Description: Cottonwood Fire Board or Hearth Board Primitive Friction Fire! Hand harvested, hand processed and handcrafted! Low ignition point The bow drill is an ancient and primitive method of starting fire without matches or a lighter. It consists of a bearing block or handhold, a spindle, a hearth board or fire board, and a simple bow. It’s a method that applies friction to generate heat. The heat eventually produces an ember in the burnt wood dust. The ember is tiny and fragile. Once it is formed it is carefully placed into a "tinder bundle" where it is carefully nurtured and coaxed into flame. Once the tinder bundle bursts into flame, it is placed into the fuel that has been assembled ready for ignition. These Fire Boards are made from already downed cottonwood trees and are processed by hand. Besides Sotol, I've found that it's faster and easier to create an ember using cottonwood because of its low ignition point. Consider yourself both lucky and blessed if you have access to this amazing tree. It is my opinion that besides Sotol, Cottonwood is one of the best wood for ease of creating a coal with the bow drill method. About your Cottonwood Fire Board:Hand-crafted and sun dried.Low ember ignition point.Approximately (10"-12" long) x (about 2.5" wide) x (about 5/8" thick)Some fire boards may be slightly shorter and widerWhat you will receive with your purchase:Two (2) Cottonwood Fire Boards or Hearth Boards
Price: 10.7 USD
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
End Time: 2024-03-03T05:41:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bow Drill Fire Board
Material: Cottonwood
MPN: Does Not Apply
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
