I did a video way back called Friction Fire 3 ways. That's before I learned the Bamboo Fire Saw. So for a long time now, I've been wanting to make this all inclusive video... I start off with the very easy Cotton and Ashes Fire Roll and show how the ignited Fire Roll can linger for 3 minutes and still be brought to flames. Then I show the Hand Drill (Horseweed on Pine) and use 100 floats (still trying to improve my float endurance) and 3 passes down the spindle to get the ember. Then onto the Bow Drill using the Pine 2x4 set. Notice how much sap was in the dust. It wouldn't even knock off my board. Then the Bamboo Fire Saw went off without a hitch. For many more videos, and tutorials on these 4 Techniques, please follow the LINKs below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You! Rudiger Roll, Fire Roll Playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLkoXX8XsMW3kLMA7kY_LznhzK5nOrA3Wd Hand Drill Playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLkoXX8XsMW3nvAanTlr7IhGt1Kjk3SNzp Bow Drill Playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLkoXX8XsMW3kw-EXlvpLS68aJjR89P4ae Bamboo Fire Saw Playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLkoXX8XsMW3nP5PEuie-50OUO0EozakwJ

no dramas, no music, no text voting, no panics....... just a guy with a few ounces of wood and a few hefty pounds of integrity and knowledge to share - thumbs up from me

Meticulous, patient and confident. Well done sir.

I'm 75 years old, and gotta say your video was the most enlightening fire-starting video ever. I would have paid to see this (NO, I didn't say that.). I'm Bookmarking this wonderful video to review to never forget. Thanks for sharing. Also, you made it quite enjoyable by not talking so much like some do but allowed the viewer to appreciate the magic. Thanks again for a quality view. God bless, ciao.

I teach a home school class of high school aged kids. I showed them how to make a fire using the fire roll method. I'm now the coolest teacher in the whole association. Thanks David!

I have legitimately never seen someone successfully create a hand drill fire that quickly before. Absolutely amazing

You are the only fire-starter I've seen yet on KZfaq that's actually NOT afraid of fire. All the other guys, though talented in the art, for the most part, are so nervous when the kindling starts, hands shaking, jumping, etc. This, to me, speaks deep volumes as to what kind of man you are - and, of course, I mean that in the best way. AND - one of the ONLY ones that gets his fire going in one take with no film cut to the final flames!

That was a great video - nice, quiet, no nonsense, no BS music. Just a guy who knows his stuff showin' how to do it. :-)

Not an outdoorsman. Can't even remember last time I spent a night outside camping style. Unlike many a KZfaq video I actually FEEL educated . Like this was very good lesson and an important one I didn't know I was lacking in. I also appreciate you not being condescending and straight to the point no bullshit and fake frills all in a take. Thumbs up and subbing as well as roommate in tow. With all the tablets and phones and smart this and that we have strayed far from these basic and primal skills that paved the way for our ancestors to even evolve to what would begat us. Thank you for reminding us and the lesson. I look forward to learning more from you sir !

Well, that was 29 minutes of my life I never want back. If I did, I wouldn't know these 4 awesome and well shown methods of creating fire. Thanks.

That was so cool, I really enjoy watching your techniques of fire making, that was the first time I had ever seen it done with bamboo and I have a lot I mean a lot of bamboo on my property, I'm going to pass those skills down to my twin grandboys that are 14 years old now but also teach them the safety of fire also 👍

I have always wanted to see these done in order to learn them. You see it in camping / survival books but it's just not the same. This gives you an idea of about how long it should take to get things starting. Thanks.

2+ years later and you're still teaching people.. thank you for this. :)

I like how you did that all in one take . Very confident

I have never seen or heard of the cotton one, that is crazy. Thank you so much for sharing that.

Thank you very much for this video. I was hoping for a little more of a materials you would find while in a survival scenario, but I learned several things here that help alot. Lol the ball bearing for the bow drill is genious.

