Bow Drill

WOW!!!  I tried starting a fire with a bow drill yesterday with the intention of posting a "how-to video".  I was just using some wood that I have around the house, but upon further review the wood you use makes all the difference.  It looks so easy but after a few hours of trying and sweating my butt off I came back inside and did some more research.  The best wood to use for a bow drill is Cedar, Willow, Fir, Poplar, and Spruce and I didn't have any of those types of wood handy.  I need to reassess my situation and find some different wood and try again.  There are 5 different parts to the bow drill: Base board, Spindle, Bow, Spindle, and Hand block.  I will keep trying to improve on my design and try some different types of wood.  I will upload a video shortly.