Deadly Bow From Cheap Fishing Rods!

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  • @Georgecobb-s1v
    @Georgecobb-s1v 2 місяці тому +61

    I am impressed with your innovation as well as your archery skills! A PRIMITIVE bow made with MODERN materials! I made my first bow 70 years ago, using an Army surplus machete, a Scout utility knife, a Hickory sapling, & multiple strands of kite cord for the bow string. I am glad to see that younger generations are utilizing ancient skills with modern materials. May god bless you & yours.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +10

      Thank you sir! Its good to read a comment from someone who was growing up in time when self reliance and creativity was a must, people like you give me inspiration. God bless!

  • @robertdodd9623
    @robertdodd9623 2 місяці тому +14

    There should be a Bow like this in every Survival Kit ! Excellent Job

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      @@robertdodd9623 Thanks a lot! Im glad to hear that! 🙏😀

  • @joedaniels4646
    @joedaniels4646 2 місяці тому +20

    Simply amazing! I would have never thought of trying something like that in a million years!
    Great job brother! God bless!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +4

      Thanks brother! Im glad you like it! Take care 😀

  • @jasonknox5930
    @jasonknox5930 2 місяці тому +29

    Performed way better than I expected. Nice work mate 👍

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Agree, i was surprised! Thanks a lot!

    • @Source-here
      @Source-here 2 місяці тому

      @@Helmbowman Can you give Links on this fishing rods? On many websites? Thank You!!!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      @Source-here hi friend, i have buy this rods in local Chinese store, so i don’t have links, but there are this rods on ebay or aliexpress for sure

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      @johncheetham4607 its just important that they are not hollow but full fiber rods

  • @gussie88bunny
    @gussie88bunny 3 місяці тому +24

    That is excellent. It's a bit ridiculous how well it works. I watch videos of people carving wood for days on end with great skill into perfectly tillered bows ....... but you achieve a similar result with a bent fibreglass rod from the Chunese shop.
    I've seen some of your other videos, so i know you're also very skilled ....... but there's something fun about cheating like this.
    Nice video, thank you

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому +7

      Thanks a lot! Im used to work hard to make a good bow, so this feels crazy, its like cheat code 😂

    • @RubenPaloma-tl9kd
      @RubenPaloma-tl9kd 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@HelmbowmanCan i use it to cross bow

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      @RubenPaloma-tl9kd Sure, you can cut them shorther

    • @RubenPaloma-tl9kd
      @RubenPaloma-tl9kd 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Helmbowman what kind of fishing rod did you use

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +2

      @RubenPaloma-tl9kd the cheapest fiberglass rods, its only important that is not hollow but full fiber

  • @jonabub
    @jonabub 3 місяці тому +42

    Snow marking rods, such as to stick in the ground and mark the street location, should be available for cheaper and still do the trick.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому +16

      Great idea! Basically any fiberglass rod will work

    • @divine308
      @divine308 2 місяці тому +6

      Those can make insane arrows

    • @mikehawkslong5529
      @mikehawkslong5529 2 місяці тому +9

      I saw your comment 2 days ago and decided to try it. Woke up this morning, went to lowes to grab 2 snow marking sticks at 48" long. Cut them down to 33" 1/2" and widdled a 5" handle from some scrap wood i had lying around. Used some jute twine for the string. I spent maybe 3 hours on it, maybe a few minutes less.
      Im sad to say the rods I was able to find were not strong enough, maybe had a 10lb pull at the least. The rods that were available were 1/4", maybe 3/8" or 1/2" rods would have been better. I night try making arrows from them tomorrow instead. Will update with progress if I decide to try.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +4

      @mikehawkslong5529 A yeah, that is too thin, mine were 10mm thats close to 3/8”… As for arrows i think that would be maybe too heavy, probably over 1000grains, but let me know, I’m interested 😀

    • @adboroutdoor..7662
      @adboroutdoor..7662 24 дні тому

      or regular fiberglass rods

  • @derickfranks1589
    @derickfranks1589 2 місяці тому +8

    Very effective and useful quick bow. Definitely a neat and handy sanding trick also.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks friend, im glad you like it 😀

  • @UncleDanBand64
    @UncleDanBand64 3 місяці тому +48

    Well that would certainly make a great survival bow

  • @AlexRixon
    @AlexRixon 2 місяці тому +2

    That is a cool light weight survival bow. Very easy to strap to the outside of a pack. Good work. ❤