I never get tired of watching you make fire. Very relaxing.

Normally when I’m watching these instructional videos, I skip and fast forward parts of it. This is the first video where I watched every second of it to the end. Amazing techniques and very educational. Thanks for the upload. 👍🏼👏 fantastic job.

Thanks David. You did a nice job of not making the video too drawn out and I learned a few things while I was watching it. Excellent. I'm going to use a modified version of the bamboo fire saw and try it with pine. I'm sure it will work. We don't have bamboo readily available here.

Former Navy here too brother. I really like your vids. Take care and thanks.

It would be awesome to have him as a neighbor...Awesome video, very informative. I'll be learning/teaching my kids using this video. One can never have too many survival skills.

Saw the bamboo technique in someone else's video and couldn't figure out how it worked - thanks for showing everything so clearly!

Wow! Never seen the cotton ball and ashes one. That's fabulous!!

My son asked me to take him rustic camping for his birthday this May. I can handle myself outdoors but I’ve raised him in the city. Your videos have given him a little taste of what’s in store. He doesn’t know he’ll be pooping in the woods, or bathing in a 60 degree lake yet...Bahaahaaa!!!

Great practical video on basic fire-starting techniques. Thank you very much!

When i was in 5th grade and i was a boy scout i started to make a fire in a bamboo friction...becoz we have a challenge how to survive in the mountain,the thing is we have to cook rice, to boil eggs for our group for lunch into a big fresh bamboo...in that way we got the championship award from our district boyscout camping....that was 1989...thnx for reminding that thing sir,i really appreciate it.

I had all the ingredients to try this on our apartments balcony and was in the process of trying out your technique. Great by the way. But, my wife stopped me when I took her cutting board out.

I was familiar with all methods but the fire roll..all four methods are outstanding and potentially life savers!🙂 Great video!!

There is something supremely satisfying knowing you can start a fire with nature's materials and your bare hands. Thanks for this!

You make hand drilling a fire look bloody easy. I think I managed to get an ember once or twice as a kid, and I'll stick to bow drills since I'm not caught dead without cordage in the bush. :)

Your video is absolutely excellent! I’ve never seen the bamboo fire method before and it was very informative. You really make look so easy and I’m sure that I can do it too. I can do flint and steel, but never tried the bow drill methods. Thank you

Bloody awesome video thanks mate. I know a lot of the young peeps who never knew you could make a fire like this, will get heaps out of it, and if they paid attention, just might save their butts one day. Keep up the fantastic work!!!!!!!!

I have never seen nor heard of the fire roll. thanks for sharing. phenomenal job definitely adding this to my kit today brother!!!

Very impressed with the cotton and ash roll as well as the bamboo fire starting. Well done!

Never seen that cotton and ash roll Thank you very much! That made my day! You learn something new everyday

I really like your video no cut, no editing, and I like it , good to past on our children

Those of us that have made fire with the hand drill know just how difficult it is. You made it look almost effortless. Excellent video.

The Bamboo version is especially practical for us in the Caribbean. Good Job!

I liked the fire techniques, first I didn't know the Fire Roll, I had already seen the rest. Thank you for sharing with us!

Phenomenal! Back to basics with a PhD. Thank you for this inspiration and education. Many Blessings!!

Friction fire teppanyaki! Watching a true master of his craft. Well done David.

Well , i have to admit it, this are the best 28 + minutes i have ever spent on KZfaq, thanks for that,, i learned a lot,,

By far, the most comprehensive, instructional vid on friction fire starting that I have seen thus far. Thank you, sir! 😎

Best that I have seen. And I have seen many. Your video is the first one to make me want to have a go. No music, no bull. Many thanks sir.

I have to say this is the most completed kit for starting a fire. You covered all basis God bless your heart.

I appreciate your lessons, David

I really enjoyed this video... I was a Boy Scout was young, we had to make fire. It was not as easy as you make it seem... but practice makes perfect... I had never seen the ash & cotton roll technique before this video... thanks for taking the time.

