@MilesOhToole Thats always good to hear, I try to make the videos as fun as possible and throw in just a little bit of learning when I can. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
I love that you put the 'fails' in there too. Years ago when I was first learning the standard Bow Drill Fire making. I worked for hours on end and days on end, and I just couldn't get an ember. I'd watch video after video and then I'd try and try and try. My back hurt, my hands cramped and my shoulder would burn. But then I realized that I was not using the right wood combination and my spindle was slightly too small in diameter. I fixed that and boom. There was the ember. I worked for about a week to get the right wood and fix that one problem. I would get tons of smoke and I'm very strong and can blast that spindle for 10 minutes at a time with great pressure and still, only smoke. I love this method. I've not seen this before and I love it. Thanks for teaching it. I will say two things that I've learned that helps while attempting to blow the ember into a flame. Stand up and tilt your head back as you would if you were having a nose bleed, and then lift the birds nest up to where you are blowing up to the moon with the wind at your back. 2 reasons. #1; The wind will carry most of the smoke up and away from your face, and #2; Heat rises, and the ember's heat, should be blown upwards and not downwards like it does when you are blowing at it while it is on the ground. Take care my friend.
+Sir Pyro I gotta get the fails and double trys in to keep it real. Amazing how wood choice is everything in friction fire. I have actually gone to just waving the tinder bundle around with the ember in it. The blowing thing seems to fail about 20 to 30 percent of the time. Waving an enclosed tinder bundle back and forth has worked 100% of the time so far. I agree with you on blowing from underneath, the heat and flame rising helps.
Man I LOVE coffee. I even drink it in the summer time. Lots of time s when Im camping in the cooler weather I dont eat much food at all. I drink coffee about half the day. Thanks for watching my friend.
You make the best bushcraft and survival videos on UA-cam without a doubt. The length of the videos is perfect, you're entertaining, and very informative with lots of creativity. Keep up the great work!
Great method for when the ground is wet. I appreciate the fact that it could fail, but anything can fail when there are to many variables against you. Your mentors sound like a couple of good ol' boys who enjoyed watching you learn. Thanks for sharing
+Sasquatchlife Notrace Thanks! This is a good method for wet conditions. Its also fun when it works, LOL. My mentors were two very cool old dudes. Thanks for watching!
Cool, Im glad you liked it. I also use a teflon insert in some of my bowdrill bearing block handles. They work fantastic because as they wear in, they actually wear a little off onto the tip of the spindle. Thanks for watching my friend.
A thousand little nuggets of info . . . use bark for your ember because a leaf can burn through . . . the difference between dead wood and rotten wood . . . tough to do primitive fire in the wind. I love seeing another alternative method for friction fire! I'm working my way through your very informative videos hoping to learn things that'll help lighten my pack-- or just give me some ideas to try out there in the wild. My thanks, David!
+Julia Mahaffey Chances of having to use this is slim but, its great to know how. Its the only way of friction fire in a swamp. Thanks for all the comments and views Julia!
It is very very handy to have. Some folks can cut their notches with a blade but I'd much rather saw it. Thats one big reason why I love the saw so much.
I really enjoy watching your videos and learning from you.i live in south Ga now so a lot of your plants and primitive fire building is really appreciated.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Yes, very very well deserved coffee. Very very cool that youre gonna give the bow drill a try. Once you do that this method is quite easy. It is great for where the ground is muddy or maybe even in a swamp. If you need any pointers or help with the bow drill just shoot me a message. Good luck and Thanks for watching my friend.
@Buckrun11 The teflon block is amazing. Ive had my same block for over 6 years now. I also use it for my bow drill. Check with any machine shop and they will have some small pieces they may sell cheap or even give to you. take care and thanks for watching my friend.
A far as I know, I was the first one to bring this to youtube. It wasnt on video so I felt like it would be a good one to do. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks man, Im glad you liked it. Since youre just getting into bushcraft I must say this is not a commonly used method. Most folks stick to the bowdrill or the hand drill. This is just another method to play around with and have in your bag of tricks. I try to laugh and cut up in all these videos because most of the time they are fun to film. I hope you have a happy new year too and thanks for watching my friend.
I agree with Bow Guy, clearly that tinder bundle needed more compression. What was left of that still compressed cattail head would have carried the ember for hours. IMHO, not a lot of people put enough thought into ember extenders. With primitive methods and found materials, carrying a coal is a whole lot easier than creating one! Love your vids! From your often shedding a different light on things, the way you explain as you go along to your irrepressibly cheery attitude... just awesome. Thanks fer sharin'!
duxdawg Thanks man, Im glad you like the vids. I gotta say, I have more trouble with tinder bundles than anything. The coarse grasses need to be more open and the finer grasses need more compressing, I never get it perfect! LOL. Thanks for watching.
I am truly exhausted after all your hard work, great video channel you have. David you are a true ambassador for wanting to visit the States great outdoors, thank you for your time and instruction.
I must say David, your videos are some of the best I've seen. The skill set you present plus the common sense approach to experiencing the outdoors is very attractive to the " not so experienced" folks like myself. Showing the failures, or should I say, having to adapt or switch to another method, is awesome. You are correct, it is not a perfect world. Your real world scenarios and good humor, I believe are encouraging and inspire others to "give it a go." I thought your comment about knives was funny and true; a knife is just a sharp edge. kinda like cars, they all get ya there, but some will swear by Chevy or Ford or whatever. In such a "green world mentality" these days, I had to laugh when you tossed the BIC into the water. Love your work, skills and videos.