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks a lot friend, im glad you like it! 😁

  • @joshuagayouauthor8401
    @joshuagayouauthor8401 12 днів тому

    I love how it performs given the lack of traditional skill required to make it. You didn't really have to balance the limbs, didn't have to worry about alignment, none of the fine adjustments a bowyer would have to make to get it tuned. And despite all that, this sucker really competes. Brilliant idea, and fantastic shooting.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  12 днів тому

      Thanks a lot brother! Like you said its not bad considering ease of making it

  • @DePistolero
    @DePistolero Місяць тому

    Mind blown!!! By your creativity and resourcefulness!!! Also this is a very usable bow!!!! Very portable and carryable!!! Will be doing this!!! Thanks!!!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thanks a lot brother! Im glad that you will give it a try! 😀

  • @jarchdm
    @jarchdm 3 місяці тому +5

    Always a pleasure to see a new innovative video from the Helm 😊.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks a lot brother! You too don’t lack with innovations 😁

    • @jarchdm
      @jarchdm 3 місяці тому

      @@Helmbowman thanks I like to make new interesting useful stuff

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому +1

      @jarchdm Looking forward to you projects 😃

  • @BLACKGRAAL
    @BLACKGRAAL Місяць тому

    thanks you ,i look his video and make my self and the bow like you teach , its done and work a lot ! congratulations from Brazil !

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thanks a lot! Im glad that you made bow like this! 😀💪🏻

  • @mutbrecht3166
    @mutbrecht3166 2 місяці тому +3

    We could buy such simple bows in the GDR 35 years ago. I loved shooting with them as a child. We made our own arrows out of round sticks from New Year's Eve rockets.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Good old times… Thanks for comment

  • @iwantcheesypuffs
    @iwantcheesypuffs 2 місяці тому +2

    Nice clean version of a takedown bow. Well done!
    The draw weight of 50 lbs was surprising.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks a lot friend!

  • @migmagingenieria
    @migmagingenieria Місяць тому +1

    Wow, that is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing man!!! I'll be making my own pretty soon!!!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks friend! Im glad that you will give it a try! 😁💪🏻

  • @1A-defended-By-2A
    @1A-defended-By-2A 2 місяці тому +3

    Stick some soft material on your bow where the arrow slides to make it more quiet.
    Or add an arrow guide?
    Love the simplicity!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes, i usually use soft side of velcro for that, thanks for watching friend! 🙏😀

    • @deansmith9232
      @deansmith9232 Місяць тому

      What kind of string you recommend? Most excellent bow!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      @deansmith9232 Thanks a lot! Im using b55 dacron on all of my bows

  • @jetonbehluli01
    @jetonbehluli01 3 місяці тому +4

    Amazing video! Keep them coming

  • @kentnern1659
    @kentnern1659 14 днів тому

    for a hack, im suprised at how fast it shoots. Im guessing those thin limbs reduces alot of drag force. Now, im inspired to build one too. thanks!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  14 днів тому

      Yes! I was also surprised! Probably that narrow limbs do the trick… Im glad you like it, thanks!

  • @adboroutdoor..7662
    @adboroutdoor..7662 24 дні тому

    Kompaktowy sprzęt. Po złożeniu ramiona łuku będą krótsze lub porównywalne do strzał. Wszystko da się zapakować w tubę. Zamiast wędek można kupić zwykłe pręty z włókna szklanego, sprzedają je np. jako tyczki wspierające rośliny. Są różnej grubości, więc odpowiednią siłę naciągu można uzyskać też poprzez grubość prętów/tyczek. Dobra robota.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  24 дні тому

      Thanks for watching bro! In my country there is nothing available, only the fishing rods, anything else is some kind of plastic or hollow fiberglass… Good idea for tube, thanks!

  • @kenthatfield4287
    @kenthatfield4287 2 місяці тому +9

    I wish you would shoot some of those arrows through a chronograph using your fishing rod bow

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Yes, need to buy chrono

  • @progradepainting3755
    @progradepainting3755 2 місяці тому +2

    This would be an awesome bow for blind hunting. Very innovative and simple.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      I agree with you, thanks a lot!

