It's still quite a hard thing to do even with 2 people. Thought it would be pretty satisfying to get a fire from just your hands and a stick. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

RW,

You say Pine is too soft, and I don't disagree with that, it is, but have you tried using fat wood for the drill and/or board?

I think it would actually make everything nicer as the wood itself is a little sticky, even if the bow tension is too tight, the stickiness might help it.

I know the stuff burns really well... a little too well.