Frederick Ippolito Thank you for your words Fredrick, Im glad you like my style and the vids I do. Years ago, I was amazed at how some folks just went out, made vids and it was perfect every time. When I go into video making, I decided to show it just as it happened, as if it would to anyone walking out into the woods. I found out quick, nothing always goes right, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. theres always several ways of doing stuff. I love showing the lesser known ways. Thats cool that youre collecting gear, this is a great hobby to have. I hate to hear your phone sucks, lol. Yes, real cameras are so much better for this stuff. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im glad you like the videos, Im happy to share. I see your in South Ga. Im in Northwest Ga. Myself. I showed a little about sharpening in my video "Treeless Hammock Bushcraft Stool" But a lot of folks have been asking about sharpening here lately so I may just do a video on it.. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im glad you liked it. This is a very interesting one to try. Its great for if the ole ground is muddy and you have no other way of fire starting. Good luck and thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks for the idea. I have made a lot of tinder bundles in my life, so many that I have just gotten sloppy and careless when I do quite often. Thanks for watching.
Cool! I'm glad you liked it. Yep, this method involves little money for gear, just a little work like a lot of the other things I do. I love making my own gear and tools all the time. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching my friend.
@Heavyb2u That does sound good. I could mount the bearing to a small board with some vecro glued to the back for attaching. I bet a skateboard bearing still in the wheel would make a nice palm sized hand hold for a bow drill. Thanks for the tip Brian.
Yall see how dang hard this is?...This is a master at work on a dry hot day when you could almost start a fire with a lightnin bug's ass...this takes lots of knowledge, practice and perfect conditions...not to mention stamina and perseverence...man that was impressive!...thanks for the awesome video!
I absolutely love this video! You are right to show the difficulties involved with primitive fires. It is the uncertainty of reality. And as always...very entertaining! A great way to start my day. Thanks.
Thank you. I do appreciate you show us how difficult it can be sometimes. I am just getting interested in bushcraft and it is important to know it's not always as easy as you guys make it look. Thanks again.
Man thats always great to hear when friends like my videos the best. I wish I could make a lot more videos quicker but its tough to find free time to film. I have always thought it was a good idea to show the failures as well as the successes because that gives a more realistic picture of what can happen in real life out there. Thanks for watching my friend.
Yes, this is a very little know process but its a pretty decent one. It just takes alittle getting used to. Willow on willow is always good in my book. It makes a decent bowdrill set too. I usually have better luck with a flat blade type grass for a tinder bundle. All I could find was that hollow tube reed type grass there by the river. It makes really lousy tinder bundles. Thats very cool that you tried this one too. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Cool, Im glad you liked it Digger. It was alot of work for the fire but, I wanted to kinda cover all the steps. Good to see youre a fellow coffee lover, I drink it constantly. Thanks for watching my friend.
Cool! awesome to hear youre gonna try this. Yes, this is actually a pretty easy method once you get used to it. the one thing I always hated about the bow drill was the stupid cord slipping when you really needed it not to. Holding the cord by hand like here, you control whether it slips or not. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it man. Thats cool to hear you are going to try out some bushcraft skills. Ive been to Indiana a few times in the past but its been years. I'd love some free coffee! lol. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.
That is a good idea. I have often wondered if it wasnt better to just have the ember fall and collect in the tinder bundle. I need to try that sometime. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm kinda of out of shape. I find standing up easier than being down on the ground. I could see this being my go to method! I've watched this video many times I love it I have yet to try it. Thanks for being so different and taking the time to show in such a detail how to do things! I learn so much from many of your videos thanks David! I'll make sure to mention you in my videos when the opportunities arise thanks again 😊
I have to say, that was an offal lot of work, for a cup of coffee!! But for coffee, I would do it too!!! LOL!!! I have spent a lot of time, watching your videos and have enjoyed them all. I have either learned something from them or you have given me alternatives, to things I already know. Improvising expands the mind and you abilities.
Zepply Ledson LOL! Ah well, I had to have a reason for the fire I guess. It was a fun video tho. Im glad you have learned from all of them, Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you show the struggle involved. People interested in learning these skills need to see that there is a reason it is called a skill, it takes practice and sometimes a bit of luck. Very good content, Dave.
@steintanz Thats pretty cool man, Im glad to hear when someone has done something alot like what I do. Yes, I always get in a hurry on the tender bundle and just grab the first dry stuff I see and it doesnt always work out so, this time, I grabbed some cattail to make sure it would work. Humidity had to have played a factor here. Thanks for watching and take care Tim.
+RowdyRoddy Its about as different as it gets! LOL. I always share it all no matter how it turns out. I think that grass was pretty damp. Thanks for watching
Hey Dave I like your honesty. Wilderness skills don't always work out like they show you on some of the other channels. It takes work and perseverance. Great video.
Looks better than most bow setups I've seen! Less awkward with the cord, plus the added pressure with your body leaning on it. Can't wait to try this one, thanks Dave and Flathead!
Sounds cool, this isnt too bad a way if everythings dry. When you get smoke it usually one of two things, not enough down pressure or its just not the right wood. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro! If Im thinking right, this is the only video showing this method. I was shown this years ago and have always loved it. Thanks for watching my friend.