  • @TheKimjoh560
    @TheKimjoh560 2 місяці тому +2

    Thats crazy cool! I've seen older bows like this made out of hollow metal tubes with a recrangular cross section. But this has has litterarily no mass to it whatsoever its litterarily like 1/20th the size of my 45 pound recurve lol
    I guess there might be some potential failure points around those notches and along the edge of the handle? Maybe gluing on a different piece for the notches wouldnt compromise the material as much

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks a lot! That steel tubes bows were fascinating! This was an experiment, so i want to keep it as simple as possible, next time i will probably glue some nock overlays, but on the other hand, fiberglass is so tough that i dough that it need them

  • @GaryMarsh2
    @GaryMarsh2 Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic video and I will be creating one for my arsenal. Thank you. I also would like to warn you about feeding dogs walnuts, they can cause significant issues to dogs and are toxic. I had a golden get into a small bag of walnuts and it almost killed him. One here or there may not pose a problem, but several can. Anyway, great video.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thanks a lot! Im glad you like this bow! Thanks for advice about walnuts, many people warned me about that after this video, good to know, thanks again

  • @Igorrobinhud
    @Igorrobinhud 3 місяці тому +1

    Svaka cast..... Za 10eur...i trud naravno... Sa velikim umecem dobijes odlican luk... Bravoooo

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому +2

      Hvala brate! Iskreno, iznenadio sam se kako je dobro ispao, ovako deluje kao decija igracka, ali kad sam ispalio prvu strelu iz njega video sam da je ozbiljan luk 😅

  • @bq1013
    @bq1013 2 місяці тому +1

    1:13 was just brutal 💀💀 I thought my molars were going to explode in my jaw

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Ah, sorry 😅😂

    • @bq1013
      @bq1013 2 місяці тому

      @@Helmbowman awesome vid otherwise, just food for thought for editing in the future 😃

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks!

  • @ArmedAndIndigenous
    @ArmedAndIndigenous 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow this is awesome. I grew up in a fishing village in Alaska and I never even thought of this!😅

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot friend, im glad you like it 😄

  • @yunggeist3211
    @yunggeist3211 2 місяці тому +1

    Very cool shortbow. Looks slick too

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks! It is lightning fast 😁

  • @howardb.728
    @howardb.728 Місяць тому

    Brilliant resourcefulness ...well done!

  • @deividoliveirafaria6541
    @deividoliveirafaria6541 2 місяці тому

    Finally a DIY that don't need factory machinery to make. Very good idea, what is the nominal poundage of the fishing rods used?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot friend! I don’t know, they doesn’t have any markings, only thing i know is that they are 10mm diameter and made from fiberglass

    • @deividoliveirafaria6541
      @deividoliveirafaria6541 2 місяці тому

      @Helmbowman Oh right, I ask because I was thinking about buying online. But you displayed enough of tips, good video!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      @deividoliveirafaria6541 Good luck with your project friend 😃

    • @deividoliveirafaria6541
      @deividoliveirafaria6541 2 місяці тому

      @@Helmbowman thanks brother ✌🏻

  • @stevenhard3961
    @stevenhard3961 Місяць тому

    6' long solid fiberglass snow poles 3-4 taped together and put inside a 1" white PVC 6' tube.

  • @MarkShelby2025
    @MarkShelby2025 3 місяці тому +5

    Oh yeah 👍🏻 We made Awesome Blowguns From the Surf Rods when we was kids. .

  • @clydebennish2106
    @clydebennish2106 14 днів тому

    Doesnt get more basic... however, i wonder of the rods could be tappered a bit, or shaved flat, to distribute the draw load - seems to be a lot of arc nearer the grip than at the tips. I might give this a go... love the mutt... :)

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  14 днів тому

      Definetly they could, i want to made this video as simple as possible, however little bit of tillering would rise performance, especially the tips can be narrowed down to reduce unnecessary weight… Give it a try, and thanks for watching friend! 😄

  • @billhodgson4105
    @billhodgson4105 2 місяці тому +1

    When I was a kid in the early 70s we made bows from old cane poles and 35 cent arrows (stapled on feathers) shot a lot of frogs with them ha ha

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Thats nice to hear, people in that times were much more creative

  • @12clr12
    @12clr12 3 місяці тому +3

    Pretty cool, what is the length of this bow? Nice job.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks a lot friend, its about 47 inches long

