fire starting drill stone?

[unclemac]

first off... I won't be crushed if you think it isn't, I'll just have to manage somehow...but what do you think?....fire starting drill stone or no.....

 

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[Tnmountains]

I have no idea. The stone looks natural the cup does not. I am starting to think many fire kits were started on fire boards and not drilled into stone. But you know I have been way wrong before but sure something to think about?

 

[unclemac]

I think the idea is that the stone is a cap for the stick that is drilled into the board, the cup in the stone holds the drill stick in place and doesn't mess up your hand. Having said that...I use matches myself so I have no real idea!

 

[old digger]

It appears that the opposite sides have been smoothed for better handling. Nice Find!

 

[GatorBoy]

I must say... that looks like a superb example of artifacts I've seen described as a palm protector for a pump drill.
It would have been a two person task.

 

[unclemac]

I must say that those pictures I posted are pretty darn good...when I look at them it seems very likely that this is a fire starting stone. Funny thing is that I didn't have that strong a sense with it in my hand until I looked at the photos! Strange how that works...

 

[RGINN]

Did you find it in context with other artifacts in the location? To me it looks like it would work perfectly to hold down the spindle of a fire drill. Pump drill too. The best test would be to make a bow drill and see if it works for that purpose. Of course that might mess up your find. I congratulate you on making the association with fire drill and not calling it a 'nutting stone'.

 

[unclemac]

Did you find it in context with other artifacts in the location? To me it looks like it would work perfectly to hold down the spindle of a fire drill. Pump drill too. The best test would be to make a bow drill and see if it works for that purpose. Of course that might mess up your find. I congratulate you on making the association with fire drill and not calling it a 'nutting stone'.

thanks, yes I found it in a location where I have found previous artifacts. "Nutting stone"...bah...most of those I have seen are natual.....not to say they don't exist mind you...just that nature made a whole bunch of them too.

 

[Indian Steve]

I have been making fire with a bowdrill for about 20 years. I call that part the handhold and although the one that i use is smaller, I could see using the one in your picture easily. VERY Cool Find!

 

[unclemac]

I have been making fire with a bowdrill for about 20 years. I call that part the handhold and although the one that i use is smaller, I could see using the one in your picture easily. VERY Cool Find!

I gotta try that, do you have a good web site for plans?

...my zippo does a good job too i must say.....

 

[BosnMate]

It certainly could work as a cap for a drill. The rick kind of looks like sand stone, which wouldn't be the best material to use for a drill, however by placing a green leaf or two in the hole, that would lube it enough to be used as a drill.