Comprehensive Bow Drill

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  • @purebredirish
    @purebredirish 6 років тому +2

    Those instructions are MILES ahead of anything else I have seen on the bow saw and it’s use. Thanks David!

  • @HikeLighter
    @HikeLighter 6 років тому +40

    I have long missed these type of detailed educational videos from you, Dave. Thanks for the effort you put into this.

  • @spraguewhissell1912
    @spraguewhissell1912 6 років тому +29

    Thank you so much for this video, this is the first one I've seen that really takes me through the whole process. It's a privilege to be able to watch and learn from you.

  • @IOWNJUNK
    @IOWNJUNK 5 років тому

    Hands down the best instructional video on this subject I have ever watched.

  • @keithoutdoors4622
    @keithoutdoors4622 6 років тому

    Probably the best description of the bow drill I have ever seen, very clear instruction, now I know what to do when I construct my new kit. Thanks Dave I appreciate you sharing this.
    Keith

  • @papaschuette
    @papaschuette 6 років тому

    One of the best, If not the best, tutorials on how to achieve a fire from a bow drill that I have ever seen. Very well articulated and top notch visual representations. My hat's off to you Dave.

  • @MrNatureboy2010
    @MrNatureboy2010 6 років тому +1

    As always , a very informative video with proper instruction and the right details included for success. I've never ceased learning from you. Many thanks and keep em' coming , Dave !

  • @mfro4422
    @mfro4422 Рік тому

    Wow Dave. I am floored. This is the type of instruction that truly teaches. No ember left behind.

  • @nolan3372
    @nolan3372 6 років тому +10

    Thank god someone finally showed how to do a bow drill fire properly, dave you are a gift that keeps giving . Keep up the good work !
    nolan

  • @jasonprairie9968
    @jasonprairie9968 6 років тому +10

    Great video, Dave. Cant wait for the new book.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer 2 роки тому

    Outstanding.
    Thanks Dave. This is the best instructional on using a bow drill I've seen. And I've seen a LOT of them.

  • @jeffreymchoul
    @jeffreymchoul 6 років тому

    ...the single best instructional video on the bow drill method that I have ever seen. Thanks much Dave, and I will certainly be sharing this with the Boy Scouts of our Troop, and as many others as possible. Great video. Thanks again...

  • @timbo4374
    @timbo4374 6 років тому +1

    This is the best bow drill instructional video I have watched yet. Awesome job Dave, and I thank you. The whole shebang, from start to finish, and you explained each step in clear detail. I can't wait to get out and try it now. You really are a food teacher.
    Thanks again.

  • @nwprimate6416
    @nwprimate6416 6 років тому +22

    Great demonstration Dave! Have you ever tried using fatwood for your bearing block? If not, you're going to love it. The heat brings out the sap and makes it self-lubricating and almost as friction free as a rotating block.

  • @marcrosbourgh9086
    @marcrosbourgh9086 6 років тому

    Hey Dave, Thanks for another great video. My bow drill set consists of a cedar plank about 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 8”, a cedar spinal about 3/4” x 8” with a string grove notch about 2” from the top, an oyster shell for a baring block, and a willow branch about 18” with notches and a paracord bow string. I keep it in a tube I hollowed out from 3” diameter Bamboo and sealed with beeswax and with a carved friction cap and paracord sling. I padded both the cap and the bottom of the tube with cedar bark that I shredded and pressed Into place. This padding also insures I always have extra dry tender on hand. There is enough room in the tube to carry the tender I collected on my last outing and dried in my dehydrator at home.
    I find that the humidity of NW Florida it is difficult to keep tender “spark” dry with natural materials but it can be done.

  • @jeepnicc
    @jeepnicc 6 років тому

    By far the best bow drill fire video I've ever seen. Thanks Dave! Not only are you a master woodsman, you are a GREAT teacher as well. Amazing. Thanks again!

  • @agjohanson
    @agjohanson 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Dave, for posting such a great video! It is one of the most detailed, helpful and educational videos regarding the bow-drill. Thanks for all you do.

