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The bow drill is an ancient tool, which consists of a bow (much like a bow, but not necessarily suited to launch projectiles), with the bowstring wrapped around a stick. If the stick is held in place, and the bow is pulled back and forth, the stick will spin. Depending on exactly how the tool is made, it can be used either to drill holes or to ignite fire.
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By Super Admin | Published 02/3/2007 | Bow Drill | Rating:
The bow drill is a simple tool used to ignite a small pile of dried tinder. There are five basic parts to a bow drill: the bow, the bowstring, the handle, the drill, and the fireboard (See Figure). Each part of the tool is ideally made out of a specific material, but variations can be made if the appropriate wood is not easily accessible.
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