How to Make Hand Drill Fire: Beginner Tips & Tricks That Work

🔥 Learn how to make fire with a hand drill! In this video, I share proven tips and tricks for beginners to master friction fire using the hand drill method. These are the same techniques I used as a Green Beret in the field—no fluff, just what works.

In this video, you'll learn:
✅ How to select the right wood for hand drill fire
✅ Proper hand positioning and technique to avoid blisters
✅ The secret to creating a coal that actually lights
✅ Common beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them)
✅ Tips for maintaining speed and pressure
✅ How to prepare your fireboard and spindle
✅ What to do when your hands start slipping

Whether you're into bushcraft, survival skills, camping, or just want to learn primitive fire-making, this hand drill tutorial will get you making friction fire fast.

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