  • @ryannlarge8414
    @ryannlarge8414 6 років тому

    Watching you make a fire is like magic every time. From stuff sitting in the woods to flame with very little effort shown.

  • @crfogal67
    @crfogal67 6 років тому

    By far the best training I've seen on the subject. Your teaching style takes me back to my military days. Excellent. If I had the time and money I'd bring my son to your school. He's only 5... Godwilling, it's possible. Thank you for your services. God bless!

  • @47kcr
    @47kcr 6 років тому +7

    Absolutely the best bow drill fire video I have ever seen! Thank you 👍

    • @tex7518
      @tex7518 6 років тому

      47kcr yep

  • @Brandywine6969
    @Brandywine6969 6 років тому

    I thought I had it memorized perfectly, but I did not know about the chamfer underneath or placing the piece of bark underneath to hold the ember. It seems rewatching some of these videos is not a bad idea. Your channel and one carving channel are the only channels where I will go back and rewatch videos like this. I always pick up something I missed before. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

  • @stolman2197
    @stolman2197 6 років тому +1

    I've been teaching bow-drill since 1992, this is the best filmed demonstration/ instruction of bow-drill that I've seen yet. I don't do things exactly the way you do but everything your doing makes as much sense as how I do it. Thanks for emphasizing not hurrying with the ember, so many people lose embers that way.
    One other bearing block idea is an ankle bone from an elk (or cow)
    By the way AXE ON JUNKIE

  • @outdooreddie2954
    @outdooreddie2954 6 років тому

    You're a great teacher Dave. As always, thank you.

  • @TheMongo1357
    @TheMongo1357 6 років тому

    BEST video I've seen yet on using Bowdrill for primitive fire!!!

  • @tony7106
    @tony7106 6 років тому +5

    You make it look too damn easy! The way I was taught was so polar opposite of your technique! I cannot wait to try you style. Keep doing what you do Dave!

  • @steffanoswald7917
    @steffanoswald7917 6 років тому +1

    I can’t thank you enough for making this video. About an hour ago I made an ember and lit my bird’s nest! Now it’s time to start practicing with other species.

  • @symplicityjesus
    @symplicityjesus 2 роки тому

    It's crazy how much wisdom and knowledge you can fit in a brain. I love learning more than anything. Memory power

  • @andyperrine9987
    @andyperrine9987 6 років тому

    Not that you need to be told, but very clear & concise instructions Dave. Great job, enjoyed the vid.

  • @Myn6211
    @Myn6211 6 років тому

    Thank you for such a comprehensive bow drill lesson. You made it easy to follow and understand. Very much appreciate your videos. I look forward to the release of your newest book.

  • @justinpottorf1155
    @justinpottorf1155 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the great video as someone just getting into bushcraft and spending time in the outdoors I can't wait to try this

  • @14DFASniper
    @14DFASniper 6 років тому

    Great instructional video Dave! Much appreciated! The best video ever on how to do a bow drill.

  • @sharpshot716
    @sharpshot716 6 років тому

    Awesome video Dave. Excited for the new book. I need something else to read.

  • @ba_lifebehindbars
    @ba_lifebehindbars 6 років тому +2

    Great video. Although I would’ve liked to see you use that “hardwood hand hold” that you made. Thanks for putting this step by step video together, I did enjoy it.

  • @Fiskekakemannen
    @Fiskekakemannen 6 років тому

    Thank you for the in-depth video. Reminds me of your old videos.. Any chance of you ever going all the way back to your first videos and update all the videos where you are making things? everything from your flintknapping and bundle bows up to your more recent springpole lathe. Maybe even one built in the field, with your self reliance tools only.. It would be a dream come true.. Again, thank you.

  • @preparedbrad5736
    @preparedbrad5736 6 років тому

    This is a really great video. Very detailed. You walked us novices through the entire process. I have seen lots of times it was used, and thought I understood it. I didn't, but now I do. Thanks!

  • @rdmanone
    @rdmanone 6 років тому

    Dave you are the man. You put so much time and effort in helping people with your videos. I want to thank you for everything you do. Keep up the great job you do. I'll be watching you from Florida.

