Topic: NIBA winter overnighter, preperation days (Read 7114 times)

Celt_Ginger · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2009 »

yes indeedy. they will be day courses, held either on a Saturday or a Sunday. We'll confirn dates asap

pablo · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2009 »

at least my romper suit isnt PINK mate lol

id like someone to sort me out with a decent firedrill set. what kinda wood am i looking at? is oak flooring any use?

Celt_Ginger · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2009 »

Willow, hazel, ivy, cedar, alder, sycamore are all good bow drill woods. ,

pablo · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2009 »

do they have to be bone dry ? like dead and seasoned for at least nine months?
also,can you use the same wood as drill and hearth?

and when do you pour the petrol on?

Celt_Ginger · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2009 »

You can use the same wood for hearth and spindle, but most find that combinations of woods work better. The wood DOES need to be bone dry and kept warm (inside your pocket)especially the spindle. The petrol goes on at the end when you have run out of breath and can't blow the resulting ember to flame.

pablo · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2009 »

ah, cheers redbeard.

i really must get round to giving that a go.

maybe if i go to the meet you can give a demo?

Celt_Ginger · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2009 »

There's a good chance it'll be on the cards.

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