Bow Drill From Scratch - SUCCESS!

Discussion in 'Bushcraft' started by phorisc, Mar 25, 2016.


  1. phorisc

    phorisc Monkey++

    Okay guys, you saw my failure while learning the bow drill...here is me building it from scratch on my own for the first time and succeeding :)



    -Phorisc
    Live The Adventure
     
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  2. UncleMorgan

    UncleMorgan I like peeling bananas and (occasionally) people.

    Maximum kudos! Well done!
     
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  3. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    [applaud][applaud][applaud](knew you could pull it off)[winkthumb]
     
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  4. BlueDuck

    BlueDuck Monkey+++

    You done good.
     
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  5. phorisc

    phorisc Monkey++

    Thanks :)
     
  6. phorisc

    phorisc Monkey++

    Thanks :)
     
  7. phorisc

    phorisc Monkey++

    Thanks! :)
     
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  8. arleigh

    arleigh Goophy monkey

    Well done.
     
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  9. phorisc

    phorisc Monkey++

    :) Thanks!
     
  10. AxesAreBetter

    AxesAreBetter Monkey+++

    Love those opening shots on that water. What kind of camera/set up you using? Mine never seem to turn out.

    You like the thin carving edge on your ax, or is it just a preference because of the wood types in your AO?
     
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  11. phorisc

    phorisc Monkey++

    I am using a nice dslr to get the reall nice picture. Sony A7s ii
    That condor axe is okay...I have a fuss with the handle cause the head is already loose on it(and the grain isnt correct)...kinda expected since its a cheap condor axe, but its actually meant for wood work so it has a thinner. Ill probably buy a new handle for it and put it on it...but its decent.
     
  12. AxesAreBetter

    AxesAreBetter Monkey+++

    Seems like it is hard to get an ax that is ready to go right off the shelf. Should be criminal for the prices.
     
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  13. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    Try buying an anvil, some time. Huge cost for new, and not easy to find one used, ever.
     
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  14. phorisc

    phorisc Monkey++

    The axes i've found that are solid are usually expensive...Gransfors Bruks, Velvicut - Council Axe...But i'm sure you knew this already ;)
     
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