  • @HC-Alfred
    @HC-Alfred 2 місяці тому +2

    When i was kid, i used to make bows from those bamboo fishing rods

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Nice! Thanks for sharing 😀

  • @dragonsage6909
    @dragonsage6909 2 місяці тому

    Wow! Cool idea, I've made bows from old wooden hockey sticks, but this is a great new idea.
    Thanks
    :)

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks a lot! Are hockey sticks good for bow? 😀

    • @dragonsage6909
      @dragonsage6909 2 місяці тому +1

      @Helmbowman not bad, they have to be the old wooden ones, a bit short but will work.
      :)

  • @Patshes
    @Patshes 2 місяці тому +1

    Cool bow ! And at a good price. Will definitely keep it in mind 🆒😎🤘🏻

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      @@Patshes im glad to hear that, thanks!

  • @adders45
    @adders45 2 місяці тому

    A central brace will increase poundage a little and prevent any splintering ehere the rods meet the inserts. Will no longer be takedown though.

  • @OnTheRiver66
    @OnTheRiver66 2 місяці тому

    Ingenious! Great video.

  • @Svenson-kr2ry
    @Svenson-kr2ry Місяць тому

    Really excellent work. 👍👍

  • @angelotiu4784
    @angelotiu4784 2 місяці тому

    This is the person you would want on your team during a zombie apocalypse

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Hahhaha we will be prepared 😁

  • @stewartwoerle6351
    @stewartwoerle6351 3 місяці тому

    That looks bloody great! The only thing I would suggest is cut a notch in the handle foam for the arrow to rest against, or wrap something around the upper limb. That ‘shoooooock’ noise of the arrow against fibreglass on every draw is going to alert game. Otherwise, great job mate 👍

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому +1

      That is true, i will make version 2 with some modifications, thanks for comment bro!

  • @greyscout01
    @greyscout01 2 місяці тому

    Very slick idea. Turned out great.

  • @genericalfishtycoon3853
    @genericalfishtycoon3853 2 місяці тому

    That came out sweet man, excellent build! 👍

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks a lot friend!

  • @rickschneider3887
    @rickschneider3887 2 місяці тому +1

    Another idea I used to do is cut fiberglass driveway marker poles into the bow limbs

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      That is good idea! Thanks!

  • @JollywoodJoel
    @JollywoodJoel 2 місяці тому

    i wanna see a technique like this but from 1 fishing pole even if it's less draw weight and made with only the gear you'd bring with you hiking. i think that would be a great watch.

  • @Oddman1980
    @Oddman1980 Місяць тому

    Ok, this looks like so much fun I have to try it.

  • @geogemini8528
    @geogemini8528 2 місяці тому +1

    That looks great! I was thinking about making a heavy one out of 3/4 pvc pipe and as many of those fiberglass road markers that i can fit. Im not sure if i want to make a 1 or 2 piece yet. Do you have any idea how many pounds each of those markers add? I was thinking 4 would get me up to 75# at least.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Good idea! Do you know the diameter of markers? From what I’ve seen on youtube i think you will reach 75# or even more

    • @geogemini8528
      @geogemini8528 2 місяці тому

      @Helmbowman oh great! I think they are about 1/4 inch. If i decide to make a 2 piece, I'm going to keep it under 65# just out of safety.

  • @FireCrack83
    @FireCrack83 2 місяці тому

    I am learning to build selfbows from natural pieces of wood since 2 years. but this one is an idea i would like to try.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Glad to hear that friend, give it a try 😀

  • @Ben-rj7xs
    @Ben-rj7xs Місяць тому

    Awesome idea you should use fast setting or instant set epoxy

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thanks! I would definitely use epoxy, but i just want to show that it can be done with super glue

  • @taunteratwill1787
    @taunteratwill1787 Місяць тому

    Thank you! Always wondered how to kill an apple! 😋

  • @franks4973
    @franks4973 Місяць тому

    That sanding trick is cool

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thanks a lot friend 😀

  • @press-mitrevski
    @press-mitrevski 2 місяці тому

    i thought about this reasontly, nice to see someone doing it and how good it actually works, powerful, well done!, did you use the rexaton braid-sea line to make the bowstring?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot friend! Ive used regular b55 string material, but i have tried braided line in the past, works good

  • @KennethAlan-sr1ch
    @KennethAlan-sr1ch Місяць тому +1

    Wow thats awesome!

