Uplands Reach Conference Center Class

Uplands Reach Conference Center Class

Published On Saturday, November 05, 2011. Under: Events.
I was invited to teach a class at the Rugged Spirituality event at Uplands Reach ...
Hearthboard Variations

Hearthboard Variations

Published On Saturday, July 24, 2010. Under: Bushcraft, Firecraft.
Friction Fire Methods of Bow-and-Spindle and Hand-Drill involve using a spindle on a hearthboard to ...
Astragalus Bones

Astragalus Bones

Published On Saturday, January 02, 2010. Under: Bushcraft, Firecraft.
What are Astragalus Bones? They are bones that are located in the rear legs of ...
Survivaltek – Fire by Fire Plow

Survivaltek – Fire by Fire Plow

Published On Thursday, January 01, 2009. Under: Firecraft.
Category - Friction This method uses only two pieces - the plow stick and plow ...
Survival – Fire by Bow & Spindle

Survival – Fire by Bow & Spindle

Published On Thursday, January 01, 2009. Under: Firecraft.
Catagory - Friction The bow and drill method consists of 6 parts: socket, spindle, bow, ...
Fire by Fire Saw

Fire by Fire Saw

Published On Thursday, November 06, 2008. Under: Bushcraft, Firecraft.
Catagory - Friction The bamboo "Fire Saw" method uses a sharp edged piece of bamboo, ...
Fire by Fire Pump

Fire by Fire Pump

Published On Thursday, November 06, 2008. Under: Bushcraft, Firecraft.
Catagory - Friction The fire pump is an assembly of a spindle, thong, cross piece ...
Survivaltek – Fire by Hand Drill

Survivaltek – Fire by Hand Drill

Published On Thursday, November 06, 2008. Under: Bushcraft, Firecraft.
Catagory - Friction The hand drill method uses a long spindle, hearthboard, and spark tray. ...
Alternate striking method for matchbook matches to create fire

Alternate striking method for matchbook matches to create fire

Published On Sunday, October 26, 2008. Under: Firecraft.
I started exploring the idea that safety match-book matches might be lit if I treated ...