Once again Dave Pearson has shown me something I can't see anywhere else. I laughed my tail off at the site of Dave with that chest contraption, spinning a stick sideways into a tree mounted fireboard. Too cool. Too wild... - horizontal fire Dave Pearson style. Thumbs up for awesome!
Sounds cool man. I love going to the swamps and wetlands and trying new stuff there. Not only are there a lot of different animals there but its also peaceful. You can bump into others on a hiking trail but I can honestly say, Ive never bumped into anyone in a swamp, I wonder why? Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.
Cool, Im glad you think that. This is a pretty easy method once youve done it a few times. I hat how a bowdrills cordage slips all the time, you dont have to worry about that on this one. This works good too if the grounds muddy or if you have a knee or back injury and cant squat down. You can attach any kind of bearing block to you machete sheath or even to your belt buckle so that its with you all the time. Thanks for watching my friend.
@snaponjohn100 thanks for backing me up and Thats good to hear john, I feel like if Im going to show an uncommon method that I should take the time to show all the details for if anyone that may want to try this. Take care and thanks for watching Brother.
Well I have used several different machetes in all the vids. I love em and have quite a few. I used a Kabar Kukri in this one. Here lately my favorite has been the Ontario SP53. Is very very impressive once youve carried it and used it for awhile. Ive been pretty happy with anything Ive bought from Ontario or Kabar. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you liked it. The lighter was empty anyway, it was just for effect, LOL. This is actually a fun method to try and theres several ways of having a bearing block strapped to you. I still have trouble with tinder bundles all the time. It all depends on what nature has there for you to use. Thanks for watching my friend.
David I love watching you and all the stuff I've learned unbelievable really your a cool guy. You earned that Coffee that day but what a cool way to start a fire Awesome :)
I really was fascinated watching this technique, it makes me want to try it. I know I would not be able to kneel to do a conventional bow and drill, but I think I could do this technique standing upright. Ingenious. Many kuddos to ol' Ed and you for down to earth practical know how.
Ah man, cool! thanks for the compliments! I do like to show very different things because I was lucky enough to learn alot from two very different people. As far as all those survival shows on T.V, when you have almost no gear, its the same stuff over and over most of the time. when you can bring pots,pans,rope,tarps,bungee cords and stuff, that opens up the door to a whole world of different. If they do coma a knockin, I promise not a dull moment. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
I finally got to this one, fitting just after the crooked stick fire one this week for me, and like you mentioned here, no shame in the struggle and comparing it to the CSF etc too. With my injuries now, like you said, it is good for people with injuries. I never expected all this but man, it is another neat way to do things, I am so glad you got that lit.... I was frustrated just watching it smolder and smoke and no fire too man LOL. It is great leaving lessons in there like you do. It's part of the process.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. That knife is a SOG Revolver. I love using it, it's very handy. Look them up on amazon, I think they are the cheapest on there. I deserved two cups of coffee, lol. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you liked it. Yep, it is a great way of saving your back and maybe even keeping off a muddy ground. Im a big fan of Survivorman too. Hes so cool. Thanks for watching my friend.
@xlr8n99 Dave is a wise man. Thats why I always, always carry a ferro rod. Hands down, nothing beats it. Yes, primitive fire does fail often. I used to be told that if you cant get an ember quick that you havent chosen the right wood. I dont believe that now, too many variables, speed,pressure even the slightest moisture in the wood can cause you to spin the spindle alot longer, in a sense, warming up the entire end of the hearthboard. Just something Ive observed. Thanks for watching Brother.
@NoBSSurvival I do know that on the Bowdrill paracord slips much more than leather. I use leather cordage on my bowdrill but the paracord works perfect on this method because Im always keeping it under tension. The guy that taught me this had a brass bushing stuck in a piece of wood attached to his belt. This one is fun to play with and builds up your shoulders, LOL. Having lazer eyes helps. Thanks for watching man, hope you have a happy new year bro.
AWESOME MAN!! YOU DID IT!! I am busy watching all your videos and i love it so much. I learn allot from you and it's very entertaining. I like it that your are straight to the point and no bullshit and it's also nice to see that you love what you are doing and pass your knowledge to us. I appriciate what your doing and please go on with it. I'm a fan!!!
Anything with a dimple or a recess in it. Strap a belt with a belt buckle to your chest, or a sheathed knife, some canteen cups or kits or lids from cookware will work. The guy that taught me this used either a brass belt buckle with holes in it or a piece of 2x4 wood with holes in it attached to a belt. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you liked it,As far as I know this method has not been shown before. I didnt invent it myself, an old friend showed it to me. Thanks for watching my friend.
Oh Dang ReallBigMonkey1, I'd have watched all of this video if had it been an hour and 40 minutes ! I don't watch RBM1 videos because they're short, I watch them because I learn something and it's really useful info. You have some fantastic ideas and homemade Bushcraft gizzmos that work great ! And I'm with you and the Beggin Strip Dog, gotta have that Coffee !
I really enjoyed watching this video! Thanks! Halfway through I started to feel sorry for you throwing away that lighter, but then, at the end, it worked. It's a great method, which I am going to try someday. I am glad you kept the entirety of the whole endeavor, it is great to see someone more experienced than me having a hard time making fire. You should have seen me struggle at times! Thanks again!
