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In this video we will see how to build an arc of fire.
An arc of fire [or Indian bearing arc] is a classic tool for making fire in survival conditions.
some indigenous tribes still use today.
but originally it was used when we had far simpler means to make fire.
Basically it is a technique for making fire by friction ...
utilizing two pieces of wood that rub against each other with high speed.
To start the velocity you will need a rope.
and a piece of wood that is suitable, although any piece of wood can work as long as you use sufficient force ...
... though the reality is that the best wood is one that is hard
In this case we are going to utilize pine wood
Traditionally they say does not help much to use in this survival technique.
But we managed to light a fire in this way [with this wood].
In this video we will not touch the issue of how to make fire with a bow of fire
(ie, the technique itself)
but the construction of this apparatus.
Basically we need wooden sticks [...] in this case we will look them, carve a little.
and add merely a rope.
To demonstrate that it is something that you can easily improvise, let's use a shoe lace.
We have to clarify that not necessarily do you need to polish both clubs that you are going to use for the arc of fire,
nor do you have to do it so meticulously with a survival knife
but we could also do it by hand, though perhaps it would cost a little more.
In this case we will do it as a matter more aesthetic than functional
but bear in mind that things can be done also in a faster and easier way.
The small notch that we stick you will rotate to generate enough heat to create small embers,
those little embers we will need to light a fire
this notch is unnecessary.
Rather, it need not be as perfect
Even the stick can rotate on the wood itself and then generate the notch.
The search of a timber that serves no arc will be necessary.
Mainly we have to find a timber that is strong enough.
While we recorded this video, for example, one of these broke and we had to go back to get another of these branches.
Although Jara like branches are quite hard.
The branch may be curved or can generate tension with the same rope that we tied.
Some people prefer to directly seek a curve branch.
In this case we look for a straight branch that we can later fold.
The notches for attaching the cord, rope or what we use
Are perhaps the most necessary of what we have to do with a knife
since the cord is tied directly to the wood ...
most likely its that the same tension of the arc of fire will diminish and you can lose the necessary tension.
Finally, after collecting all these elements we achieved an arc of fire.
We see here, aided by a small glass cup to rotate better, how it would work.
Here we make a specific knot to tense quickly the arc if necessary.
To continue doing adjustments when necessary while conducting this test.
Of course this glass is not necessary 100%, and we could use a stone or a can, for example, ...
... the base of a can, or any other surface that allows us to slide.
It is better if it concave, so that way the stick doesn’t move from the center and it turns with more regularity.
However, proving we see that if we have a surface of glass is much better.
Of course, we do not want anyone to believe that this will be feasible in survival if we have nothing, but ...
... as we say, we could use a rock or other surface that is classic.
Find a stone in this region that is suitable for us will be a bit difficult.
So we just went ahead and brought this little cup.
Although in this video we are dedicated on how to generate a fire with the fire arch ...
... note that for the stick to twist well the tension must be great.
And so this tension can be regulated through more turns around the pole that rotates [or the knot as well]
The cord must be of a kind of elastic rope if possible, if we choose.
The reason is the same: keep tension during all movements.
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