be a trout fisher, but there is always hazards of leg injuries on a trout stream. I didn't think you were being rude at all. Very legit question.
I was wondering if there would be a difference in drilling hard and soft rods. Thanks again for the video. FYI three below isn't a little chilly. Here in southeast Texas it is a little chilly (55 degrees). Hmmm all this chilly talk has made me hungry for some chili, think I'll go make some.
+dg davis It's all relative I suppose. lol I thought there would be a lot of difference in the sparks between the hard and soft ones, but I hardly noticed. The softer one made larger shavings and was easier to drill, but that was about it.
Nice video! I have two 6" ferro rods with holes. Would like to cut them in half to have four 3" rods and drill holes in the remaining halves. Got any tips on cutting a ½" ferro rod in half without setting the place on fire?
Say Heah, Even when I have to baton as a last resource, I flatten the support log, I prolly would do the same thing. It Works Alot Better To Dr I'll A Flat Surface Than A Round or Arched surface. But Thanx for a educational video. ,, ,,
I did this before. All you have to do is go slow..... I couldn't resist and sped the drill up a little too fast and that bad boy blew firery sparks all over the place..... mine was 1/2 inch in diameter.
something i made ,asimple plate, You can also use it for other things, not only for ferro rods thanks for getting back to me,i din't think i getting a response back from you atb steve
Thanks Larry, now i can drill mine with confidence.
+randy priebe Good! Let me know how it goes for you.
perfect, slow and easy wins the race...thanks again Larry..... and am very glad you are back .
This is exactly what I thought was the best way. Everyone drills too fast, whatever the material. Nice and slow always makes for a cleaner straighter hole
Thanks for the vid. I follow your advice and got a perfect hole in a half inch Ferro Rod without any issues.
Nice!
That drill sounds awesome!
Nicely done man. I've always just let the sparks fly but you go through bits pretty fast that way. Thanks man, I'll slow my drill press down next time. Thanks!
+Feral Woodcraft Thanks Joe! Let me know how it works for you.
Great job! I have only drilled one ferro rod and it was a hard 1/2". I actually used a drill press and an 1/8" titanium bit at 650 RPM and of course it wanted to spark a lot. I just kept a drop of water in the hole from a squirt bottle and it did not spark a bit.
Very cool, I have one I've been meaning to do that with, thank you Larry
+n8mayfield You bet, thank you!
I've drilled plenty of different ferro rods without any issues. Yeah the first one I did there were sparks but after that learning experience I just go slow through them and never have any problems with ignition. Great video buddy!
+BushcraftOnTracks I was wondering what all the fuss was about. lol Thanks man!
Thanks Larry I was looking for a vid on this! Just watched Alone and you did a hell of a job! You should be proud man, not too many people could have done what you did.. You have another sub thanks again
Thanks Eric! Glad you liked the vid.
Very practical video front to back, esp. for anyone newer to all the BushCraft stuff like me. Thanks again for helping my nephew Chris out and all that you do sir. Sincerely one of the other Canadians LOL. (: I subbed your channel too, everyone says you were "gone" and IDK what happened but I only started all this around July. Glad you are back.
+Barry Dutton Thanks Barry!! I just needed some time away from the internet is all. I'm back now. ;)
Well done! Thanks Larry!
+Andre Börsch You bet, thank you!
Thanks for the advice 👏🏽
+Carlos Sepulveda You bet!
Great job Larry. I've got a couple of bigger ferro rods i need to do this to. Thanks. atb Opal
+Opal Preston Shirley Thanks Opal!
Nice demo thanks for sharing atb John
Great video, I've missed you Larry, tv is pretty much crap, so you and a lot of these great people on you tube are my source of entertainment, glad to see you doing good, also great tip, I always though the ferro rod would crack, but now I may try it.
+Joel Benoit Thanks a ton for the support Joel, I really appreciate it. Drilling the hole was surprisingly easy...go for it and let me know how it works out for you.
Also... use a sharp drill bit! Good video man. I'm glad you are back. I missed ya!
+wscrig00 Thanks! And yes a sharp drill bit is key.
Well hell fire! Thanks Larry!
+gus1911 You bet, thank you!
awesome , thanks larry
+Rick “USA1RICK” Lindsey You bet man! Old news to you I bet though. :)
Hey says the Canadian !
Great trick tanks for sharing
+Patrice Lacroix Thanks for watching!
Nice Lester wool. Love mine!
Yes sir!
