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7 Second Ember - Bowdrill Record for Ashley Cawley

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Short video showing Ashley Cawley of NaturalBushcraft producing a ember in 7 seconds of drilling using a bowdrill and then blowing that ember into life in a tinder-bundle.

This was a personal best and a record for Ashley Cawley.

The wood I used for this firebow is Sycamore for the drill and hearth board.
Do you think this could be a world record? Have you seen an ember produce quicker with a bowdrill? Leave your comments below.
 
Comments (4)
4 Saturday, 04 June 2011 14:04
christopher williams
I found this web site where somebody could buy a fire drill/bow for £40.00. I of course did not feel the over ridding urge to buy one.
3 Saturday, 04 June 2011 14:00
christopher williams
You are the king of the fire drill. My record is 90 seconds. Again you are the king.
2 Sunday, 30 May 2010 18:11
Tristan Desnos
Impressive! Particularly as i've spent the afternoon trying to get to grips with this technique with nothing other than raised blood pressure as reward fro my efforts!
1 Tuesday, 18 May 2010 20:53
Robin Knight
Wow! Ashley that is seriously impressive. Now where's my bowdrill...

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