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Why You Fail At Bow Drill Friction Fire

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Bow drill friction fire success may be something that has escaped you so far. You may have a hard time getting that bow and drill ember to form. You may be getting lots of smoke but still no ember. As someone who is very experienced at friction fire and being a friction fire instructor, I may have the answer to your lack of bow and drill friction fire success. I really want you to succeed at bow and drill fire and reach that level of independence that can only come from finally achieving that elusive long time friction fire goal. It is such an indescribable feeling of accomplishment to succeed at bow and drill and I want to help you.
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@mattt.8664 6 лет назад

“Success is the goal” - Lonnie

@barmherzigsein6836 6 лет назад

You and your wife are amazing. And I thank you for the great lesson and adventure. Live in peace.

@hillhiker78 9 месяцев назад

Well I've been working at this for quite some time. This witchery he preforms is quite humbling. Dude makes a fire as he takes a nap in the snow. Well done vet!

@Hoyerlift101 6 лет назад

I Love the truth. Simply told, it does have a certain unmistakable ring to it. "Speed is not the goal, success is the goal". Please keep up the great videos. ✌🏼

@snakemonkey555 6 лет назад

You make it look so effortless, thanks Lonnie and Connie!

@travisheck5979 6 лет назад

snakemonkey555 I agree, he makes it look so easy!!! I want to try it some time

@richardturietta9455 6 лет назад

Once again, Lonnie, you are a pure genius at fire making! Thanks...

@harrysbushcrat 6 лет назад

"Success is the goal. Not a speed. Start with 60% power. Slow move." ... It sounds just like a life. Thank you, Lonnie san.

@guns4funcajanajustin 6 лет назад

Good advice Lonnie. Let the bow do the work. It's like any tool.

@Ohiobushcraft 6 лет назад

Your voice and demeanor really helps me and i'm sure others absorb your teachings...Can't get enough..Thanks you two!

@TFWS6 6 лет назад

So true, Lonnie! Friction fire became almost easy even with woods that aren't supposed to work once I stopped trying to use brute force. With inspiration from your videos I started seriously studying the process. Skill is the key not labor.

@satellite2696 6 лет назад

No wonder why I was never able to start a fire the way I used to do it. I'll try your method next time. And save energy too.

@richardpeterson3753 6 лет назад

most of all show Lonnie and Connie the deepest love for the work they do. they are pillars in our community. they bring us real dependable knowlage we can count on.

@therealgirlinthewoods 6 лет назад

Good point! Will have to try soon!

@brianeaton3734 6 лет назад

Good one Lonnie.....was almost like, oops, I made an ember!

@CalloftheWildOfficial 4 года назад

I’ve never seen a more calm, relaxed bow drill fire. It excites me to keep trying. Thanks for sharing!

@MuskratOutdoors 6 лет назад

Great Job! Never have I seen anyone do that that easy. I have only been able to do it once, and it was years ago......I guess I'll have to play with it again now!

@gbgb1295 4 года назад

Progressive increase of pressure did the trick very well for me! Thank you so much Lonnie & Connie. You saved my day, or week or year. I don't know how long I would have struggled with this without you. ;-)

@kd5you1 5 лет назад

This reminds me of the movie Castaway where it took Tom Hanks all day to start a fire. Great video!

@WayPointSurvival 6 лет назад

Great demo. I love it that you are so good that you achieved an ember accidentally before you meant to!

@markwallingford3252 6 лет назад

Very well said Lonnie .. Most people think it,s speed that gets the ember ... Great video Sir...

@KnifeCrazzzzy 9 месяцев назад

Agreed, especially when handrill comes to play. It’s all about pressure and speed based off of the materials.

@garyholman2947 6 лет назад

You make it look so easy ... Others look very hurried about the process ... Great video

@paulwarren6005 6 лет назад

Think you hit the nail on the head with their problem,most want it now,faster the better. Thanks for sharing!

@Gia_Mc_Fia 6 лет назад

From my experience too I noticed that seasoned wood, especially wood that has been laying out in the sun on top of hills works good.

@voodookitchenmama 6 лет назад

I think you are the calmest person I ever saw use a bow drill to make fire. Usually people go into a frenzy. Great tips, thanks for sharing.

@nwprimate6416 6 лет назад

Great advice! I think this video is going to end up helping a lot of people. 👍

@thomasgold-1000 6 лет назад

Bully the Bullies can’t agree more...

