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It is best to use a soft wood for the spindle and base board. Some examples of soft wood are cotton wood, elderberry, mulefat, and saguaro. You can also use cattail for the spindle if you are able to find it.

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What does split the kindling mean in Tom Sawyer?

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How can you effectively light wet wood for a campfire?

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