I have had the pleasure of making the 14 hour drive to the Tennessee Classic on two occasions. It becomes THE "brain trust" of primitive archery for that week. With a little gumption and measure of effort, you can show up with zero experience and go home with a bow made by your own hands. Materials are on hand, tools are available, and most importantly many of the world's best bowyers are there and sharing their hard won experience! You are only a stranger there until you make your first acquaintance, and then you are part of the family! Thanks for putting up a great video of a phenomenal event, Clay.
Clay, you are a true ambassador to the everyday Traditional bowhunter! Keep plugging! Thanks for being a great representative to the tradition. God bless you.
Cool video I was a member there for a long time. Great bunch of guys. That’s a long drive from Idaho. Lived in Mtn. Home for about four years. Beautiful state except for X wife. Your videos are very helpful to a lot of people. I sty can’t get those single bevels sharp. Take care.
I actually watched your 4 part video on how to make a board bow. First one was a success, so I was watching some of your other videos. upon watching this one I noticed some things in the backround. The targets that you were shooting at. I am 100% positive that they came from where I work. since I pulled and pack that set of animals. p.s. I have photos of me next to the buffalo that was being shot at. Keep up the great work and thanks for helping me build a bow that got me into making my own.
Gosh, seeing these beautiful green forests makes me wish spring to hurry up! :D Awesome video. And Clay, I would really like to see you build a crossbow with a wooden prod/bow. It doesn't have to be super powerful or something. I just love building crossbows But I would never use a steel bow because there is no "life" in it. A wooden prod has so much more character and if done properly it shoots fast, without being too powerful lbs-wise.
@@clayhayeshunter wow. It looks amazing. I was just watching some Big Horn Sheep Horn Bow crafting videos. Fascinating. Especially loving in British Columbia, driving from Alberta, I grew up seeing them in the rockies. Its fascinating reclaiming our heritage.
When you take something you love and turn it in a lively hood it changes everything or maybe that's the way I see it. I love archery and I wouldn't want it to be my lively hood. It s mine I hold it dear like a friendship I love the people in it their the 👌
Was this last year? I’m in the Tennessee mountains near Asheville NC, our leaves aren’t out yet and the wild turkeys that come to my backyard feeder have just started to strut but I haven’t heard one gobble yet. I know Nashville is a lot lower in altitude.
Hello! I love traditional archery and am interested in a club. I was told about this event where you can build your own bow and possibly arrows too if I remember correctly? I don’t see many women in the video; do they come to events like these? I’m from Texas and there were some women in the sport but not many. I would love to build my own and am wondering how to get more information!
Hi Madison, there are a few women but it’s dominated by men. But don’t let that disused you. Folks at these events are very helpful. You might also check out the Oklahoma Selfbow Jamboree near Perkins Oklahoma each spring.
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@Aries Nathaniel i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
I live on the Clarksville/Henrietta line in TN. Where exactly is this event? And when? Would love to go! Also my cousin in law Chance Beaubouef shoots for Elite and is one of the very best archers in the world. You know of him Clay Hayes?
I'm just beginning in the bow building world and I can't get enough! Im only 1 board bow in but the knowledge and entertainment from your channel has me motivated, so I appreciate your work. Info to order your book?
I've started shooting a recurve for a couple of years and not really educated in it apart from you tube, what's ways is there to make your bow more powerful, right now shooting a 40lb
Clay what Kind of life can you expect to get from an Osage self bow? I am sure it varies, and there are lot of variables but best case scenario...generally speaking for an average shooter shoots all year but increases summer to fall...
@@clayhayeshunter Thanks Clay, I am interested in doing that on my own...what do think of ironwood for making a self bow? I know you have a new vid out this week, I haven’t had time to watch it yet..Have you ever been to the Denton Hill bow rendezvous in Potter Co. PA?
Great video Clay. I have fortunate enough to be able to attend the Twin Oaks Classic each year. A most splendid event. Are you planning on attending this year?
There are several videos here that go over the process. There is also a very detailed video at www.patreon.com/clayhayes that gives good instructions for quickly following a ring.
Thumbnail looks different. You have ink sleeves, shirt is different, and the fletching is some weird spiral thing. Unless that was some pretty decent Photoshop id say the algorythims are a little off. How long do you think it took you to bust out that recurve? Ive tried to make a bow in a day but they get collapse marks on the belly. Mostlikely cause if tillering if I'm in a hurry I tend to over stress and end up with a light bow thats taken set. Kinda sucks to be honest. Hope all is well. Mubb.
I recently made a bow from a aspen tree. It was easy to carve, and it turned into a 40lb bow. I like it for a 1st bow. It might not last long though as it is retaining shape. I want to use the buckthorn tree next. Has anyone had experience with either of these trees for making bows? Is there any other nuisance trees that grow like weeds that are good for bows. I live in North Dakota/Minnesota.