  • @chadgarner9371
    @chadgarner9371 2 місяці тому +7

    Awesome bow build. Fun fact, it is never recommended to feed walnuts to dogs for they can be very toxic to them.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +3

      Thanks a lot friend! Also thanks for advice 🙏

    • @Taran-d.B.23
      @Taran-d.B.23 2 місяці тому

      Just the green shell. The nut itself is verry healthy, for Dogs also. But just in little doses.

  • @Dsonsee
    @Dsonsee 2 місяці тому

    This is super cool! I wouldn't try it for myself because I'm scared to death of fibreglass explosion but still

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Don’t worry, fiberglass cracks a lot before exploding, it giving us warning signs 😅

  • @normanphair8488
    @normanphair8488 2 місяці тому +2

    Nice job

  • @cotteeskid
    @cotteeskid Місяць тому

    Are you using proper bow string? and how did you determine the correct length? Love the fact the reuse of the foam for the handle that works for arrow shelf. Thanks

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! I have used proper b55 bowstring for this, and i just guess to bow length, it depends how much poundage you want to get from the bow, if you want more that you cut it shorter, if less than leave it longer

  • @smiech5758
    @smiech5758 2 місяці тому +1

    to si musel dodrbat dve nove udice,aby si vytvoril tu hovadinu?

  • @maccaslasher
    @maccaslasher Місяць тому

    Hi. Great video. Youve inspired me to give this a try. Can i ask how long roughly the rods were you used.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Hi friend, thanks! I cut the rods to 60cm each

  • @uncletoad1779
    @uncletoad1779 2 місяці тому

    Great vid! Thank you!

  • @jesseeasley8287
    @jesseeasley8287 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the info by the way

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @frankenstein3163
    @frankenstein3163 Місяць тому

    Great video.
    How hard is it to take apart ? If easy this would be a great incognito back pack bow.
    Now all I need is to figer out how to acquire arrows. Or make them look like something else. Any ideas ?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thanks friend! It is pretty easy to take it apart just like regular 2 piece takedown. And for arrows you can check takedown arrows, they can basically fit in the pocket

    • @frankenstein3163
      @frankenstein3163 Місяць тому

      @@Helmbowman :)
      I figer ill disguise the bow pieces as trek pols. thanks again.

  • @jozefhorvat3625
    @jozefhorvat3625 Місяць тому

    Excellent mate 💪💪💪👌👌👌👍👍👍
    How did you made string ?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thanks a lot friend! Ive made classic flemish twist bow string with b55material

    • @jozefhorvat3625
      @jozefhorvat3625 Місяць тому

      @Helmbowman 👍

  • @ivanlavrente263
    @ivanlavrente263 23 дні тому

    Hello again, I have the possibility to buy easton xx75 platinum plus arrows at good price and I am wandering which of them are the best for hunting with this bow, 2016 or 1916? Thanks in advance for your answer!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  22 дні тому

      Hi friend, i have no experience at all with aluminum arrows, i just shoot carbon ones for now, maybe i should try aluminum in future

  • @MikeBrodie-fz6gm
    @MikeBrodie-fz6gm 2 місяці тому

    its cool..i never heard anything mention about bow string

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! I used regular b55 string material, forgot to mention

  • @Loco-n3d
    @Loco-n3d Місяць тому

    For me good arrows are much more chalanging to build then the bow it self

  • @RobCardIV
    @RobCardIV Місяць тому

    ive only snapped one fiberglass pole in my life.
    if left the surrounding area full of glass shards smaller that I could even see.
    but I could feel them in my skin if I touched anything near the area.
    snapping one of those next to my face and or eyeballs. not even the hospitol could stop the pain you would feel in your eyeballs for a year.
    am i wrong ? Maybe im mistaken, Like i said, ive only ever snapped one fiberglass tent pole. but. the dust was scary.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      You are right, It is nasty as hell, good thing is that its really hard to break and usually cracks a lot before snapping, so it give some warning signs

  • @jesseeasley8287
    @jesseeasley8287 2 місяці тому +1

    This is so cool. I want to make one

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, give it a try 😀

  • @davidscroggins5853
    @davidscroggins5853 2 місяці тому

    I did a homemade bow out of fiberglass tent poles it turned out pretty good also

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Nice! Good to hear that

  • @ΑΣΔΦΓΗΞΚΛ
    @ΑΣΔΦΓΗΞΚΛ 2 місяці тому

    Good idea, thanks.
    I hope that wasn't automotive or cellulose paint. I remember there were issues in the 70s with people painting GRP motorcycle helmets, the paint weakened the polyester resin and they saw so many in A&E where the helmet just gave way that they ran adverts on the TV to warn poeple not to use cellulose paint
    I don't think the chemistry has changed, it may have, but if your bow breaks in a month or two, paint the next one with something compatible with fibreglass.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Hmm that is interesting, thanks for that information, this is acrylic spray paint, never had any problem with it

