Every single time, Lonnie, you take the time to explain the various steps, and even the little sub-steps people might miss. You give us the reasons *why* we should use certain techniques, or why we should avoid certain things with specific situations and/or materials. I know I'm not the only viewer who really appreciates your thoughtfulness and your thought-filled explanations. By teaching us the *why*, you teach us to *think*, and that is the most valuable tool in our toolbox, whether we're just having fun bushcrafting, or are in a genuine survival situation. Thank you!
The ability to "think" or analyze when in a survival situation is almost worth more to the person's welfare than any knowledge they might have. To couple the "thinking" *with* the knowledge, one has a chance of surviving much surpassing those who are missing those assets.
You know, to teach something to other people, requier that you completely understand the topic yourself. In that matter, Lonnie really comes true. He knowes his crafts, and that makes him a good teacher. I have lives my life in the nature, so not many people ads knowlegde to me, when IT comes to borreal forrest, but Lonnie sometimes do. And he is fun to watch, be cause he makes friction fires seem easy to make. 😉
Wow this method works. I see you do 3 things no one else does. Your hearth board is one. It looks like you use the grove burnt before it for the dust to settle in. No burn in on the new notch is another I noticed. That axe set in the tree so you can use the edge to scrape with is simple but very effective. This is why I subscribe. To learn from the Pro. Thanks again Lonnie
Greetings . . . it's easy to take great camera work for granted. Your videos are steady and use smooth transitions that avoid wild panning and zooming, which makes for enjoyable viewing. Thanks Connie for your excellent camera work!
👏 Excellent demonstration and info Lonnie. Making the cordage is the easy part. Making it run smoothly on a spindle long enough to get that ember is something else entirely. 👍
Very good info for the new ideas for fire making and you're a very respectable person many people will agree with me thank you and always stay strong and healthy!
The details are great. You guys also video all the details and take the time to explain it. Big thanks! Also explaining the reasons why. I'm very grateful. I'm going to give it a try, but, not having any hands nor arms, it will be a challenge!
EXCELLENT LONNIE!! LOTS AND LOTS OF WORK, HOPE FOLKS TRY IT BEFORE THEY NEED IT. AS ALWAYS THANKS, IT'S ALWAYS FUN WATCHING SOMEONE ELSE DOING THE WORK FOR A FIRE. 👍 ✝️📖🙏✝️📖🙏✝️
Lonnie, working hard. I like the idea of your cordage tied at one end of the bow but in hand on the other. Reducing tension on the cordage and whole process just makes sense. Also, angling your bow such that the bow cordage doesn't wear, abrade, against itself is a good idea. Good video Lonnie. Thank you.
You are always teaching as you do things. That makes people have a chance to understand what you are doing, how you are doing it, as well as, be able to try it in a proper manner.
Great video! I have never seen anyone do a bow drill with natural corsage. Last ditch effort for sure. Eagerly await your videos. Bought a big silky saw on your recommendation. I could not be happier! You rock!
Pro tips as usual Professor... I have been practicing with an unsecured end of the cordage, It's hard to get the right tension, but once you find the "sweet" spot, it does work well. Thanks for sharing Sir! Cheers
Twisting rope like that sure cramps my hands, but it is a good thing to know how to do. Great tip on tipping the bow down so the string doesn't rub! I have only made a fire this way once. Usually the string breaks before I get more than just a little smoke. You make this look so easy, but it ain't! Grat video as always!
What can I say that I haven’t already... your videos are right up there with the most informative and easily comprehendible videos around. Thank you for taking the time to be so step by step specific and opening my eyes to so many things! Wishing you both the best!
For a minute there I almost thought we were going to see a before and after demonstration of you with a beard and without it because of that lit tinder bundle. That was a really good video start to finish on using what you have on hand to make a fire.
Really enjoy learning new things from you, Lonnie, I liked how the bark stripped off using the hatchet, I got that 1 stowed away for my next outing ! Great job filming Connie ! Scratch For our Friend Buck ! ATB T God Bless
Well explained and demostrated as allways Lonnie. True about the spruce roots. Have that issue. Never made this thick willow cord before. Will try some shortly. All the best, Odd
I agree with so many here that appreciate the way you explain the techniques you demonstrate. Thank you. "Thinking" is as much a skill as "Making" ... and you have a knack of showing us both! Exactly why I subscribed, sir. God Bless you and Connie :)
Thanks for the welcome, sir! Honestly, just watching your videos has already made me feel "welcomed". Connie does a great job with the camera, and you're a great teacher! God Bless you both :)
Always easy to understand and based in real world tried and tested knowledge. I mean, how many people demonstrating a friction bow actually have a block that’s seen anything other than a single use? Best wishes to you and Connie.