@@clayhayeshunter Buckthorn is a invasive hedge row tree from Europe that seems to take over the woods. Some grow straight, most don't. It seems like hard wood when dried out. It has black berries, oval pointed leaves, and long thorns all over. It has a red/orange heart wood. I'll look for Hawthorne I know we have it. Thanks
Hi Clay. Are you a PA member? I was a member a few years ago when I started ut bow making. But I make laminated glass bows now so I moved to Tradgang....
I shout a lot of 3D the first year before I hunted with a bow we whonted a lot of practice before shooting at a live animal opening day I harvested a 5+5 Rosavelt it took me 7 hrs to find an take him down .
Que bueno que alla lo practican mucho a la arqueria encambio aca en Bs As muy poco yo lo practico 3 veses por semana me gusta muy mucho el arco y la flecha como me gustaria estar haya con ustedes para estar mas tiempo me quisiera irme a vivir haya pero no se hablar ingles si tendria a alguien aya que viviera un amigo me iria ya no la pienceria tanto pero la desgracia que no lo tengo miro tus videos y me gustan mucho como haces los arcos esos arcos me gustan que sean todo de madera de solo una pieza asi con una buena madera encambio los arcos de poleas no no me agrada se que tienen talves mas potencias pero no me agradan me quedo con los Longbow recurbdos y rectos y de una sola pieza que lo sea de madera natural lo mejor un abrazos a todos les mando de Bs As Argentinà chau
My question is, since this is traditional bow making, I don't see any people with American or north american Indian interested or participating in this events. Why?, They are the ones who made these kind of bows , I hope I am not mistaken.
I have had the pleasure of making the 14 hour drive to the Tennessee Classic on two occasions. It becomes THE "brain trust" of primitive archery for that week. With a little gumption and measure of effort, you can show up with zero experience and go home with a bow made by your own hands. Materials are on hand, tools are available, and most importantly many of the world's best bowyers are there and sharing their hard won experience! You are only a stranger there until you make your first acquaintance, and then you are part of the family! Thanks for putting up a great video of a phenomenal event, Clay.
Well put John!
Good to see Mark aka “Pappy” walking around while you were looking at staves. An excellent teacher!
Clay, you are a true ambassador to the everyday Traditional bowhunter! Keep plugging! Thanks for being a great representative to the tradition. God bless you.
Thanks much.
Clays such a solid dude. Thanks for all the help.
The Classic shoot and your bow look amazing. what fun to make a bow while you're there and then competition shoot with it
That looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing.
I watched you work on that bow from a distance, I didn't want to bother you. It's cool to see the video. Thanks
Very good video. 👍
I don’t even have to watch the video before I give the thumbs up. I love your videos
Haha! Thanks
I LOVE THIS SHOOT! It's my home state, and I try to get there every year, but haven't been able to in a while.
Great video Clay!
Looks like Jimmy Blackmon’s stomping ground!!! Great video Clay
Great video... thanks for Putting it up
5:25 egyptian horn bow ❤️
The upper limb is longer than the lower limb, Like a japanese yumi?
Great video!
Love your channel. Haven’t made a bow in a few years but getting the bug again. Thanks!
😎
Hope to see you next year over there
Im planning on going to this next year for the 1st time. Cant wait
It’s a good time with great folks!
Cool video I was a member there for a long time. Great bunch of guys. That’s a long drive from Idaho. Lived in Mtn. Home for about four years. Beautiful state except for X wife. Your videos are very helpful to a lot of people. I sty can’t get those single bevels sharp. Take care.
I actually watched your 4 part video on how to make a board bow. First one was a success, so I was watching some of your other videos. upon watching this one I noticed some things in the backround. The targets that you were shooting at. I am 100% positive that they came from where I work. since I pulled and pack that set of animals. p.s. I have photos of me next to the buffalo that was being shot at.
Keep up the great work and thanks for helping me build a bow that got me into making my own.
Awesome!
I might just have to come out there next year and get in on that build and shoot have not done anything like that sence I was 7 sounds like fun.
Cool, I just met James Parker at the Florida Traditional Bowhunters State Championship in Silvers Springs/Ocala Florida this past weekend.
Cool dude.
James is a great guy. I killed a nice buck with one of his longbows this year.
thanks for the vid, that looks like so much fun, they need to have a gathering like that out west maybe in Idaho or Utah
There’s one in Montana this year. Contact the Traditional Bowhunters of MT for info.
Looks really fun i'll be there man love archery
Really nice video
Hey Clay. I wonder if you would head back to one of these events, with your new fire hardening. Techniques.
Good Video, Greetings from Poland
I'd kill a man for that scythian bow . That's a beautiful piece.