@cjoIIProductionz Glad you like the videos, thats always good to hear. I have tried afew times ti make fishing videos but havent had any luck yet. You know how tricky fiching can be. I may try to give it another shot after it warms up again. I tried an overnighter once an was going to catch a fish and eat it , it didnt work out so I just showed my fishing kit. It was "Stick and vine bed and fishing kits". Thanks for watching my friend.
I know there are people out there that would have turned off the camera, and used a match. I respect you for showing it like it is. And im disabled, my left leg is a big mess. Now you have shown me a way to make fire that, I think I can do. thank you.
probably saw over 100 of your videos so far. learning and enjoying every one of them. your positive energy is contagious. thank you very much. you are funny as well. have anyone mentioned that you might be a bushcraft comedian?
Thanks, I'm glad you like the videos and have watched that many! Oh yes, lots o folks have said I was funny. Odd thing is I dont even try to be funny so I guess its natural humor! Thanks for watching
@cwlindWX I bet it would work, its a very good idea too. The two things I hate the most about the bow drill is how unstable the spindle block can be, the forked stick would cure that. The other thing I hate is how the cordage can wind up slipping just when you dont want it to, the even hand tensioning of the paracord would cure that. Im gonna try that now. thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.
Awesome! always good to hear when a friend likes my videos. Yep, them guys had a huge influence on me and a big impact in my life. They were FlatHead Ed and BigNose Mac. Ed never had kids and Mac had a daughter so thats why they hung out with me and two other guys. I guess we were kinda like their pseudo sons in a way. It is great to pass on ideas and knowledge to young ones. More videos in the works, Thanks for watching my friend.
I too love flint and steel and a ferro rod. I have never had any luck with water bottles and the sun nor have I with a coke can and the sun. I used a magnifying glass a few times but its kinda tough too. I was once told you could put an old cellphone battery between layers of a cut up coke can and smash it in between and it would spark up but I never tried it.
First time I ever saw this technique for making a fire. That is awesome way to do it. It’s a bow drill without the bow. That grass must have been sprayed with fire retardant. Good job and thanks for sharing
Another excellent video. Educational AND intriuging. I can't wait to go camping this summer to practice the new outdoor knowledges I have gain from you and several of the other "Bushmen". Thank you. And if your ever around Lafayette, Indiana.....come on by, I'll make the coffee, you just relax. lol
@SamuelTyree1 Not being able to get out in the woods due to an injury is bad to hear, I have a few friends that cant go anymore too. Anyone thats ever done a bowdrill knows all too well about the cordage slipping at just the wrong time. With this method, it really doesnt matter if its paracord,leather or even a cotton shoelace. It wont slip because youre always keeping pressure on it.This method works good when you cant kneel down to do the bowdrill. Thanks for watching my friend.
Very hard earned coffee, LOL. I do this set up from time to time just to keep in practice for just in case I need it. I HAD to do this in the middle of a swamp one time. I started a fire on a huge pile of wood to keep the bugs away. No coffee then,lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Man, I love watching you have fun out in the woods- looks like you never run out of energy or new ideas to try. Hope the coffee was good- lol you really did earn that one!
Im not sure about that one. I have not been around any Cypress or tried it. I can only say that very hard woods like oak or highly resinous woods like pine will not work. You'll just have to get some Cypress and dry it and try. I havent got any where I live. Thanks for watching my friend.
@phrankus2009 This one was a little work, just less work than the crooked stick fire, ha ha. I think I used a full size milspec pick and mattock. Ive never had or seen a hand held one. I have heard of one. Sounds like a very useful tool. I'd use one if I had one bro. Starbucks? I'm a Dunkin Doughnut man, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
@MilesOhToole Thats always good to hear, I try to make the videos as fun as possible and throw in just a little bit of learning when I can. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
I love that you put the 'fails' in there too. Years ago when I was first learning the standard Bow Drill Fire making. I worked for hours on end and days on end, and I just couldn't get an ember. I'd watch video after video and then I'd try and try and try. My back hurt, my hands cramped and my shoulder would burn. But then I realized that I was not using the right wood combination and my spindle was slightly too small in diameter. I fixed that and boom. There was the ember. I worked for about a week to get the right wood and fix that one problem. I would get tons of smoke and I'm very strong and can blast that spindle for 10 minutes at a time with great pressure and still, only smoke.
I love this method. I've not seen this before and I love it. Thanks for teaching it. I will say two things that I've learned that helps while attempting to blow the ember into a flame. Stand up and tilt your head back as you would if you were having a nose bleed, and then lift the birds nest up to where you are blowing up to the moon with the wind at your back. 2 reasons. #1; The wind will carry most of the smoke up and away from your face, and #2; Heat rises, and the ember's heat, should be blown upwards and not downwards like it does when you are blowing at it while it is on the ground. Take care my friend.
+Sir Pyro I gotta get the fails and double trys in to keep it real. Amazing how wood choice is everything in friction fire. I have actually gone to just waving the tinder bundle around with the ember in it. The blowing thing seems to fail about 20 to 30 percent of the time. Waving an enclosed tinder bundle back and forth has worked 100% of the time so far. I agree with you on blowing from underneath, the heat and flame rising helps.
Man I LOVE coffee. I even drink it in the summer time. Lots of time s when Im camping in the cooler weather I dont eat much food at all. I drink coffee about half the day. Thanks for watching my friend.
You make the best bushcraft and survival videos on UA-cam without a doubt. The length of the videos is perfect, you're entertaining, and very informative with lots of creativity. Keep up the great work!
