How to start a fire using a bow drill (friction fire)
  • 1. What is the primary principle behind starting a fire with a bow drill?
A) Friction creating heat
B) Chemical reaction
C) Focusing sunlight
D) Using a magnifying glass
  • 2. Which type of wood is generally preferred for the spindle?
A) Softwood
B) Petrified wood
C) Green wood
D) Hardwood
  • 3. What is the purpose of the handhold?
A) Holding the tinder
B) Protecting the bow
C) Guiding the bow
D) Applying downward pressure to the spindle
  • 4. What is the ideal shape for the bow?
A) Circular
B) Sharply angled
C) Slightly curved
D) Perfectly straight
  • 5. What is the purpose of the notch in the fireboard?
A) To improve airflow
B) To collect the ember
C) To lubricate the spindle
D) To hold the spindle in place
  • 6. What is char cloth typically made of?
A) Plastic
B) Wool
C) Cotton
D) Silk
  • 7. What material is typically used for the bow string?
A) Elastic
B) Wire
C) Paracord
D) Chain
  • 8. Why is proper posture important when using a bow drill?
A) Impresses onlookers
B) Conserves energy
C) Reduces noise
D) Looks more professional
  • 9. What is the best technique for blowing the ember into flame?
A) Using a bellows
B) Hard, forceful breaths
C) Holding your breath
D) Gentle, steady breaths
  • 10. What should you do if smoke starts to appear, but no ember forms?
A) Stop immediately and start over
B) Continue drilling, increasing pressure
C) Lubricate the spindle
D) Add more tinder
  • 11. What is the purpose of lubrication (such as pine resin) on the spindle?
A) Increase friction at the fireboard
B) Reduce friction at the handhold
C) Waterproof the spindle
D) Strengthen the spindle
  • 12. What should the diameter of the spindle be, roughly?
A) Baseball bat-sized
B) Pencil-sized
C) Tree trunk-sized
D) Hair-sized
  • 13. What is the ideal consistency for the tinder bundle?
A) Oily and greasy
B) Dense and wet
C) Fluffy and dry
D) Solid and hard
  • 14. What is the 'socket' of the handhold typically made of?
A) Hard material like stone or bone
B) Plastic
C) Metal
D) Soft material like cloth
  • 15. Why is it important to 'season' your bow drill set?
A) To make it waterproof
B) To prevent insects
C) To add flavor to the wood
D) To allow the wood to dry and harden
  • 16. Which of these is the LEAST suitable wood for a fireboard?
A) Cottonwood
B) Cedar
C) Aspen
D) Oak
  • 17. What does 'tinder' refer to?
A) Easily combustible material
B) The bow string
C) The fireboard
D) The spindle
  • 18. What is the first step after creating an ember?
A) Blowing on the spindle
B) Transferring it to the tinder bundle
C) Throwing the ember directly into the campfire
D) Adding more fuel to the fireboard
  • 19. How do you know when the ember is ready to be transferred?
A) It's completely black
B) It's cold to the touch
C) It disappears
D) It glows brightly and produces smoke
  • 20. What should you do to prepare the spindle before using it?
A) Sharpen it to a point
B) Ensure it's smooth and rounded
C) Soak it in water
D) Cover it in glue
  • 21. What is the 'bearing block' also known as?
A) Fireboard
B) Handhold
C) Spindle
D) Bow
  • 22. What part of the process requires the most patience?
A) Making the tools
B) Finding the right wood
C) Lighting the tinder bundle
D) Developing the ember
  • 23. Why should you practice fire making with a bow drill?
A) To waste time
B) To show off your skills
C) To develop muscle memory and technique
D) Because it's easy
  • 24. What is the correct order of materials to make a fire?
A) Tinder, fuel wood, kindling, ember
B) Fuel wood, kindling, tinder, ember
C) Ember, tinder, kindling, fuel wood
D) Kindling, fuel wood, ember, tinder
  • 25. What is 'feathering'?
A) Protecting the tinder from the wind
B) Smoothing the spindle
C) Creating thin shavings of wood for kindling
D) Attaching feathers to the bow
  • 26. What size kindling should be added to the tinder?
A) Green leaves
B) Large logs
C) Wet branches
D) Small, dry twigs
  • 27. What is the primary danger of bow drill fire starting?
A) Drowning
B) Animal attacks
C) Friction burns
D) Explosions
  • 28. Why should you use dry wood?
A) It ignites easier
B) It's heavier
C) It's easier to find
D) It's prettier
  • 29. What direction should you face when building a fire?
A) Perpendicular to the wind
B) It doesn't matter
C) Into the wind
D) Away from the wind
  • 30. Why is it important to have a flat surface when using the bow drill?
A) Helps to keep insects away
B) Reduces noise
C) Looks more professional
D) Provides stability
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