James does some amazing work!
waw,, amazing bow that i see
Gosh, seeing these beautiful green forests makes me wish spring to hurry up! :D Awesome video.
And Clay, I would really like to see you build a crossbow with a wooden prod/bow. It doesn't have to be super powerful or something. I just love building crossbows But I would never use a steel bow because there is no "life" in it. A wooden prod has so much more character and if done properly it shoots fast, without being too powerful lbs-wise.
Sounds like n interesting proposal!
I am going next year!
6:42 what kind of horn is that horn bow? The very dramatic one in your hand.
I think it’s water buffalo
@@clayhayeshunter wow. It looks amazing. I was just watching some Big Horn Sheep Horn Bow crafting videos. Fascinating.
Especially loving in British Columbia, driving from Alberta, I grew up seeing them in the rockies.
Its fascinating reclaiming our heritage.
When you take something you love and turn it in a lively hood it changes everything or maybe that's the way I see it. I love archery and I wouldn't want it to be my lively hood. It s mine I hold it dear like a friendship I love the people in it their the 👌
That’s why I don’t typically sell bows.
Too bad that I missed out on an grand opportunity to meet you Twin Oaks last.
I’ll make it again, just not this year.
Will be looking quite forward to the opportunity.
Was this last year? I’m in the Tennessee mountains near Asheville NC, our leaves aren’t out yet and the wild turkeys that come to my backyard feeder have just started to strut but I haven’t heard one gobble yet. I know Nashville is a lot lower in altitude.
Yes, this is last year.
Hello! I love traditional archery and am interested in a club. I was told about this event where you can build your own bow and possibly arrows too if I remember correctly? I don’t see many women in the video; do they come to events like these? I’m from Texas and there were some women in the sport but not many. I would love to build my own and am wondering how to get more information!
Hi Madison, there are a few women but it’s dominated by men. But don’t let that disused you. Folks at these events are very helpful. You might also check out the Oklahoma Selfbow Jamboree near Perkins Oklahoma each spring.
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Are the sinew backed hornbelly bows available for sale anywhere? The ends where the bow string attaches are amazing.
Parabéns uma verdadeira obra de arte, Deus esteja abençoando, tudo de bom Amigos!!!
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I somehow forgot my password. I love any tips you can offer me.
@Andre Kyle Instablaster ;)
@Aries Nathaniel i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process now.
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Thanks so much, you saved my ass :D
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We don't have any osage here the rain would be just like home 🤣
So what's the best wood to use to make a bow
I would love to have one of those bows to hunt with
that is one of my favorite shoots
I live on the Clarksville/Henrietta line in TN. Where exactly is this event? And when? Would love to go! Also my cousin in law Chance Beaubouef shoots for Elite and is one of the very best archers in the world. You know of him Clay Hayes?
I'm just beginning in the bow building world and I can't get enough! Im only 1 board bow in but the knowledge and entertainment from your channel has me motivated, so I appreciate your work. Info to order your book?
I've started shooting a recurve for a couple of years and not really educated in it apart from you tube, what's ways is there to make your bow more powerful, right now shooting a 40lb
Wish we have that on Philippines
I want to make a recurve bow but I want the curves to be static rather then working how thick and wide should they be?
Best way to shoot that scythian bow is on the right side with a turkish thumb draw. And over draw shoot
Is there a large variety of bow staves for sale at this event?
When I was there, there were several folks selling staves. They had hundreds to choose from.
How long are ur bows?
Clay what Kind of life can you expect to get from an Osage self bow? I am sure it varies, and there are lot of variables but best case scenario...generally speaking for an average shooter shoots all year but increases summer to fall...
A well built and cared for Osage selfbow can last a lifetime, even with regular use. I’ve seen some over 30 years old still shooting.
@@clayhayeshunter Thanks Clay, I am interested in doing that on my own...what do think of ironwood for making a self bow? I know you have a new vid out this week, I haven’t had time to watch it yet..Have you ever been to the Denton Hill bow rendezvous in Potter Co. PA?
Does James have a website? Like to get a horn bow
www.huntworthyproductions.com/home.html
Hey clay would hickory make a good self bow
It’s not bad.
Have a question I got some bamboo floor board I was wanting to make a self bow out of
Can I use fibreglass strips on it instead of Sinew
Yes
What wood you used?? Please tell
Great video Clay. I have fortunate enough to be able to attend the Twin Oaks Classic each year. A most splendid event. Are you planning on attending this year?
I won’t be able to make it this year.
When you say they had a horn bellies, did they have some type of wood they were glued to?
I think they may have a short piece in the handle section.
Interesting
Can anyone give me advice on following one growth ring on an Osage orange bow stave I've only made bows from hickory never had to follow growth ring
There are several videos here that go over the process. There is also a very detailed video at www.patreon.com/clayhayes that gives good instructions for quickly following a ring.