Always great to hear that Benjamin and I'm happy you like what I do so much! Thanks for watching
@jif7474 thanks man, I wish you guys could have met my mentors, they amazed me! take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Great method for when the ground is wet. I appreciate the fact that it could fail, but anything can fail when there are to many variables against you. Your mentors sound like a couple of good ol' boys who enjoyed watching you learn. Thanks for sharing
+Sasquatchlife Notrace Thanks! This is a good method for wet conditions. Its also fun when it works, LOL. My mentors were two very cool old dudes. Thanks for watching!
Cool, Im glad you liked it. I also use a teflon insert in some of my bowdrill bearing block handles. They work fantastic because as they wear in, they actually wear a little off onto the tip of the spindle. Thanks for watching my friend.
A thousand little nuggets of info . . . use bark for your ember because a leaf can burn through . . . the difference between dead wood and rotten wood . . . tough to do primitive fire in the wind. I love seeing another alternative method for friction fire! I'm working my way through your very informative videos hoping to learn things that'll help lighten my pack-- or just give me some ideas to try out there in the wild. My thanks, David!
+Julia Mahaffey Chances of having to use this is slim but, its great to know how. Its the only way of friction fire in a swamp. Thanks for all the comments and views Julia!
It is very very handy to have. Some folks can cut their notches with a blade but I'd much rather saw it. Thats one big reason why I love the saw so much.
I really enjoy watching your videos and learning from you.i live in south Ga now so a lot of your plants and primitive fire building is really appreciated.
gcokimberman Thats cool you live in South Ga. Yep, a lot of what I show here up North can be related to your area. Im glad you like what I do brother.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Yes, very very well deserved coffee. Very very cool that youre gonna give the bow drill a try. Once you do that this method is quite easy. It is great for where the ground is muddy or maybe even in a swamp. If you need any pointers or help with the bow drill just shoot me a message. Good luck and Thanks for watching my friend.
@Buckrun11 The teflon block is amazing. Ive had my same block for over 6 years now. I also use it for my bow drill. Check with any machine shop and they will have some small pieces they may sell cheap or even give to you. take care and thanks for watching my friend.
A far as I know, I was the first one to bring this to youtube. It wasnt on video so I felt like it would be a good one to do. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks man, Im glad you liked it. Since youre just getting into bushcraft I must say this is not a commonly used method. Most folks stick to the bowdrill or the hand drill. This is just another method to play around with and have in your bag of tricks. I try to laugh and cut up in all these videos because most of the time they are fun to film. I hope you have a happy new year too and thanks for watching my friend.
I agree with Bow Guy, clearly that tinder bundle needed more compression. What was left of that still compressed cattail head would have carried the ember for hours. IMHO, not a lot of people put enough thought into ember extenders. With primitive methods and found materials, carrying a coal is a whole lot easier than creating one!
Love your vids! From your often shedding a different light on things, the way you explain as you go along to your irrepressibly cheery attitude... just awesome. Thanks fer sharin'!
duxdawg Thanks man, Im glad you like the vids. I gotta say, I have more trouble with tinder bundles than anything. The coarse grasses need to be more open and the finer grasses need more compressing, I never get it perfect! LOL. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this educational video. i admire your never give up mentality and your positive attitude too. Definitely a method to remember and practice.
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Never ever give up on anything! Thanks for watching Dave
I am truly exhausted after all your hard work, great video channel you have. David you are a true ambassador for wanting to visit the States great outdoors, thank you for your time and instruction.
I must say David, your videos are some of the best I've seen. The skill set you present plus the common sense approach to experiencing the outdoors is very attractive to the " not so experienced" folks like myself. Showing the failures, or should I say, having to adapt or switch to another method, is awesome. You are correct, it is not a perfect world. Your real world scenarios and good humor, I believe are encouraging and inspire others to "give it a go." I thought your comment about knives was funny and true; a knife is just a sharp edge. kinda like cars, they all get ya there, but some will swear by Chevy or Ford or whatever. In such a "green world mentality" these days, I had to laugh when you tossed the BIC into the water. Love your work, skills and videos.
Frederick Ippolito Thank you for your words Fredrick, Im glad you like my style and the vids I do. Years ago, I was amazed at how some folks just went out, made vids and it was perfect every time. When I go into video making, I decided to show it just as it happened, as if it would to anyone walking out into the woods. I found out quick, nothing always goes right, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. theres always several ways of doing stuff. I love showing the lesser known ways. Thats cool that youre collecting gear, this is a great hobby to have. I hate to hear your phone sucks, lol. Yes, real cameras are so much better for this stuff. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im glad you like the videos, Im happy to share. I see your in South Ga. Im in Northwest Ga. Myself. I showed a little about sharpening in my video "Treeless Hammock Bushcraft Stool" But a lot of folks have been asking about sharpening here lately so I may just do a video on it.. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im glad you liked it. This is a very interesting one to try. Its great for if the ole ground is muddy and you have no other way of fire starting. Good luck and thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks for the idea. I have made a lot of tinder bundles in my life, so many that I have just gotten sloppy and careless when I do quite often. Thanks for watching.
Cool! I'm glad you liked it. Yep, this method involves little money for gear, just a little work like a lot of the other things I do. I love making my own gear and tools all the time. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching my friend.
@Heavyb2u That does sound good. I could mount the bearing to a small board with some vecro glued to the back for attaching. I bet a skateboard bearing still in the wheel would make a nice palm sized hand hold for a bow drill. Thanks for the tip Brian.