  • @jpcoppock
    @jpcoppock 6 років тому

    You do a great job with the teaching / instructional videos Dave. As always, thank you!

  • @jamesmiddleton6464
    @jamesmiddleton6464 6 років тому

    One of your most informative videos for a while. Very good information that clarifies a lot of nuances about the bow drill.

  • @STGreece
    @STGreece 6 років тому

    Dave thank you for all that great information you gave to us. I am practicing in bushcraft and you are my favorite teacher.

  • @SoundWave209
    @SoundWave209 6 років тому

    Thank you Dave that was very thorough, Can’t wait for the book to come out!

  • @SpectrumSurvivalist
    @SpectrumSurvivalist 6 років тому

    This is the best bow drill video I have ever saw.

  • @kentmooney54
    @kentmooney54 6 років тому +4

    Man I have been trying to do a bow drill for a couple weeks now and this helped me so much. Thanks buddy

  • @TonyTooTuff
    @TonyTooTuff 3 роки тому

    In that building, I learned lessons that could save my life one day.

  • @RodCornholio
    @RodCornholio 6 років тому

    Master course. Better than any book I've ever read that featured the subject.

  • @romaniac82
    @romaniac82 6 років тому

    Dave, can't wait for your book! You're the man!

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 6 років тому

    As always I always find time to watch your videos, very educational.
    Thank you Dave 👌🇬🇧

  • @DF4Trap
    @DF4Trap 6 років тому

    Best lesson on the bow drill yet. Thanks Dave

  • @chiefkirk
    @chiefkirk 6 років тому +2

    Dave I gotta say that's the best instructional video I've seen on using the bow drill. I've see a bunch of them but this one brought out and added things the others left out. Hats off to ya pal. I saved this one cause I'll need it later for sure. God Bless.

  • @saintbrendantheheretic302
    @saintbrendantheheretic302 2 роки тому

    Great educational video! I can't wait to get out into the woods and try it! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world!

  • @michaelsalas9787
    @michaelsalas9787 6 років тому

    Thanks Dave for explaining all the technical aspects of doing this. I have failed at this many times. I think the next time I try this I will pay more attention to the small details you mentioned and I bet I will be successful. Thanks again for the awesome content. God Bless.

  • @vvendetta6656
    @vvendetta6656 Рік тому

    After watching this video I went out and nailed my first bow drill fire thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @nerblebun
    @nerblebun 6 років тому

    Excellent instructions David. Luckily, we have an abundance of ceder & hardwood on Planet Arkansas. Have ya ever tried placing the notch directly on the birds nest above the fine fiber tender? Eliminates the need for a welcome mat & no transfer required.

  • @JonTheGoose7
    @JonTheGoose7 6 років тому +1

    Been following your vids for years and you’re still teaching me something new!

  • @vincentc6919
    @vincentc6919 6 років тому

    Love these videos!!! great work Dave. Taking my Scouts out in a few weeks to demo this technique...will be watching this 100 more times...thanks

  • @toneyjohnson8910
    @toneyjohnson8910 6 років тому

    Great video most instructors teach rushing through I like your approach of taking your time to do it right. Thanks Dave.

  • @stevebigalow3484
    @stevebigalow3484 6 років тому

    The only teacher that won't put a student to sleep. Excellent class.

  • @jasvan2210
    @jasvan2210 6 років тому

    Best bow drill video I've seen. Thank you brother!

  • @Gozerthegozarian1984
    @Gozerthegozarian1984 2 роки тому

    Great video

  • @peacedude1176
    @peacedude1176 6 років тому

    So many small steps I skipped when trying this. Will try again. How do you know when to stop bowing, how do you know its not just smoke but that you have an ember. Great video. Thanks.

  • @thomasmoorman5328
    @thomasmoorman5328 6 років тому

    Great video Dave. I this will help me a lot. I've been trying to get the bow drill set down but have had little success. I saw a couple things I've been doing wrong. Mainly not staring off slow to built up a base for a ember to drop on to. I now look forward to trying it again.

