Another on the spot set. This time from a great species, Red Maple. This particular tree has already provided some of the best punk wood and charred Punk Wood down through the years from under its branches. Likewise, today, we use a long branch from it that's nicely degraded but has a few negatives. Usually you don't want to choose a specimen that's been laying on the ground and still has its bark on it, because of all the moisture concerns. BUT, when you know how to use Drying Cycles these problems can be overcome. I give a detailed demonstration and explanation of this technique.
So, I used a Red Maple spindle on a Red Maple fire board, Tulip Poplar bark bird's nest, and a Fatwood bearing block. There are tons of information and tips in this one that's good to know... Here's a list of tweaks that were implemented that got the ember:
1) After 3 fails (that video's not included) I took a 30 minute break and reviewed the fail video, and came up with a tweak plan.
2) I whittled the spindle diameter down 3/4 to 5/8" for less work.
3) I whittled the thickness of the fire board down from 5/8 to 1/2" for less work.
4) The divot was too far inset in the board and I moved it closer to the front for better air.
5) I made the notch wider for better air.
6) I made the notch extend further into the divot so that the spindle tip could contact more of the dust pile.
Come have a look at how well this "on the spot" Red Maple set worked. The Tulip Poplar Bark... I already had and was house dried. It probably had about 6 or 7% moisture in it.... Please SUBSCRIBE at the end of the video. Thanks! (SCROLL DOWN)
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