Fun with the Fire Plough (Video)
The fire plough is a fire-by-friction method used in Polynesia. It’s one of the few friction methods I’ve never tried. I’ve seen demonstrations of the technique. But I’ve never witnessed … Continue Reading →
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Frustrated Fox Squirrels Teach Us About Ourselves (Video)
Do you get frustrated from time to time? I certainly do! There’s a link between frustration and bushcraft you might not think about. When you learn a new bushcraft … Continue Reading →
Fire Roll – Fire by Friction Technique (Video)
People have used fire for a million years. Yet modern matches don’t appear until the mid-1800’s. Do the math! How did our ancient ancestors start fires? Fire Makes Us … Continue Reading →
Holiday Fire by Friction
Just before the holidays I attended a bird sit at a community supported farm. Afterwards was a pot-luck dinner and lecture by author Jon Young. Jon’s book, What the Robin … Continue Reading →