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Main Discussion Area => Cave Men only "Oooga Booga" => Topic started by: jturner on February 09, 2010, 04:55:52 pm

Title: Pump drill
Post by: jturner on February 09, 2010, 04:55:52 pm

I just made one with a bamboo shaft and ash flywheel. Will this work for a fire drill? The drill bit is my first atempt at knapping. Ill get pics up later. should have taken some before i used it and wore down the point

Title: Re: Pump drill
Post by: square shooter on February 09, 2010, 07:21:12 pm

What did you make the bitt out of ? :)
Ya, a good photo would be a boon.  ;D

Title: Re: Pump drill
Post by: ricktrojanowski on February 10, 2010, 10:18:24 pm

Yep, I've seen the pump drill used for friction fire with a small piece of horseweed as the bit. 

Title: Re: Pump drill
Post by: jamie on February 15, 2010, 10:29:18 am

pump drills work great for both fire and drilling through materials, even stone.