    • @ΑΣΔΦΓΗΞΚΛ
      @ΑΣΔΦΓΗΞΚΛ 2 місяці тому

      @Helmbowman sounds different, so hopefully different enough. I know automotive acrylics are two part and definitely won't be in a spray can - they evolve HCN as they cure.
      I don't know what compatibility issues may exist with 1 part acrylic as in the can. If the solvent is xylene there may be a problem. It was a delayed effect which was how it got to the point of running TV ads - think I'll have been about seven at the time. Either way, since then I've painted a fibreglass boat and there are paints specifically for it to avoid the issue.
      So if the bow does break sometime check that before blaming the design, which looks good.
      Been watching some traditional Bowyer's channels, was considering a hazel long bow and I was only thinking today how if I could get a square section tube and saw it in half to make it portable.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      @ΑΣΔΦΓΗΞΚΛ That is good to know, thanks brother for all this info

  • @TerryR-pl8hf
    @TerryR-pl8hf 2 місяці тому +1

    How did the tiller come out?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      It bends little bit more near handle because its not tapered, but shoots good anyway

  • @ryhtkj6681
    @ryhtkj6681 Місяць тому

    Job well done, subscribed.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      @@ryhtkj6681 thanks a lot! 🙏

  • @MyJason444
    @MyJason444 2 місяці тому

    You gave me a great idea to use my old rods I was going to trash ..Not now umm Im make that bow .. TY for the great idea

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Im glad to hear that! Give it a try, thanks!

  • @Interdiction
    @Interdiction 5 днів тому

    Wear safety glasses if you do make a bow like this . Splintered grp is a pain if you get it in the eye . Nice job on the bow

  • @UdoWerder
    @UdoWerder 3 місяці тому

    Einen ganz ähnlichen Bogen haben wir , als Kinder aus alten Eggenzinken gemacht , die Bogen waren schwer zu spannen , hatten aber richtig Pfeffer und waren sehr dauerhaft . 😊

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому

      That is great to know, thanks for sharing!

  • @ZofiaPeziol
    @ZofiaPeziol 24 дні тому

    Super sprawa😎👍

  • @mahakaalkalikavatar3449
    @mahakaalkalikavatar3449 Місяць тому

    Thanks man,

  • @abidhajher7076
    @abidhajher7076 2 місяці тому

    Could u use the thinner parts as rudimentary arrows?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      Definitely, it is good idea! Thanks

  • @BIG-DIPPER-56
    @BIG-DIPPER-56 2 місяці тому

    Very, Very Nice !
    😎👍

  • @leblblb
    @leblblb 3 місяці тому +2

    nice job!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot!

    • @leblblb
      @leblblb 2 місяці тому

      @@Helmbowman By the way it reminds me of trb 3d printed bow on joerg sparves channel. Did you see it? it is a 3d printed compound bow but I was wondering if it was possible to use two rods and one siyah in between to make a super easy and fast takedown bow, what do you think?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +1

      @leblblb Yes i know that printed bow from Joerg, it is so cool! That is interesting idea of yours, i think that will work well, if you decide to make that bow, please share the results 😀

    • @leblblb
      @leblblb 2 місяці тому

      @@Helmbowman Sure!

  • @Benjamin.stevens
    @Benjamin.stevens 2 місяці тому

    Awesome idea!

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot friend! 🙏

  • @science2037
    @science2037 2 місяці тому +4

    great, now turn a cheap bow into a fishing rod

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому +2

      Hahahah good idea 😂

    • @alanfrost4661
      @alanfrost4661 23 дні тому

      Providing the fishing shop was open after the bomb has dropped
      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @bongothom
    @bongothom Місяць тому

    This may be useful in the near future

  • @TheEudaemonicPlague
    @TheEudaemonicPlague 2 місяці тому

    I like the idea...you ought to read R. A. MacAvoy's Lens of the World trilogy. Someone in the story makes bows that would have similar properties, only made of metal, and they can be collapsed to fit inside a walking stick...because, in the world the story is set in, random people aren't allowed to carry a bow. Your fiberglass bow could fit inside my walking stick, if it were hollowed out. I like the idea.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot! I will check the books. There are that cane swords, basically sword in walking stick, the bow walking stick is great idea, maybe i should try make one

  • @sc-ww8tv
    @sc-ww8tv Місяць тому

    Spettacolo👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @danielmcguinness6192
    @danielmcguinness6192 Місяць тому

    In the 50s I used Army Tank aeriels

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому

      Thats interesting to hear!