How much does it cost?
Are we gonna be seein you make a hornbow soon?
I’d love to. Gotta find a good set of horns first!
@@clayhayeshunter im sure with your huntin skills that shouldnt too big of a problem. Thanks for all the great videos.
Clay, did it ever happen that you are shooting in the wood like in the second half of this video and you shot one your fellow member?
The ranges are set up so people don’t shoot towards each other.
Where in North Nash - I live in Hendersonville
How do I Get one of those horn bows?
👏👏👏show
Thumbnail looks different. You have ink sleeves, shirt is different, and the fletching is some weird spiral thing. Unless that was some pretty decent Photoshop id say the algorythims are a little off. How long do you think it took you to bust out that recurve? Ive tried to make a bow in a day but they get collapse marks on the belly. Mostlikely cause if tillering if I'm in a hurry I tend to over stress and end up with a light bow thats taken set. Kinda sucks to be honest. Hope all is well.
Mubb.
I took two days to make this one but I can do one in a day if needed.
Great video Clay, are you gonna be at the one this year?
Not this year. Unfortunately it overlaps with the BHA rendezvous in Idaho.
Can you make a video of being left-handed using your left eye
Take a look at some of my shootings vids and just reverse things.
Where can we look to purchase a bow like that horn belly bow
James Parker.
Does he have a website
Yes but I can’t remember what it is. Ask for him on the Primitive Archer forum.
That’s about the way I would have to go. Hard to find a bow that has a 38” draw!
😳
I recently made a bow from a aspen tree. It was easy to carve, and it turned into a 40lb bow. I like it for a 1st bow. It might not last long though as it is retaining shape. I want to use the buckthorn tree next. Has anyone had experience with either of these trees for making bows? Is there any other nuisance trees that grow like weeds that are good for bows. I live in North Dakota/Minnesota.
If by buckthorn you mean hawthorn, then it’ll make a good bow.
@@clayhayeshunter Buckthorn is a invasive hedge row tree from Europe that seems to take over the woods. Some grow straight, most don't. It seems like hard wood when dried out. It has black berries, oval pointed leaves, and long thorns all over. It has a red/orange heart wood. I'll look for Hawthorne I know we have it. Thanks
Give that buckthorn a try. I bet it’ll make a good bow.
Hi Clay. Are you a PA member? I was a member a few years ago when I started ut bow making. But I make laminated glass bows now so I moved to Tradgang....
I'd love to be at that event, have you ever tried pana darts?
I don’t even know what that is.
@@clayhayeshunter There homemade hooked darts launched from a slingshot.🎯🎯
Oooo, sounds interesting.
@@clayhayeshunter So true, it was invented by street gangs from the Philippines.
I shout a lot of 3D the first year before I hunted with a bow we whonted a lot of practice before shooting at a live animal opening day I harvested a 5+5 Rosavelt it took me 7 hrs to find an take him down .
Que bueno que alla lo practican mucho a la arqueria encambio aca en Bs As muy poco yo lo practico 3 veses por semana me gusta muy mucho el arco y la flecha como me gustaria estar haya con ustedes para estar mas tiempo me quisiera irme a vivir haya pero no se hablar ingles si tendria a alguien aya que viviera un amigo me iria ya no la pienceria tanto pero la desgracia que no lo tengo miro tus videos y me gustan mucho como haces los arcos esos arcos me gustan que sean todo de madera de solo una pieza asi con una buena madera encambio los arcos de poleas no no me agrada se que tienen talves mas potencias pero no me agradan me quedo con los Longbow recurbdos y rectos y de una sola pieza que lo sea de madera natural lo mejor un abrazos a todos les mando de Bs As Argentinà chau
Could you post a link to the forum I am in New Mexico would love to go to a traditional shoot
Thank you
Just google Primitive Archer. And Tradgang.
My question is, since this is traditional bow making, I don't see any people with American or north american Indian interested or participating in this events. Why?, They are the ones who made these kind of bows , I hope I am not mistaken.
There is a excellent UA-cam on here Shooting and Drawing French Short Bow ;)
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I could be wrong but that looks like Jimmy blackmons place where he makes bows
That's my home. Great video. I hope to see many of you there this year. I'll be there the whole shoot.
When does this event start? I would make that drive. It looks to be a great time
It looks like the guy behind you needs to take a big step forward.
6:54 min Uwe Thema thumbrelease top shoot a horsebow, please 😋
Hey u should invite kramer ammos a bow builder on UA-cam for this years event
Anybody going to cloverdale shoot. I was till gas got over 5 dollars 💸 💵 💲
А как можно купить ваш лук?
All that about Joe Turner chicken. You go to a self bow challenge and don't compete. Whats a coat of tung oil.
Sorry, automatic word Korrektur, please use, not Thema Uwe xD