Great video my friend, good techniques too. Haven't seen many other folks, only attaching one end of the cordage.. most tie it both ends.but I was taught by a primitive skills/historian to do it the same way as you showed. He showed me a few tips like leaning & resting against your leg etc to stop fatigue. Look forward to seeing more video soon, best wishes to yourself & Connie 😊
Ty for your reply and as you can see I am indeed watching this suggested video I'd like to add anything Native American has my absolute interest and your reference to the Original People about saving the bark till winter to work on it was wonderful information and it seems either one of the people taught you their ways or you read a lot ha ha. Because of your gentle ways I would like to think the former. So much we could have learned from these spiritual people and yet ignorance wiped away so many and still have no respect for them ..in this time of uncertainty I find so much pleasure watching you and your Bush craft my name Wolf isn't my given name I chose it because I believe it is my spiritual guide. From my heart I wish you and your lady good health and see you on the other side. Safe and Well
From most Northwestern part of Washington state. You sir have the knowledge that will help me when I'm so deep that I can't pack a tool shed with. Thank you. Ps..yes loggers like me dont know what they used to. My teachers have passed.
Thank you and Connie for another in depth but simply explained lesson, this is first time I have seen natural cordage such as willow bark used for the bow drill, I will definitely be trying this out, thank you Lonnie
That reverse twist was very interesting. I wasn't sure what it meant. Cool trick with the axe to help get that bark off too. Doesn't holding the other end of the cordage make it tough to handle? I've just always seen this using a bow style with both ends knotted and attached. I tell ya, I learn so much easier watching your videos. Thank you for making them. I know I'm just a girl, but I do like to do these types of things outside...anything outside...when I can. Say hello to Ms Connie for me. I just think she is a strong lovely lady.
Manually holding the one end of the bow cordage is a bit hard but it also helps to prolong the life of the cordage thus aiding potential success. I passed on the "hello" to Connie for ya. Like "Amanda" said below, you will never be *just a girl.* If it wasn't for you girls, us guys would not be here. And of course visa versa. We need each other. It is the fact that you *ARE* a girl that makes you special. I do like girly girls and manly men and prefer them to be such. On the other hand I see nothing wrong about a female that enjoys the outdoors and wishes to understand nature and it's bounty. I do not find that a contradiction at all. Go for it.
Really great video👍🏻👍🏻 i have been able to get a bow drill and also a hand drill. The natural cordage has eluded me though. Thank you for the knowledge 🙂 I’m going to go keep trying💪🏻
Another fantastic video!! I was waiting for this one as we live in Calgary and don't have the same species of plants as a lot of the people doing natural cordage videos. Love seeing things that can be done in my area. Thanks for another great vid!!!! BTW, nice camera work Connie!!!
Awesome Lonnie and Connie,that's something I need to learn is how to braid,I have made several reverse wrap cordage but none that nice looking lol as always awesome video that's full of information thanks for sharing
Looking forward to seeing your video. I'm still practicing once or twice a year. Takes a lot of prep work to get materials ready so haven't practiced much in our short window of spring/summer up here.
It is good knowing though that if one downs a big game animal and needs to cook the meat before consuming, strips of the hide can be used to make the fire that cooks the animal's meat.
Thank you very much for taking the time to show this to us. These were some very useful informations and also very well explained. Have a nice day and stay safe :)
Nice one, some very interesting tips to remember. I would have used natural cordage in the same fashion as synthetic cordage so thank you very much for enlightening me.
Another good one Lonnie. You and a few others in this genre get it when it comes to making a video. The K.I.S.S. applies. One topic and don't get overly fancy. Thanks for another good one.
Brilliant once more and very enjoyable. Loved the ending. I knew your wife was filming and hopefully she carries water just in case your beard catches on fire. Loved it.
HI Lonnie, Can you show us in a separate video how you reverse wrap cordage? step by step would be great. Thanks for the helpful videos you and your wife do.
Thank you Lonnie, for a great video for taking the time covering all points, I enjoy your work very much, and use some of your teaching in my own bag of tricks.