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 6 лет назад

Bully NW Primate has told me that he has learned much from my channel and videos. It is also true that I have learned from him as well and I have told him that. I have also directed my viewers to his channel in the past. We are both here to help others learn. If you are here to stir up trouble, it isn't going to work. David West is another man that I have a lot of respect for and consider him a friend of mine. If you watch Davids videos enough, you will realize that he too is an extremely knowledgeable man with friction fire who doesn't try to come across as superior to anyone. He is just a man who loves to experiment with fire methods and loves to share what he knows. It is very clear from watching his videos that he is extremely kniwledgable on the subject but remains humble. He has learned from NW Primate and has said so. I would not be surprised if NW Primate has learned from David as well. The truth is that we all learn from each other. I for one, do not wish to be known as the god of friction fire. My goal is that every one who comes here will take away something useful that will help them on their quest for knowledge. I would not be surprised if David and NW feel the same way about their channels and videos because they strike me both as those sort of men. Your efforts to pit one against another are useless here as I seriously doubt any of us will take the bait.

@markashlock8058 6 лет назад

Bully the Bullies : You are very wrong about David West. He gives him tons of credit, refers to him often, and is in fact the one who mentioned him and linked to him in at least one of his videos. If not for Mr West, I would never have known about NW Primate. Thanks David!

@markashlock8058 6 лет назад

Far North Bushcraft And Survival : Very well said!!! The 3 of you are the most authentic and humble guys in this genera. I have learned so much from the 3 of you! Keep of the great works and thanks for sharing.

@nwprimate6416 6 лет назад

I have learned a ton from both Lonnie and David West. I know we all really enjoy these skills and sharing what we learn through experimentation and from each other. Both of David and Lonnie have gone out of their way to mention me in their videos, for which I am both honored and extremely grateful. Seeing Lonnie making friction fire in his difficult environment was one of the things that motivated me to try it in the first place, so while it makes me smile to think that I have shared things that he has found useful, he was definitely well versed in friction fire before he knew I existed. I don't think that BtB was trying to stir up any trouble as he has always left nice comments on my videos in the past, so hopefully we can give him the benefit of the doubt.

@Norsology 6 лет назад

Lonnie, my favorite bow driller. Your advice on this subject has allowed me to succeed with wood types that "text books" on this subject advices against. Till this day my best set was a salix spindle on a juniper board.

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 6 лет назад

That is always very encouraging for me to hear that my videos have helped people to succeed.

@jimtakacs9338 6 лет назад

You are the Master !!!!!

@DannyWalker1949 6 лет назад

A Very Good Demo for the "Bow Drill" Lonnie. Thanks.

@hutchinsonsadventures4678 6 лет назад

I have watched so many videos on this and you make it look so easy. and you are right, people seem to rush it. Love your videos.

@riccartwright5623 6 лет назад

i SUCK at friction fire have not even tried in a long time ... after watching this video i think i seen several things i was doing wrong think i will try it again... thanks guys

@zRockin1 6 лет назад

Hi Lonnie and Connie, another quality video, thanks for sharing! Rock On!

@richardstone5241 6 лет назад

They also don't listen to the SOUND. The sound changes as the dust builds up and the wood dries out and begins to become hot. If you listen, you'll hear what I mean.

@jiujitsu2000 6 лет назад

Excellent video brotha! I agree 100%! Thank you

@richardpeterson3753 6 лет назад

JIUJITSU2000 nice to see you again bro. still gratfull on the advice you gave me on my svea. keep up all that you do for us jiujitsu

@stefanodogg280 6 лет назад

Value in every one of your videos. Your work may even save lives someday. Well done brother

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 6 лет назад

My work has apparently already saved lives. I have been told by three different people that what they have learned on my channel has literally saved their lives when they found themselves in a bad situation.

@WayneTheSeine 6 лет назад

Thanks Lonnie.... great information to help us newbs. I finally got my bow drill set made and got an ember 1st try. I used french mulberry as a spindle and red cedar hearth. Worked flawlessly. I must say it is a rewarding experience to know you can start a fire from basically nothing. Thanks for all your help.

@Wildwestwrangler 6 лет назад

Lonnie you and your friends are some of the classiest guys I've ever seen. I know some people may not understand my comment, but I believe class is shown in how you live. Thank you for all your hard work I really appreciate it!!!

