Making fire in Woods

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Nothing will make you feel more like a bush craft expert than mastering the art of making fire.

Step one: First you need to make a bow, so get a long, slightly bendy stick and tie a string (or shoelace) to each end, all bow-like.

Step two: Next, prepare a "drill" by whittling another stick so one end is blunt and the other end pointy, and then twist it into the center of the bow string.

Step three: Get yourself a plank of dry wood, cut a small depression in it, and place the blunt end of the drill against it, holding the drill upright and pressing down on the pointy end with a bit of rock.

Step four: Repeatedly draw the bow backwards and forwards so the drill turns rapidly, causing enough friction with the plank to begin smoking.

At this point you place a clump of tinder (dry stuff like shredded leaves or bark) right alongside the rotating drill end until it hopefully catches and starts smoking too. Blow onto it and viola.


Those who lives near to woods can try it and post comments about it.


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