Yall see how dang hard this is?...This is a master at work on a dry hot day when you could almost start a fire with a lightnin bug's ass...this takes lots of knowledge, practice and perfect conditions...not to mention stamina and perseverence...man that was impressive!...thanks for the awesome video!
Thank you my friend!
I absolutely love this video! You are right to show the difficulties involved with primitive fires. It is the uncertainty of reality. And as always...very entertaining! A great way to start my day. Thanks.
Thank you. I do appreciate you show us how difficult it can be sometimes. I am just getting interested in bushcraft and it is important to know it's not always as easy as you guys make it look. Thanks again.
Wow this channel never ceases to educate and amaze me. Wish I knew half of what you had forgotten.
Thanks Annette!
Man thats always great to hear when friends like my videos the best. I wish I could make a lot more videos quicker but its tough to find free time to film. I have always thought it was a good idea to show the failures as well as the successes because that gives a more realistic picture of what can happen in real life out there. Thanks for watching my friend.
Yes, this is a very little know process but its a pretty decent one. It just takes alittle getting used to. Willow on willow is always good in my book. It makes a decent bowdrill set too. I usually have better luck with a flat blade type grass for a tinder bundle. All I could find was that hollow tube reed type grass there by the river. It makes really lousy tinder bundles. Thats very cool that you tried this one too. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro. Its always nice to know several ways of making fire. Thanks for watching my friend.
Cool, Im glad you liked it Digger. It was alot of work for the fire but, I wanted to kinda cover all the steps. Good to see youre a fellow coffee lover, I drink it constantly. Thanks for watching my friend.
Cool! awesome to hear youre gonna try this. Yes, this is actually a pretty easy method once you get used to it. the one thing I always hated about the bow drill was the stupid cord slipping when you really needed it not to. Holding the cord by hand like here, you control whether it slips or not. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it man. Thats cool to hear you are going to try out some bushcraft skills. Ive been to Indiana a few times in the past but its been years. I'd love some free coffee! lol. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.
That is a good idea. I have often wondered if it wasnt better to just have the ember fall and collect in the tinder bundle. I need to try that sometime. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm kinda of out of shape. I find standing up easier than being down on the ground. I could see this being my go to method! I've watched this video many times I love it I have yet to try it. Thanks for being so different and taking the time to show in such a detail how to do things! I learn so much from many of your videos thanks David! I'll make sure to mention you in my videos when the opportunities arise thanks again 😊
Brother I'm old and getting out of shape too! This is a fantastic method for us older dudes who can bend over or kneel Dow without falling over. LOL.
I have to say, that was an offal lot of work, for a cup of coffee!! But for coffee, I would do it too!!! LOL!!!
I have spent a lot of time, watching your videos and have enjoyed them all. I have either learned something from them or you have given me alternatives, to things I already know. Improvising expands the mind and you abilities.
Zepply Ledson LOL! Ah well, I had to have a reason for the fire I guess. It was a fun video tho. Im glad you have learned from all of them, Thanks for watching my friend.
Love all of your videos. Thanks for the laughs and very valuable lessons!
tony1nvy Thanks! Im glad you like em.
I'm glad you show the struggle involved. People interested in learning these skills need to see that there is a reason it is called a skill, it takes practice and sometimes a bit of luck. Very good content, Dave.
Very well said Terry! Yes, it ain't easy at all. Take care and thanks for watching
I'm glad you liked it. That coffee was fantastic there by the ole river. Thanks for watching my friend.
Great brilliant tips and you laugh off your mistakes which can be a life saver in extreme conditions
Awesome,. Awesome video. I have hooked in every minute of it. Thanks a million sir. You're the best.
Thank you so much Joe!
@steintanz Thats pretty cool man, Im glad to hear when someone has done something alot like what I do. Yes, I always get in a hurry on the tender bundle and just grab the first dry stuff I see and it doesnt always work out so, this time, I grabbed some cattail to make sure it would work. Humidity had to have played a factor here. Thanks for watching and take care Tim.
That a neat twist on a friction fire. Thanks for sharing the good, bad and the ugly of making fire. LOL! That grass was near fire resistant.
+RowdyRoddy Its about as different as it gets! LOL. I always share it all no matter how it turns out. I think that grass was pretty damp. Thanks for watching
Hey Dave I like your honesty. Wilderness skills don't always work out like they show you on some of the other channels. It takes work and perseverance. Great video.
Thanks! I try my best to show it like it happens. That's the only way to keep it real. Thanks for watching
Looks better than most bow setups I've seen! Less awkward with the cord, plus the added pressure with your body leaning on it. Can't wait to try this one, thanks Dave and Flathead!
Sounds cool, this isnt too bad a way if everythings dry. When you get smoke it usually one of two things, not enough down pressure or its just not the right wood. Thanks for watching my friend.
1 point for chef dave.way to stick with it and thank you for helping us with showing us its not always as easy as people think.thanks again.
I'm glad you liked it Gary!
Thanks bro! If Im thinking right, this is the only video showing this method. I was shown this years ago and have always loved it. Thanks for watching my friend.
Once again Dave Pearson has shown me something I can't see anywhere else. I laughed my tail off at the site of Dave with that chest contraption, spinning a stick sideways into a tree mounted fireboard. Too cool. Too wild... - horizontal fire Dave Pearson style. Thumbs up for awesome!
