- Grip the string and bow as
shown so that you can adjust
the tension. As I push and pull
the bow, I like to feel the string
with my fingers, which allows
me to tighten the pressure on it
as needed. Be sure to spin the
spindle only enough to make a
small indentation. - Your body position, the string ten
sion, and the smoothness of your
motion are critical to success with
the fire bow. You should be able
to drive an imaginary straight
line down through the shoulder of
the arm holding the fire bow, your
hand, and the spindle. Get the
feel of the motion while “seating”
the spindle in the indentation. - Note how the black wood dust
that was created by the spinning
has spread around the hole, with
no place to go to form an ember.
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