Bushcraft - The Hand Drill Bible. - Paperback

by Leigh Robinson (Author)

Bushcraft - The Hand Drill Bible.

Being able to make fire using Hand Drill is a fundamental skill of primitive technology and used as a survival skill in Bushcraft. The complete guide for Hand Drill Friction fire. This pocket field guide is 5.5" x 8.5" and fits perfectly in any pack or jacket pocket. Colour photos help guide you through every step of the hand drill process, from material selection to blowing your ember into flame.

Never before have such detailed instructions been available with information on how to make fire by friction using a hand drill set. The author thoroughly explains every facet of the process from making the hand drill set to creating a fire. Making hand drill friction fire easy even for the first timer. With experience of over 10 years in Bushcraft and constructing hundreds of hand drill sets, now he reveals the methods and techniques in Bushcraft - The Hand Drill Bible.

Filled with history, humour and practical advice invaluable for anyone interested in making fire by friction. Bushcraft - The Hand Drill Bible introduces the history of man's relationship with fire, how to create fire using the ancient method of hand drill and much more. Including clear photographs, diagrams and charts on such things as wood selection for hand drill material and types of firewood to burn. The book doesn't just cover how to make a hand drill fire, it also includes how to make a tinder bundle and a fire lay ensuring that you can start and maintain the fire created.

The author also gives advice on developing your new fire making skills and with a huge problem-solving index, ensures any problems or obstacles can be easily overcome. This book is a must have for anyone who wants to master the most primitive of all fire making tools.