Building a Bow Drill Fire

Thorne demonstrates how to build a bow drill fire, starting with gathering materials like a tinder bundle, cattail down, and poplar. He explains the importance of the spindle and fireboard setup, carving a notch to hold a coal. The process involves creating friction to sustain a coal, which is then transferred to a tinder bundle. Thorne also discusses spindle preparation and the use of a buckskin string to complete the fire-starting process.

What is the primary purpose of the Tinder bundle in building a bow drill fire?

• To hold the bow in place

• To act as a lubricant for the spindle

• To provide a base for the spindle

• To catch the coal and sustain the fire

Why is the notch in the hearth board important?

• It helps the spindle to rotate smoothly

• It provides a grip for the handhold

• It allows the coal to form and be sustained

• It acts as a storage for the tinder

What is the role of the handhold in the bow drill fire setup?

• To stabilize the spindle during rotation

• To hold the ember plate in place

• To create friction with the spindle

• To store the tinder bundle

How does the spindle create friction in the bow drill fire process?

• By having facets on the bottom edge

• By being coated with a special lubricant

• By being tightly secured to the bow

• By rotating freely without any resistance

What should be avoided on the pointed end of the spindle?

• Too much lubrication

• Excessive friction

• A notch

• A flat surface

What is the significance of the corded buckskin string in the bow drill fire setup?

• It provides the necessary tension for the bow

• It holds the tinder bundle together

• It is used to catch the coal

• It acts as a lubricant for the spindle

What material is used for the string in the bow drill setup?

• Hemp

• Buckskin

• Cotton

• Nylon

What is the purpose of the ember plate in the bow drill fire process?

• To catch and hold the coal

• To provide a base for the spindle

• To act as a lubricant for the spindle

• To hold the bow in place

What is the final step in the bow drill fire process?

• Creating the notch

• Lubricating the spindle

• Transferring the coal to the tinder bundle

• Carving the spindle