Nice video. I'm having intermittent success with it. Are some woods better to use than others?

Thanks for the feedback about video.Yes some woods are better than others here is an example willow on willow , wood ivy on wood ivy, sycamore on sycamore, hazel on wood ivy,That is just a few it is best to get out there and experiment.Keep your woods dry a good tip is to do the finger nail test this means if your nail makes an indentation in the wood that means its fine if it doesnt that means your wood is too hard. Remember you need the right materials and the right stance as seen on the video.Do not rock the spindle keep your forearm tight against the shin.Build up gradually then go for it it will come just keep practicing.You will be knocking out embers before you know it.Good Luck.

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Good vid but next time can you show us how to make the bottom part where the ember falls through?

a hazel spindle but whats the hearth from ????