How Do You Make A Bow Drill Fire Set?
Bow-drill fire sets are a primitive technology using simple materials. Each set consists of a top piece, fire board, spindle and wooden bow. With a simple bow-drill set and a bit of strength and perseverance, you can make a fire anywhere at any time without matches or a lighter. The set can be taken on camping trips or simply used nearer to home to impress family and friends. Understand the anatomy of a bow-drill fire set. The bow-drill set uses a top piece that is made of wood or rock, a bottom fire board, a spindle and a bow strung with cord. To make a fire, a person places the fire board on the ground, places the pencil-shaped spindle in a notch on the fire board and holds it in place at the top end with a hand-held top piece. By wrapping the bow’s cord around the spindle and drawing the bow back and forth, friction is created between the fire board and spindle. As friction increases, so does heat, and a coal is created from the fire board material. Make your top piece. Choose a pie
