nice job!
I've been making some fires in my fireplace to practice gathering materials and preparation.
(though I use a lighter)

I really want a ferro rod.

I've been trying to get a friction fire for about two weeks now!
it's only a matter of time.
I think it's just that I don't have enough endurance.
I'm using white cedar for the spindle and baseboard and it works well.

My friend had a "festival" in his town were a guy representing a native American Indian was and he taught me a lot and showed me how he made fire with his set up.
my teacher also said that anyone who makes fire using primitive techniques gets extra credit, and we can bring in our stuff and do it for the class one day! pretty cool huh?
It's been a good motivation for me.
also, it's just a cool learning experience.
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sorry for kind of getting off topic a little and highjacking your thread pink.