  • @signaturedean
    @signaturedean Місяць тому

    I'm going to build one 😁 just what i need for my pack 🤘earned a sub for creative thinking.. and good shooting 👌

    • @signaturedean
      @signaturedean Місяць тому

      What did your string length end up at? And your draw length? All for reference haha I'm serious about making one. I just ordered the rods 👍

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks friend! Im glad you gonna make one 😁 mu draw length is 27 inches, i give this bow to my friend, so i don’t know the string length, i can ask him i you want, he is drawing this bow to 31inches without problem

    • @signaturedean
      @signaturedean Місяць тому

      @@Helmbowman i just ordered 32" arrows, i should be fine. I stand at 6ft. Thanks again :D

    • @signaturedean
      @signaturedean Місяць тому

      @Helmbowman i have a 70lb BlackSwan, takedown recurve. I haven't used it in too long and need to work back up to it. I also ordered a 35lb exercise draw band for me (my wife, and almost 4yr daughter) to use.. when the little one of ready of course. Very keen to start shooting again 🤘

    • @signaturedean
      @signaturedean Місяць тому

      A mate has carbon fibre rod blanks (hollow and solid) is there anything i should be aware of using carbon fibre?

  • @seb9997
    @seb9997 2 місяці тому

    Genius! never thought abt that

  • @Taran-d.B.23
    @Taran-d.B.23 2 місяці тому

    The Rod has the same diameter at top and Bottom? So staraight 10mm?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Yes, same diameter, no taper

  • @Madperfection
    @Madperfection 2 місяці тому

    Hi, bro! Respect! You a real Kinemaster, i see you good understand what you do, about geometry and mechanics, perfect! So, what you think about bow from polycarbonate?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      @@Madperfection Thanks a lot brother! There are some polycarbonate bows on market, they all are up to 35lbs max, it seems that polycarbonate tends to take set when overstressed, i have no experience with it, but is is worth trying

  • @ivanlavrente263
    @ivanlavrente263 Місяць тому

    Very good idea, how many fps?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks a lot! Dont know fps yet, im waiting for chrono to arrive

    • @ivanlavrente263
      @ivanlavrente263 Місяць тому

      @Helmbowman thanks for answering! Do you think it can be good enough for hunting?

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому +1

      @ivanlavrente263 Yes, for sure, it performs pretty well. I would go hunting with it 😀

    • @ivanlavrente263
      @ivanlavrente263 Місяць тому

      @@Helmbowman thanks again, you are great!🙂

  • @marchhair01
    @marchhair01 2 місяці тому

    Good stuff.

  • @CrazyPolarBear82
    @CrazyPolarBear82 Місяць тому

    you are making me think about making a cross bow using 4 rods, two per limb

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  Місяць тому +1

      Nice idea, that would be powerful

  • @edimarbezerra51
    @edimarbezerra51 2 місяці тому

    Muito bom 👏👏👏

  • @stuartbailey6201
    @stuartbailey6201 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m on my way to Walmart.

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  2 місяці тому

      Great to hear that! 😁

  • @JoelWigginsjr
    @JoelWigginsjr 3 місяці тому

    Hell yeah I just want to be able to cast it and fish as well as take deer or whatever game I see 😂 always interesting bro I’m doing a few horn composite bows now but been thinking about fiberglass lol take care man

    • @Helmbowman
      @Helmbowman  3 місяці тому +1

      Hahahah all in one 🤣 Thanks a lot friend! Try this out, i was surprised how well it performs… 😀

  • @Pete-hh7sn
    @Pete-hh7sn 2 місяці тому

    Way .....Awesome .

  • @RedmanOutdoors366
    @RedmanOutdoors366 3 місяці тому

    Man that's a cool Bow 😎👍🔥🇺🇲🏹💯