Just had some time to have a go at the bow drill using Lime bark cordage for the string. I collected the Lime bark a couple of years ago and processed it for cordage, it produced a good amount of strands some up to 10 feet long.
On someone's suggestion I roughly rolled about 6 strands together, the first attempt nearly got there before breaking. I think the rolling was to loose. Second attempt I rolled tighter and it worked really well and after getting the ember the Lime cordage was still intact. For more pics look at my face book page.
On someone's suggestion I roughly rolled about 6 strands together, the first attempt nearly got there before breaking. I think the rolling was to loose. Second attempt I rolled tighter and it worked really well and after getting the ember the Lime cordage was still intact. For more pics look at my face book page.