@daygrindmike8913 5 лет назад

Been watching your stuff for years, you are awesome!

@voodooromeo8749 6 лет назад

Seems experiance is the best teacher. Great video, thanks for sharing

@SurvivalRussia 6 лет назад

Very well done indeed :) 100% success. I wonder what kind of wood/woods you used? I normally use only Spruce. I see the Bow & Drill as a real backup fire making method, so I use wood from only one tree and Spruce works for that. I will try this with Spruce for sure.

@aktrapper6126 6 лет назад

Survival Russia, I would be very interested in what type of spruce you look for while doing friction fire. Do you look for standing dead spruce? Bark on or off? Punky spruce? The reason I ask you is because I am researching spruce as a friction fire source right now. I was visiting with Lonnie a couple of evenings ago and told him the local elder natives in my area told me they used to use spruce also. Any information you have would be appreciated. Perhaps this could be a video material for you :)

@SurvivalRussia 6 лет назад

I use dead standing spruce. Maybe I will go out and try this method here tomorrow:) If so, a video will be coming up.

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 6 лет назад

My favorite local friction fire woods are willow and poplar or cottonwood but I have been successful using spruce, cottonwood, willow, alder, aspen and poplar. I have not tried birch yet as I am guessing it would be a difficult wood. I take that back, I have used a dried very decayed piece of birch as a successful hearth board. Will be looking forward to seeing what you come up with on using a spruce set.

@richardpeterson3753 6 лет назад

Survival Russia haha, nice to see you too bro. you are one of my favorites. wish I knew your name dude. you are seriously a damn good teacher on survival. Lonnie is one of my main guys, I have followed him for a few years, but you are right up there with him and his awesome wife. keep up all you do for us survival Russia. and that is said with tons of love from the united states bro.

@beinghuman3225 4 года назад

Lonnie, first off, Thank You! I tried bowdrill ember three times with no success and I tried hard. I used a 2x6, and two random woods that I didn't know what they were. I've been running hand and power tools for 25 years and have mastered the gracefullness. So you can imagine the shock when I had no success. After watching a few of your videos, including this one. I was amazed to hear i may be working TO hard. So i gave it another try, and made sure I was lazy about it this time. Low and behold I had an ember in under 45 seconds. I should have figured, I'd have 1 hour of work and three hours on the day yet. So I would put away all the power tool and just use hand tools. And every time that hour of work was done in 30 minutes. Lonnie. Thank you my friend.

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 4 года назад

That is awesome my friend. Glad you had success. I'm happy for you.

@jankopransky2551 4 года назад

I know one master swordmaker. Quite an unusual guy, like these usually are. Skilled in many things, not just forging. You kinda reminded me of his answer to my question about how to make a pipe. "Well, that's simple. You take a piece of wood, some clay, and you make a pipe." And I mean that in the best way, since for me, this sentence kinda symbolises a certain attitude one needs for learining these techniques. Best wishes from Czechia!

@ijursic 6 лет назад

Fire is transformation. As you said, "speed is not the object'. Lower pressure allows the friction surfaces time to transform. Masterfully done.

@mangojack1 6 лет назад

That was the easiest I have ever seen that done! Can’t wait to try it when we go camping, thanks as always

@FairyFrequency 6 лет назад

Fantastic information! Big like from the Fairy Frequency channel. Wishing you a beautiful weekend x) 🦋

@johnhicks6367 3 года назад

This guy is a legend

@JohnORose-qr4be 5 лет назад

Lonnie, you rock! Using your instructions, I made a bowdrill set. I failed the first attempt to get an ember. Came back next day, reworked the bow and spindle (based on rewatching your videos) and got an ember on the first attempt. Got one on the second attempt. Quit while I was ahead. You are a great teacher. I look for a video by you whenever I want to learn anything bushcraft related. I've watched many of your vids. Looking forward to watching all the rest. Thank you, and bless you and Connie and Buck(?). I hope this year brings you all the best in health, prosperity and happiness.

@bluesman3794 6 лет назад

The zen of fire. Well done!

@woodsonz 6 лет назад

Thank you Lonnie. And Connie. It's funny how I say what you say before you say it. I'm surprised our paths haven't crossed yet. Maybe someday in the future

@BushcraftNFun 6 лет назад

Ah ha! That’s the trick. I get frustrated more times then not when attempt after attempt fails. Even when I get a lot of dust. Then I run out of steam before I get my ember. I will have to try this out. I just figured it was because I was a woman and didn’t have the upper arm strength to keep going. Thanks for the tips! You are so knowledgeable and thank you for sharing it all and helping others to learn!