I thought great it's going to take him 28 minutes to start one fire. Wow I am impressed this is one video I am glad I watched. And you were not in any hurry during any of the demonstrations. From other videos I always got the impression you needed to move to get this done. Wow great video thank you!!!

Wow, an amazing video! I knew of the hand drill and bow drill techniques, but the fire roll and bamboo fire saw are completely new to me. Thanks, very educational!

You are a fire master. Thank you for sharing.

Master fire maker ...thanks for the bamboo technique... best one .

thank you for sharing those good technics cool!!!

LOOK AT THAT LITTLE FIRE CAN, WINNING!👍 Thank you for your demonstration.

Awesome, never heard of the fire roll technique. Another one in the ole memory bank

Thanks!! Loved the video especially the bamboo! Great job!! God bless

It's tough enough to Master One technique for you to master all four speaks volumes good job really enjoyed the video

I've watched this before, the one thing that sticks out in my mind is you aren't rushing at all.

Sure a very interesting video! Having scouted in my early years and biv-wacked in military excursions these are "sure-fire" ways of rustling up a good fire in many different areas of the world. Thank you for the instruction.

the last method was pretty good as I had not seen this yet....well done !

Thank you, I learned heaps. I now have the confidence to start my first friction fire. cheers.

Thanks for for breaking it down in great detail. No one else does it like you, Thank You one day ill teach my grand- babies pass it on.

Hi David, Thank you very much for making this video. Straight to the point, pleasant to watch ... well done sir :) I had never heard of the bamboo Fire Saw, pretty cool!

Fascinating, thank you. Best regards!

Can’t believe I have never seen the cotton ash fire roll method before. 66 yrs old and I somehow missed that. Thanks, never too old to learn!

Sounds like summer. Thanks for sharing.

That's amazing! The bamboo friction fire demonstration! Where did you learn that one!? That was KEWL! I've learned more from watching 2 videos of yours than a whole year of a 10% of demonstration and 90% BS & hype. That's one reason i like your channel. You do...you explain while you're doing it, and you do it real-time! Thank you SO much. You're a FINE teacher!

That was the fastest fire started by a hand drill I've ever seen.

And that is how fire was discovered!!!! Fantastic!!!

Thank you. I learn by seeing & doing, and I see where I can improve. Thanks for taking your time to show others.

thanks again mr. West I really enjoy your tutorials, super fantastic.

Great survival demostration, very informative.

Excellent demonstration!! Thank you!!

the board and bamboo methods are new to me so i'll go ahead and file that away under just in case / if i ever need. thank you sir.

Nice new technix thx bro...

Awesome training video sir

Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to try it.

Interesting all you do with starting fire from what I see in your other videos. 🔥 Thanks for posting.

Thanks much. I am learning

fantastic job. make it look simple. I enjoyed that video very much. thanks

That's really something, thanks for showing.

Good job David. Thanks.

Awesome!

Man, your freaking awesome.

A clear instructor!

The FIRE STARTER .Great video.

Brilliant

Thank you for sharing this video

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

While watching, i was thinking something like "Damn.. this guy makes it look so easy.." :D This has to be the best such tutorial i've seen so far. Both educational and enjoyable to watch.

Very educational thank you .

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing.

Oooh cool! The cotton/ash roll is pretty awesome! Thanks!!

I'm impressed and subscribed! 4 fires in 30 minutes!

Wow! Some work out bud.Nice job....

Clinical my friend 👍 Thank you 👌🐺

Thank you David. It’s amazing.

Incredible video! Thank you so much for sharing with everyone. You were clear, concise, and very meticulous; great qualities in an effective instructor. I would've liked to have seen your floating technique (your hands were cut out of the shot). Aside from that, Keep it up!

Thanks man great detail clear picture

very skilled - thanks for showing us

Great demonstrations and very well explained! Thank you very much for teaching us these fire making skills.