Your mentor Ed was a gold mine. Interesting approach. I've got a bum knee and getting on the ground is a real pain and getting up is ridiculous.
He was definitely one of the smartest guys I ever met! Thanks for watching Thomas
Sounds cool man. I love going to the swamps and wetlands and trying new stuff there. Not only are there a lot of different animals there but its also peaceful. You can bump into others on a hiking trail but I can honestly say, Ive never bumped into anyone in a swamp, I wonder why? Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.
Cool, Im glad you think that. This is a pretty easy method once youve done it a few times. I hat how a bowdrills cordage slips all the time, you dont have to worry about that on this one. This works good too if the grounds muddy or if you have a knee or back injury and cant squat down. You can attach any kind of bearing block to you machete sheath or even to your belt buckle so that its with you all the time. Thanks for watching my friend.
@snaponjohn100 thanks for backing me up and Thats good to hear john, I feel like if Im going to show an uncommon method that I should take the time to show all the details for if anyone that may want to try this. Take care and thanks for watching Brother.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I love to hear when friends go out and give this stuff a try. Thanks for watching my friend.
Well I have used several different machetes in all the vids. I love em and have quite a few. I used a Kabar Kukri in this one. Here lately my favorite has been the Ontario SP53. Is very very impressive once youve carried it and used it for awhile. Ive been pretty happy with anything Ive bought from Ontario or Kabar. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you liked it. The lighter was empty anyway, it was just for effect, LOL. This is actually a fun method to try and theres several ways of having a bearing block strapped to you. I still have trouble with tinder bundles all the time. It all depends on what nature has there for you to use. Thanks for watching my friend.
You definitely wanted that cup of coffee awfully bad. Hope you enjoyed it tremendously. Thank you for sharing
LOL, man was it ever earned! Thanks for watching
David I love watching you and all the stuff I've learned unbelievable really your a cool guy. You earned that Coffee that day but what a cool way to start a fire Awesome :)
I really was fascinated watching this technique, it makes me want to try it. I know I would not be able to kneel to do a conventional bow and drill, but I think I could do this technique standing upright. Ingenious. Many kuddos to ol' Ed and you for down to earth practical know how.
Ah man, cool! thanks for the compliments! I do like to show very different things because I was lucky enough to learn alot from two very different people. As far as all those survival shows on T.V, when you have almost no gear, its the same stuff over and over most of the time. when you can bring pots,pans,rope,tarps,bungee cords and stuff, that opens up the door to a whole world of different. If they do coma a knockin, I promise not a dull moment. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Cool! I kinda love hard work too, its good exercise and keeps me in shape, LOL. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.
Always a joy to watch you vids friend!
I finally got to this one, fitting just after the crooked stick fire one this week for me, and like you mentioned here, no shame in the struggle and comparing it to the CSF etc too. With my injuries now, like you said, it is good for people with injuries. I never expected all this but man, it is another neat way to do things, I am so glad you got that lit.... I was frustrated just watching it smolder and smoke and no fire too man LOL. It is great leaving lessons in there like you do. It's part of the process.
I'm glad you liked it Barry, I leave it all in. The good the bad the ugly. That's what keeps it real. Thanks for watching brother
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. That knife is a SOG Revolver. I love using it, it's very handy. Look them up on amazon, I think they are the cheapest on there. I deserved two cups of coffee, lol. Thanks for watching my friend.
Great Video David! I am always amazed at your knowledge. Thank you very much!
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Thanks David!
I'm glad you liked it. Yep, it is a great way of saving your back and maybe even keeping off a muddy ground. Im a big fan of Survivorman too. Hes so cool. Thanks for watching my friend.
@xlr8n99 Dave is a wise man. Thats why I always, always carry a ferro rod. Hands down, nothing beats it. Yes, primitive fire does fail often. I used to be told that if you cant get an ember quick that you havent chosen the right wood. I dont believe that now, too many variables, speed,pressure even the slightest moisture in the wood can cause you to spin the spindle alot longer, in a sense, warming up the entire end of the hearthboard. Just something Ive observed. Thanks for watching Brother.
@NoBSSurvival I do know that on the Bowdrill paracord slips much more than leather. I use leather cordage on my bowdrill but the paracord works perfect on this method because Im always keeping it under tension. The guy that taught me this had a brass bushing stuck in a piece of wood attached to his belt. This one is fun to play with and builds up your shoulders, LOL. Having lazer eyes helps. Thanks for watching man, hope you have a happy new year bro.
AWESOME MAN!! YOU DID IT!! I am busy watching all your videos and i love it so much. I learn allot from you and it's very entertaining. I like it that your are straight to the point and no bullshit and it's also nice to see that you love what you are doing and pass your knowledge to us. I appriciate what your doing and please go on with it. I'm a fan!!!
Anything with a dimple or a recess in it. Strap a belt with a belt buckle to your chest, or a sheathed knife, some canteen cups or kits or lids from cookware will work. The guy that taught me this used either a brass belt buckle with holes in it or a piece of 2x4 wood with holes in it attached to a belt. Thanks for watching my friend.
Very cool idea. I think I'll go out in the back yard and try it right now. We can always count on you to throw a spin on anything. Very awesome!
Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching my friend.
Man a good attitude is almost as important as having gear . I'm glad you like the videos, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you liked it,As far as I know this method has not been shown before. I didnt invent it myself, an old friend showed it to me. Thanks for watching my friend.
