FIRE BOW

No Lighter, No Matches, No Flint, No Problem.

 The Fire Bow has been used around the world as an extremely effective method/tool on getting a fire going for a long ass time. If you've never got a fire going with out the assist of match, lighter or flint I highly recommend you try a method of getting a fire going without those items. It's hard work but rewarding and the more you do it the better you get at it. It's mighty impressive if you go camping and spring this on some friends, they will probably think your related to Cody Lundin or Bear Grylls.

Lets Get Started

BASIC SET UP

As you can see what you need is very simple. String/small rope, Nylon (550 Cord) really does work best! Strong dried wood for the bow, tie string it to both ends leaving enough slack to rap around the drill. For the top handle (Bearing Block) where you will be holding top of the drill, pick out fresh wood, bone or rock, if you pick out wood for your choice don't use dried wood. The stick will be causing friction there as well and you don't want to get burnt. At the hearth Board (the bottom) carve a hole big enough to fit the drill in it along with a notch. When moving the Fire Bow make sure you have a thick leaf or piece of bark (Ember Pan) to transfer the ember to a batch of tinder (dried grass, leaves etc.). Wrap the string around the drill, place drill in hearth, place bearing block on top, move bow, creates ember in hearth, take ember and place in ember pan, wrap the ember in the tinder and blow and BAM! You've got FIRE! Visual Learner? Check out the video below on step by step instructions on out to set up a fire bow kit and spark that fire up.

Be safe and don't get burnt out trying new things, it might just save your life one day.

As Always!

Stay Informed, Stay Sharp and Stay On The Move.

I'm Oscar Mike.