fireboard

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The friction of the spindle against an indentation in the fireboard grinds particles from both surfaces, which must heat to 800 degrees F before a glowing coal forms.

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The combination of the right fireboard and spindle is the key to success, so experiment with different dry softwoods until you find a set that produces.

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Sets made from dry softwoods, including aspen, willow, cottonwood, and juniper, are preferred, although a spindle made from a slightly harder wood, combined with a softer fireboard, can also work.

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Remember that the drill must be as hard or slightly harder than the fireboard.

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There was a great sea-chest under the eaves, and an astounding fireboard, with a picture of Apollo in his chariot.

From Betty Leicester A Story For Girls by Jewett, Sarah Orne