Your overcoat is cool
Thanks!
when this video first started (sorry didnt get to see the first) i thought well he is keeping the drill speed down thats why it isnt sparking said so to my friend and she asked how can i tell and thats when it hit me if you dont use power tools a lot you could miss that well anyway nice job on this video glad your back i missed your down to earth ways keep it up
+ED MaCallum I should have said that, but I forgot too. Once when it sparked I mentioned it, but your right I should have made it more clear.
also people try to go faster because they are using a dull drill bit and don`t get deep enough ...faster does not mean drill will necessarily make the hole faster if the bit is not sharp,it only creates more friction ... use a nice sharp bit and won`t need to speed up!... cool video.
Yep, you need a sharp bit for sure. Thanks!
Good video. Slow and careful almost always trumps speedy and careless. When are we going to see some more clothed and confident videos? I really loved that series.
+Kenneth McCluskey We hope to be getting some together soon. Any topics you would like to see covered?
Possibly something along the lines of a stranded or injured fisherman would be good.
Kenneth McCluskey Ocean or inland? I can't do ocean. Why a fisherman? What does he have to overcome another type of person doesn't? I'm not being rude, I need to ask this stuff for good ideas.
+Larry Roberts I figured since y'all did a lost hunter scenario, maybe an injured trout fisherman with just typical things they would carry might be good. wouldn't have to be a trout fisher, but there is always hazards of leg injuries on a trout stream. I didn't think you were being rude at all. Very legit question.
Cool. Let me talk to Justin about it. Good suggestion man, Thanks!
Sweet!
+TrueTexan Thanks!
I was wondering if there would be a difference in drilling hard and soft rods. Thanks again for the video. FYI three below isn't a little chilly. Here in southeast Texas it is a little chilly (55 degrees). Hmmm all this chilly talk has made me hungry for some chili, think I'll go make some.
+dg davis It's all relative I suppose. lol I thought there would be a lot of difference in the sparks between the hard and soft ones, but I hardly noticed. The softer one made larger shavings and was easier to drill, but that was about it.
10* Never saw it done, always wondered for both rod types.
Nice video! I have two 6" ferro rods with holes. Would like to cut them in half to have four 3" rods and drill holes in the remaining halves. Got any tips on cutting a ½" ferro rod in half without setting the place on fire?
Just keep going slow with a hack saw. Take your time and clean up the dust (and save the dust).
Say Heah, Even when I have to baton as a last resource, I flatten the support log, I prolly would do the same thing. It Works Alot Better To Dr I'll A Flat Surface Than A Round or Arched surface. But Thanx for a educational video. ,, ,,
That's pretty cool..
I just buy mine with the holes already in them... but I'm also lazy. lol
Thanks for the video
+Eat Carbs I do too, but two I just bought didn't have the option. Thanks!
Thanks Larry I learned a lot. I miss the beard man lol
+utubecronie I miss it too, but it is nice to be all cleaned up. It was weird, the guys liked it and the gals didn't. Now you know why I shaved. lol
what type of hoody is that? looks nice. good video.
+Joe Nuccio Empire Wool and Canvas Boreal shirt.
Ok thank you for the info and the reply.
what anorak are you wearing, nice vid by the way.
Thanks. It’s a Lester River Boreal Shirt.
Do you use the hammer drill function or regular setting?
Just the regular setting
@@LarryRobertsbc Not sure why but it's not drilling the ferro rod; using the steel bit, tried regular and hammer and it only made small dent in rod.
Maybe your drill bit is dull? The ferro rod is softer than steel or iron, so it should work.
Where's that other guy that did videos on this channel? Is this his son?
+Mick Bator HA! It's still this old man. lol
I did this before. All you have to do is go slow..... I couldn't resist and sped the drill up a little too fast and that bad boy blew firery sparks all over the place..... mine was 1/2 inch in diameter.
+Frank Warner That's what I showed in the video, go slow. Thanks
mine sure did not go like that
What happened?
nice vid just remember not use hammer action on drill
+cr0cket01 I'm lucky, I don't have that on my drill so nothing for this old man to remember. lol
check this video out,maybe it can help you out
ua-cam.com/video/rhnsrFWEAbY/v-deo.html
atb
steve
+so steve Help with what aspect? If I can later I'll try and check it out.
something i made ,asimple plate,
You can also use it for other things, not only for ferro rods
thanks for getting back to me,i din't think i getting a response back from you
atb
steve