  • @neckredgringo5372
    @neckredgringo5372 6 років тому

    Awsome video Dave! Thank you for the detailed refresher on this misunderstood topic. Thanks for the work you put into these

  • @garlandbest6322
    @garlandbest6322 6 років тому

    Hi Dave, love your videos.
    So I tried using a bow drill this weekend while camping at a provincial park. I made the top and bottom using firewood the park sold (I think it was birch|), and used a fallen branch to form the pencil. I remembered enough of this video to cut the divots.
    Thing was, the fat end never blackened. At best I got a good polish with just a hint of darkening. Meanwhile the pointy end would round down and start to smoke! So why didn't the fat end ever blacken and smoke like it should? Thanks for any advice.

  • @ronhart8857
    @ronhart8857 6 років тому

    You showed and explained very well taken your time to make fire. Thank you Dave

  • @wemorg81
    @wemorg81 6 років тому

    Dave could you make the pathfinder bearing block belt buckle? I will be a convenient way to always carry a bearing block.

  • @rivercitymike76
    @rivercitymike76 6 років тому +8

    lol. dude my kids metal Fidget Spinner works awesome for this.

    • @shawnr771
      @shawnr771 6 років тому +2

      Finally a good use for them.

  • @peacedude1176
    @peacedude1176 6 років тому +1

    Also, last time I tried this my spindle started squeeking like crazy and got almost glassy. I was using cedar in California. I got an ember though, best attempt so far. Will try again in Maine this summer, maybe with the pine up there?

    • @markcash2
      @markcash2 6 років тому

      I would try birch. I have't tried it yet (doesn't grow in my southern swamp), but something tells me that might be a good place to start. Anybody else have an idea?

  • @Jeffs40K
    @Jeffs40K 6 років тому

    that is the BEST Bow Drill Video Ive seen Awesome !cant wait to see the New Book.

  • @weeksMZ
    @weeksMZ 6 років тому

    Awesome video, thanks

  • @owil848
    @owil848 6 років тому

    Dave, thank you so much for all you do! You're my greatest mentor!

  • @thomasepperheimer1615
    @thomasepperheimer1615 6 років тому

    Good Morning Dave, thanks for a very informative video on the Bow Drill. I am looking forward to your buschcraft book. I am new to bushcraft although during my navy and boyscout years I did some woodcraft skills this is one of the many skills that I am trying to master. I have learned a lot from your videos.

  • @Indianahillclimber
    @Indianahillclimber 6 років тому

    I like the new overhang.

  • @twoxilent7777
    @twoxilent7777 6 років тому

    That was a great video Dave, thank you!

  • @wallytaggart2612
    @wallytaggart2612 6 років тому

    looking forward to the book and thanks for a real bow drill demo!

  • @sandrovarnier7955
    @sandrovarnier7955 2 роки тому

    Grazie per far vedere la tua esperienza

  • @raptorcrazy9545
    @raptorcrazy9545 6 років тому

    Dave great video I would love to see more videos like this in-depth on how to do things great work thank you. I will have to go out and get stuff to try this on my own

  • @BlueTailSurvival
    @BlueTailSurvival 6 років тому

    Dave I think that's the best video in a long time. The detail was amazing.

  • @patrickgermond2750
    @patrickgermond2750 6 років тому

    Great video Dave. You've added a lot of good material compared to your last bowdrill video. I kept waiting to jump in, but you had it all down.
    But I have a riddle for you. On the notch. The size for soft wood. Is it an oxygen thing? Or is it a hot dust meeting the hot spindle at the precise moment? Because a wide notch let's the colder dust spill out of the way. And as it gets hotter, I believe it's timed right and ignights . IDK what do you think?

  • @citizenk9096
    @citizenk9096 2 роки тому

    Perfect. Just what I needed. Thanks Dave!

  • @theoldguy9329
    @theoldguy9329 6 років тому

    Great educational video. Thanks for the context too.

  • @HBC258
    @HBC258 6 років тому

    Great illustration, thanks.

