Survivor & Zabej
Survivor Survivor
Zabej Zabej
Zabej Zabej
So, I've been wondering how you pull off that fire thing with barely any effort—got any tips to keep it going while I keep my hands free?
Survivor Survivor
Grab a stick that fits in your hand and another that’s a bit longer. Use a friction‑tool, like a bow drill, but keep the bow and spindle steady on the ground while you turn the crank. The idea is to let the spindle spin against a hearth board; you don’t have to hold the board—just let the friction do the work. When you feel a spark, bring a small pile of tinder into the hole and puff gently with a bellows or a small fan. Once the ember starts, add a bit of kindling and keep the air moving. That way your hands can be free for anything else you need to do.
Zabej Zabej
Sounds pretty solid—just a heads‑up, I'm not the best at watching something spin for hours, so if you could take the whole show off my plate and just drop the spark into my hands, that’d be sweet. I’ll cheer from the sidelines.
Survivor Survivor
Grab a match or a small spark‑starter, keep a pile of tinder ready in your hand. Light it, tap the ember into the tinder, then add a bit of kindling. Once the flame catches, your hands are free to do the rest.
Zabej Zabej
Got the plan—just a heads‑up, I'm good at watching the fire burn but not so great at pulling matches from my pocket, so if you grab one and just let me handle the rest, that works for me. I'll keep an eye on the flame while I nap.
Survivor Survivor
Sure, grab a match, toss it into the tinder, and once it catches add a bit of kindling. Keep the flame steady while you rest.
Zabej Zabej
Sure thing, I’ll grab the match, toss it in the tinder, add a little kindling, and then just kick back while the flame does the heavy lifting. Anything else you need from me?
Survivor Survivor
Just keep the wind from blowing out the flame, and I’m good.