Bow Drill Fire Starter Cedar Fire Board, Cottonwood Spindle + Thick Leather Coal Catcher Primitive Friction Fire! The art of fire-making using a bow drill is a dance with nature, where every element plays a crucial role, and the choice of wood is a pivotal decision. Cedar fire board, soft yet sturdy, and the cottonwood spindle, light and reliable, are a "magical" pair in the realm of friction fire techniques. Their low ember ignition points are a testament to their compatibility, allowing for a swift creation of coal dust ember. This not only makes the process faster but also conserves vital energy, a precious commodity in survival situations. When using a bow drill and you find yourself with these two types of wood, prepare for success with more reward and less work.Cedar and cottonwood are both light and easy to use. Having low ember ignition points, they prove to be fast and easy in creating coal dust ember when using bow drill friction fire technique. I personally found that the combination of cedar and cottonwood to be very easy in creating a coal dust ember when using a bow drill!Coal Dust Ember Catcher: The Coal Dust Ember Catcher is indeed an essential tool for anyone who enjoys the primal experience of starting a fire using a bow drill. The genuine raw, thick leather not only adds to the authenticity of the process but also ensures reliability when transferring the precious ember. The thickness of this leather coal catcher makes it sturdy and prevents it from folding or collapsing, which is crucial during the delicate transfer of an ember to the tinder, often referred to as the bird's nest. This step is vital as it is the bridge between the ember's creation and the birth of a flame that will grow into a fire. It's a testament to the ingenuity of traditional fire-making techniques that such a simple tool can be so pivotal in harnessing one of nature's most fundamental forces. Cedar Fire Board and Cottonwood SpindleHand harvested and hand processed.Fire boards made from cedar approximately (10" - 12" long) x (1.25" - 1.375" wide). Both fire boards are burnt with /-notch cutout ready to be usedSpindle made from cottonwood approximately 8.5" - 9" long. It is burnt-in ready to be used.Lightweight with low ember ignition point.Leather Coal Catcher Thick and sturdy.Approximately 3.5" x 2.25" What you will receive with your purchase: Two (2) cedar fire boards.One (1) cottonwood spindle. One (1) genuine, thick leather coal catcher. Click here to see all of my e-Bay items