First Ember using Bow Drill

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  1. phorisc

    phorisc Monkey++

    Yesterday I was able to make a nice ember from using the bow drill. It was exciting and a very happy moment :) I am sure others can remember their first ember with the bow drill.

    ember1. ember2.

    phorisc
    Live The Adventure
     
    phorisc, Feb 3, 2016
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  2. Hanzo

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    Great job, @phorisc. Now you'll never be the same again...
     
    Hanzo, Feb 3, 2016
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  3. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

    A definite accomplishment. [winkthumb]
     
    Dunerunner, Feb 3, 2016
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  4. UncleMorgan

    UncleMorgan I like peeling bananas and (occasionally) people.

    High Fives!
     
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  5. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

    Oh, I forgot...... And I know it isn't a bow...

     
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  6. phorisc

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    lol
     
    phorisc, Feb 4, 2016
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    phorisc Monkey++

    rofl, thats a great film :p
     
    phorisc, Feb 4, 2016
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