  • @WayneTheSeine
    @WayneTheSeine 6 років тому

    Thanks Dave. I see my notches havn't been just right and that is why my ember pile is weak. I get fire every time but I usually struggle with the weak ember. Size matters.

  • @thepatrioticwoodsman
    @thepatrioticwoodsman 6 років тому

    You truly are a master of your craft! Great video Dave thank you!

  • @chaswarren7239
    @chaswarren7239 6 років тому

    Great video, really clear careful. understandable & well explained lesson. Just one thing - you showed making a top bearing, used it to burn in, then abandoned it in favour of your steel bearing block. Great product placement, but how would it be with the original bearing block - would be good to see that & compare.

  • @Acollyt
    @Acollyt 6 років тому

    A great instructional video. Thank you.

  • @jeffsmith6441
    @jeffsmith6441 6 років тому

    Great video. I can't wait for your book to hit the shelf. Off subject, could you do a video on your tattoos? I noticed that they greatly symbolize your lifestyle and family and I would be interested in seeing the meaning of some of them. Thanks!

  • @WildAboutBeingOutdoors
    @WildAboutBeingOutdoors 6 років тому

    Great video Dave !! Thanks so much .. that was the best demonstration ever showed !!

  • @zeke1eod
    @zeke1eod 6 років тому

    Thanks for the knowledge, and taking time to share. Dave brother you make it look so simple, you are truly talented! God bless

  • @AmazingAutist
    @AmazingAutist 6 років тому

    5:20 see this is why I like watching your videos, they're funny and comprehensive.

  • @psyekl
    @psyekl 6 років тому

    New subscriber here; Loving the channel (referred by Biker Bushcraft). I've never tried a bow drill and I definitely learned a lot watching this video (I'm in the West where the wood is dry). Something I read quite a while back is that the top of the spindle can be lubricated with the oils from your body in order to reduce friction; particularly by rubbing the tip wherever oils accumulate, particularly the face; such as on either side of the base of your nose. Is this effective or just bunk?

  • @iansanderson2838
    @iansanderson2838 6 років тому

    I am left handed as well and I was looking at getting left handed sheaths for my moras. Do you ever carry your knives on your left side?

  • @rado3714
    @rado3714 2 роки тому

    Love this. One question: When you talk about cutting out a bit on the bottom side of the notch in your base plate to allow for airflow, is there a reason you wouldn't make that cut bigger? Meaning, why wouldn't you cut a triangular shape out of the horizontal side of the notch to allow the most amount of air in as possible instead of straight down most of the way? Is that just more work than it's worth or does that make too much space for the coals to get lost or what? I'm sorry if I'm describing that in a confusing way.

  • @ericfisher7220
    @ericfisher7220 6 років тому

    Best bow drill video ive seen thanks bud your the man

  • @thanson77
    @thanson77 6 років тому

    Woah Dave. You get that ink touched up? That is really popping on camera today. Noice.

  • @adnanfazlic5663
    @adnanfazlic5663 6 років тому

    When are we getting more Scorpion HD's in the store? I've been trying to buy one for a while now and they are still sold out. Any ideas on when we'll be able to purchase one? Thanks for your time, Mr. Canterbury.

  • @zaks3911
    @zaks3911 6 років тому +12

    Dave you should do a video about the Duluth Pathfinder bag cuz I can't find alot of good videos showing it

  • @ronnieahman6958
    @ronnieahman6958 6 років тому

    Great educational video showing the process step by step. Thank you for sharing.

  • @fairandsquare1254
    @fairandsquare1254 6 років тому

    Awesome Dave

  • @ketodad
    @ketodad 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for this Dave. Like all your vids , you explain this very well and easy to understand . My goal this year is to master this.

  • @DavidLamoureux
    @DavidLamoureux 6 років тому

    Thanks Dave! I really learned a lot from this video. I appreciate you doing this

  • @buchraftwoodsman919
    @buchraftwoodsman919 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for the good info over the bow. I'm practicing the bow I have a better view on it 👍. Can't wait to read the book. Grtz