Fire starting with a Fire Drill

Fire Drills were first used by the Iroquois. They work by using  a flywheel to generate friction.

Follow these steps to use the Fire Drill

1. Make sure you have a tinder bundle prepared.
2. Make a hole in the center of a round piece of hardwood and shove the spindle so that you have a nice snug fit. Use a Hard wood for the crossbar and make a larger hole that will slide freely on the spindle.
3. Attach the crossbar to the top of the spindle with a leather Lacing paracord or other cordage
4. Wind up the flywheel so that the cord twists around the spindle, then press down. The downward push will rewind the crossbar in the opposite direction. .
5. Repeat step 4 until the friction creates a glowing ember
6. Blow on your Tinder Bundle until you get a flame.