Oh Dang ReallBigMonkey1, I'd have watched all of this video if had it been an hour and 40 minutes ! I don't watch RBM1 videos because they're short, I watch them because I learn something and it's really useful info. You have some fantastic ideas and homemade Bushcraft gizzmos that work great ! And I'm with you and the Beggin Strip Dog, gotta have that Coffee !
I often have back problems myself so this method has helped me a lot. Go to hear you made the bow drill work. Use willow or cedar for this method.
I'm glad you liked it. As far as I know, I think Im the only one to show it on youtube. Thanks for watching my friend.
I really enjoyed watching this video! Thanks! Halfway through I started to feel sorry for you throwing away that lighter, but then, at the end, it worked. It's a great method, which I am going to try someday. I am glad you kept the entirety of the whole endeavor, it is great to see someone more experienced than me having a hard time making fire. You should have seen me struggle at times! Thanks again!
@cjoIIProductionz Glad you like the videos, thats always good to hear. I have tried afew times ti make fishing videos but havent had any luck yet. You know how tricky fiching can be. I may try to give it another shot after it warms up again. I tried an overnighter once an was going to catch a fish and eat it , it didnt work out so I just showed my fishing kit. It was "Stick and vine bed and fishing kits". Thanks for watching my friend.
I know there are people out there that would have turned off the camera, and used a match. I respect you for showing it like it is. And im disabled, my left leg is a big mess. Now you have shown me a way to make fire that, I think I can do. thank you.
probably saw over 100 of your videos so far. learning and enjoying every one of them. your positive energy is contagious. thank you very much. you are funny as well. have anyone mentioned that you might be a bushcraft comedian?
Thanks, I'm glad you like the videos and have watched that many! Oh yes, lots o folks have said I was funny. Odd thing is I dont even try to be funny so I guess its natural humor! Thanks for watching
@cwlindWX I bet it would work, its a very good idea too. The two things I hate the most about the bow drill is how unstable the spindle block can be, the forked stick would cure that. The other thing I hate is how the cordage can wind up slipping just when you dont want it to, the even hand tensioning of the paracord would cure that. Im gonna try that now. thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.
Awesome! always good to hear when a friend likes my videos. Yep, them guys had a huge influence on me and a big impact in my life. They were FlatHead Ed and BigNose Mac. Ed never had kids and Mac had a daughter so thats why they hung out with me and two other guys. I guess we were kinda like their pseudo sons in a way. It is great to pass on ideas and knowledge to young ones. More videos in the works, Thanks for watching my friend.
How true brother, this stuff does take time. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.
I too love flint and steel and a ferro rod. I have never had any luck with water bottles and the sun nor have I with a coke can and the sun. I used a magnifying glass a few times but its kinda tough too. I was once told you could put an old cellphone battery between layers of a cut up coke can and smash it in between and it would spark up but I never tried it.
First time I ever saw this technique for making a fire. That is awesome way to do it. It’s a bow drill without the bow. That grass must have been sprayed with fire retardant. Good job and thanks for sharing
Thanks Brother! As far as I know I'm the only one that's shown this
Another excellent video. Educational AND intriuging. I can't wait to go camping this summer to practice the new outdoor knowledges I have gain from you and several of the other "Bushmen". Thank you. And if your ever around Lafayette, Indiana.....come on by, I'll make the coffee, you just relax. lol
The lighter was empty, I know where I threw it, I fished it out, I am a certified leave no trace trainer. it was done for video effect.
Thanks! Im glad you like it. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching my friend.
@Edzherenow99 thanks Ed, this one was alot of fun to make too, Im glad you liked it bro.
Thanks! I love hearing that! Boring is bad, real bad. LOL.I'm glad you like them, Thanks for watching my friend.
I hear ya man. I always have two or maybe three ways of starting a fire on me. I keep a bic in the pouch of every canteen I own.
@SamuelTyree1 Not being able to get out in the woods due to an injury is bad to hear, I have a few friends that cant go anymore too. Anyone thats ever done a bowdrill knows all too well about the cordage slipping at just the wrong time. With this method, it really doesnt matter if its paracord,leather or even a cotton shoelace. It wont slip because youre always keeping pressure on it.This method works good when you cant kneel down to do the bowdrill. Thanks for watching my friend.
Very hard earned coffee, LOL. I do this set up from time to time just to keep in practice for just in case I need it. I HAD to do this in the middle of a swamp one time. I started a fire on a huge pile of wood to keep the bugs away. No coffee then,lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Man, I love watching you have fun out in the woods- looks like you never run out of energy or new ideas to try. Hope the coffee was good- lol you really did earn that one!
Im not sure about that one. I have not been around any Cypress or tried it. I can only say that very hard woods like oak or highly resinous woods like pine will not work. You'll just have to get some Cypress and dry it and try. I havent got any where I live. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! I'm glad you like em. The crazy ideas are what makes the outdoors and the videos just a little more fun. Thanks for watching my friend.
@phrankus2009 This one was a little work, just less work than the crooked stick fire, ha ha. I think I used a full size milspec pick and mattock. Ive never had or seen a hand held one. I have heard of one. Sounds like a very useful tool. I'd use one if I had one bro. Starbucks? I'm a Dunkin Doughnut man, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
Now that is a really neat and useful method of friction fire! Thanks for sharing!
Steven Szabo Thanks! Steven,Im glad you liked it and Im always happy to share.