@4x4pirates 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I find your videos are by far the best instructional ones on RU-vid

@nicholasfernandez7720 6 лет назад

good to see you back!

@zacharysmith1208 6 лет назад

All of your videos are amazing. I love learning new things amd you are just like my uncle Lonnie who passed away. He always showed me neat survival tricks and how to alaways be prepared. Keep on rocking Mr. Lonnie

@davidsmith731 6 лет назад

Another great video. I was unsuccessful in my first attempts. This has gotten me back on track. Thank you. Nice snow, 47 in the Knik River valley last week.

@MrSrtman18 6 лет назад

Thanks Lonnie and Connie! Take care-Phil

@terryw.milburn6414 6 лет назад

'mornin, Lonnie & Connie; Always a pleasure watching & Learning from ya ! Trial & Error But I didn't give up ! Took a spell but Got It in the end. Scratch 4 Buck ! ATB Ter God Bless

@tonyaldridge9720 6 лет назад

Thanks. That's the best how to make fire video I've seen.

@TrailWright 6 лет назад

Char dust.. Holy moley, thanks for sharing...

@MarkYoungBushcraft 6 лет назад

Great demonstration Lonnie. The nuance of bow drill technique is difficult to put into words. You have certainly added a new element to my technique. Thanks for sharing

@mr.delacruz559 6 лет назад

Thank you Lonnie for teaching me some very valuable lessons that I’ve put to use. Also want to thank Your better half Mrs. Connie Far North Bushcraft for the quality camera work and both of you for your time & energy it takes to make these videos! You know your good when you make an ember without even wanting one yet! 👍🏼 👌🏼 Take care & God Bless to you and yours!

@johndifrancisco3642 6 лет назад

Explained to the nitty gritty! Thanks Lonnie and Connie.

@cathystrawman2961 6 лет назад

I always like to keep fire away from me. Don't know why... ;) Thanks for another great video, C & L!

@000scubasteve 5 лет назад

What helped me alot was reducing the friction between the drillnand chuck that you press down with. I smeared some bees wax inside the hole of the chuck and that made it slicker than snot after it got hot enough to anneal that wood with the wax. Definitely more of a preventative measure but one nonetheless. Your calm demeanor helps even the most frustrated people learn and understand.

@MrRoman-lo6ih 6 лет назад

first. Good to see you again Lonnie :D

@user-ds2uj1kq9u 6 лет назад

Never seen that done. New thing for me and the kids to try. Thank you for investing your findings. Great video

@WELSBYROOTS 6 лет назад

Great video brother! alot of good information. I think your right, too many people get hung up on speed and forget that it will come later after they have had the success.

@c.james.cornwalll3060 6 лет назад

Careful with the beard! Kept expecting it to burst into flame along with your tinder... I've never tried a friction fire before but you give me confidence to try, thank you 😊

@elkhound3071 6 лет назад

I think that is exactly what I was doing wrong!! Going to give it a try as soon as I can. Thanks

@mackmckenzie8479 Год назад

Wanted to say thanks for the great advice,, my fires are so effortless now!! 💪thanks again

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival Год назад

That is awesome. Congratulations on your achievements.

@ponkkaa 6 лет назад

These videos are excellent. I'm hoping to retire to the Northwoods in New York ,this will come in handy.

@terryoneill9163 6 лет назад

great vid your the only one in my opinion that can give me the confidance to do the bow drill , thank you ,from the uk

@jayk2742 6 лет назад

I have wanted to start a fire by bow drill but never had the need to do it. So i am currently lurning about the subject so i have the knowledge to try it successfully one day. Great video, keep upp the good work!

@Kiteinator 6 лет назад

Hi Lonnie, I've been enjoying your videos for a while now and I have to say your channel is really the best in the bushcraft and survival theme for me! You have a lot of knowledge. Your calm speech also allows people like me - who are not very good at english - understanding your lectures. Respect, thanks and best regards - also to your Connie - from Germany, Attila

@mikejones6898 6 лет назад

thank you lonnie, you are very smart and calculating.. love and peace. mike from kentucky usa

@barrykelly2722 4 года назад

Whatever you do; never let Beavis and Butthead watch this vid. So many innuendos. Good points by the way. I've never had bow drill success. Encouraged to give it another shot.

