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Ahhhh, Yes ! Hello Friends !
I finally got a nice lady to clean my humble old house in the U.P. ! Now, 2 more people are happy, and smiling in the world. A long time ago I say this German Proverb, ---"When one helps another --- Both are strong." You must know that I like to read and memorize Proverbs. They make me FEEL GOOD ! Many are profound, IMHO, and they have a deep, smart, usable meaning, and fun to share! They are NOT for showing off, as many ignorant, JEALOUS, people think, who are just too dang LAZY to crack open a book, or the Bible, to learn them, personally.... Ha! I have even found those kind of folks in a so-called, Baptist church in Iron Mountain, MI !! Awwwww, too bad, huh ? Like I keep telling everyone.... 'standing in a church every Sunday no more makes a man a Christian, then standing in a garage makes a man a mechanic, or a car !'
And a word to the wise.... "let your yes, mean yes, and your no, mean no." -- book of James. When you say you are going to be somewhere at a certain time -- BE THERE ! Huge blessings are in store for those who help me and work for me! And I am learning something that I always wanted to learn, too. How to use "Sign Language."
Part of me wants to be 'hard and tough' when the SHTF, even though it will hurt me, too. But I mean toward all my enemies who, 'kicked a combat Veteran when he was down.' That is not only stupid, but dangerous. Remember: God is the One who ultimately punishes the wicked. And I am NOT carrying a 'chip on my shoulder,' but the laws of nature.... what ever goes around, comes around, seem to have value and truth, also. But right now, I have God, but I wish He would bring me some more local friends, too. Someone I used to love very much surrounds herself with MANY friends, and even lets them leech off her.... [and I thought I was too soft and needy...lol.], but the truth is that she NEEDS other human beings, too, for support and company. But people use her, too. Wait until she needs their help and support...$$$$, ha! Oh well, let's be nice.
I been thinking about buying a small freezer too, and a Microwave, finally. But I promised myself that I would not complicate and burden my simple life style, too much, in case I have to uproot and move in a hurry. I end up giving things away, and people take advantage of me, especially now that I am old and disabled... cannot move myself. All the help I did in my early years -- helping so many others move, is all forgotten as I prob burned too many bridges, after getting hooked up with the wrong crowd, like "False Religion." But I don't want to go there, tonight, right now. And I will never, ever see any money that I loaned or gave to certain people U.P. here when they needed it, either. Perish that thought. But I have learned to thank the Lord for the small, simple things, like a good bed and a good fan to keep me cool, and my new refrigerator that a few friends helped me get for free !! Ahhhh, one hand washes another....
I hope that you all find this post interesting and educational, how to start a fire the old fashioned way.
Warm Regards,
Tommy
How To Properly Use A Bow Drill For The First Time
| February 1, 2016 | Survival Skills
What is a bow drill and why is it useful for survival training?
The bowl drill is one of the oldest methods of creating fire in almost any environment. It is estimated that this technique of fire-starting is at least 2,500 years old. Each ancient culture has its own version of the bow drill but the principles remain the same.In today’s blog post I’m going to give you some pro tips for using a bow drill for emergency fire-starting so that you can create heat and fire even if you don’t have a lighter or matches. A true survivalist knows how to create fire – this is an essential skill that everyone should learn!
What are the proper ways of using a bow drill?
1. Use Ideal Wood for Your Bow Drill Set
If you are creating a bow drill from scratch, it would be best to stick to time-tested wood types that produce good coal and can be used easily by beginners.Examples of beginner-friendly wood types are white cedars, firs and basswood.
Note that there are some trees and plants that produce toxic fumes when burned and these wood types should definitely be avoided (e.g. oleander).
Also remember that any wood which has been previously coated with chemicals such as varnish and paint will also logically produce toxins as byproducts once they are burned.
You may use broken chairs for fuel if no other wood fuel is available for cooking. However, your food would have to be well above the flames to minimize toxin contamination from the smoke.
2. Hold the Bow Properly
Your dominant hand should be in charge of sawing the bow back and forth. Bow drills can be used effectively by both lefties and righties. Use the handhold to control the angle of the spindle.The spindle is the part of the bow drill system that rubs against the flat board to create fire. Learn to manipulate the angle of the spindle using your handhold. Avoid touching the spindle when you’re actively sawing the bow back and forth.
3. Position the Spindle Correctly
Place the handhold on top of the spindle and mark the flat board before you begin. The exact spot where you will be drilling should be at least one inch from the edge of the long side of the flat board to give you sufficient space to work.Also, your starting point should be at the opposite short edge of the flat board so you can place your foot on the other edge to steady the board.
Use a sharp carving knife to mark your starting spot before drilling. It would be difficult to drill through a flat surface so make sure that you create a shallow cavity on your marked spot before placing the spindle on top.
4. Preserve the Rope While Drilling
The rope on your bow drill can easily be worn down if it rubs against itself. A good rule of thumb when drilling is to drill downward and at an angle to create space between rope twirls to prevent friction at different points of the rope while drilling.5. Apply Sufficient Pressure and Tension
A wooden bow drill can be an effective fire-starter if you’re using the right techniques. If not, using a bow drill can be an extreme exercise in patience. One of the most common mistakes in using this fire-starter is the not applying enough pressure and tension on the spindle.You should push down on the spindle using the handhold while pulling the rope so that the spindle feels like it’s going to fly toward the bow handle.
The spindle needs to be pressed tightly onto the flat board while you are sawing back and forth.
The extra tension on the rope will ensure that every movement is maximized and the vertical position of the spindle is maintained. Too much rope slack can cause your spindle to slide sideways.
Before applying tension to the spindle, make sure that your rope is attached properly to the bow so you can avoid any accidents. Both ends of the rope need to be wound tightly on either end of the bow to maintain stability during use.
6. Watch the Smoke
If you’ve been performing the correct steps thus far, you should be able to see smoke forming on either side of your spindle.If your spindle is smoking from the handhold side, twirl the spindle so that the top end is now the end that will be pressed against the flat board. You may have to apply lubrication to the top part of the spindle to prevent it from burning.
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