@aktrapper6126 6 лет назад

Nicely demonstrated and very clearly explained Lonnie. I'm thinking sometimes we just try to hard. Also that is my favorite board style.

@micheloff-grid4248 6 лет назад

Thank you Lonnie

@TressaZimmerman 6 лет назад

You have made some great points. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I agree with success being the goal. Some people try and rush the process and some things can't or shouldn't be rushed. Thanks to you and Connie. Take care.

@MaffTUK 6 лет назад

Oh my word ! you made that look so easy, has to be the most effortless bow drill fire light I've seen. Impressive Lonnie and not forgetting Connie :-)

@thomasbrown4285 6 лет назад

Your amazing, you rock, Scotland UK

@bobbyking2819 6 лет назад

If you are ever in the deserts of Az., get some Sajuaro ribs from a dead one. 10 strokes to ember. Use for fire board and the drill... Thanks, Lonnie...

@TheInvisibleOne1026 6 лет назад

Thanks Lonnie, I need all the help I can get with my bow drill fire making skills. Thanks Connie for video taping.

@TINMAN 6 лет назад

If it was a matter of survival & thriving,you would be my pick Lonnie.You couldn't ask for a better teacher. I moved 15 years ago for work from the far north continental to the far south continental states and now live in the Sonora desert.Tree's of that caliber are not too common here.We do have an abundance of Ironwood,which i haven't had a lot of experience with yet.I may have to go a couple hours north to find some decent trees to get a set up.Hey thanks for your tutelage,appreciate it.

@XxOpiesGearReviewsxX 6 лет назад

Haha! Lonnie made that look easy AND talked through the whole video lol. I see guys that definitely look like they're working to hard and wasting a lot of energy with a bow drill. If you're struggling and grunting in your video and can't talk because you're wrenching down on that bow drill, that's probably the problem. I see tons of RU-vidrs doing that. Practice makes perfect and patience is a virtue.

@musicandcoffee2853 6 лет назад

Excellent work! Thanks for clearing it up!

@patmancrowley8509 6 лет назад

I really appreciate the information, Lonnie and Connie. Thanks so very much. I still have to find suitable wood for the drill aspect though. Peace be with you.

@outdoors-university 3 года назад

Thank you for your tips Lonie! Stay safe and keep having fun!

@NatesOutdoors 6 лет назад

Very informative,I know ur how to videos helped me out alot,thanks sir and awesome video

@DenverLoveless 6 лет назад

Awesome ! This is exactly what I discovered when I was trying this for the first time. I was using the wrong type of wood and I would work too hard trying to force it into being. You have to let the tool do the work. I had many failures in the beginning. But I never gave up on it. Lonnie has demonstrated and explained perfectly what I would just call "developing the feel for it".

@prattsgreenhousefarm9473 6 лет назад

Very good information Lonnie. Maybe it's not a difficult as I think when using the proper material and technique. Thanks for sharing!!

@joelgoody3590 6 лет назад

Excellent Lonnie, great tip to know. It isn't a race per say, but being patient with it will lead to better success. Absolutely love your vids, and vids your wife provides as well! Thank you, God bless!

@dillondavis4853 6 лет назад

Thank you Brother for another great helpful video...Allot of my knowledge came from your great channel.

@cariboobound1346 6 лет назад

Great video Lonnie. Turned away from the screen for a second, when I looked back it looked like your beard was on fire when you were blowing on it. Great Technic, will have to give it a go.

@tallcedars2310 6 лет назад

Pressure made a difference for me, was using far too much of it as well as speed. You helped me obtain my first embers, it was awesome and am now off to the races, thanks!

@Waldhandwerk 6 лет назад

Great demo and advice Lonnie! Have a nice Weekend! Sepp

@brent338 6 лет назад

Balance of speed and power, takes time... practice at home... once you get it, do it once a day for a week or more ... muscle memory.

@mathiasstielzchen2227 4 месяца назад

Hey Lonny, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I really appreciate it! I just spent two hours trying to get an amber. Now I'll rewatch some of your videos and try again later. Haven't heard from you in a while. I hope both of you are doing fine.

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 4 месяца назад

Yep. We are both doing fine. Hope you and your loved ones are as well. Good luck with your quest for a friction fire ember.