I’ve got a complete arrow masterclass on the back burner. It’ll include making shafts from scratch, self nocks, self made points and fletching by hand. Lotta work to film the arrow process so it’ll take some time. Coming soon, though!
I agree with the arrow build, I know most staves are supposed to be aged for about four years. But what I'm wondering is if that's the same for Arrows as well? The other thing I'd like to see is heat treating the bellies of a bows and what the added performance would be! Great Channel and videos! Thank you!
Arrow wood should also be well seasoned. There was even a law in Medieval times that described punishments for any fletcher who sent the King arrows from unseasoned wood.
Hundreds of videos where most use specialized jigs and tools. And here is a decent no frills methodology that even covers those terrible goose neck ones that are rarely covered in this aspect. :) Thank you very much!
Good presentation on sharpening the scrapers. I learned how to make scrapers from old handsaw blades in the 1970's at Mystic Seaport. John Gardner was teaching wooden boat building then. Ours were not so nicely flattened, etc. as yours. We just focused on a good edge and bur on one side which we used on the planking for small boats. Scraping is a lot more fun than sanding!
I’ve got a complete arrow masterclass coming soon. Everything including making the shafts from scratch, self nocks, self made points, and fletching by hand. It’s a lot of work to film the process so it’ll take some time.
Im just taking a quick break from tillering to thank you for making this video. I watched this earlier and just now got to sharpen my scrapper. Its sharper than ever after following your instructions ❤. Tillering a bow is always a very long process for me bc of my scraper. I always thought i have it as sharp as it can get it but i was wrong
Thanks for posting. There are lots of vids on youtube about sharpening a card scraper. Some of them are very elaborate and time consuming in the edge prep. The reality is that most of the methods on YT work, but in my experience, prepping the edge straightforwardly as in this vid works just fine. You need something harder than your card in order to burnish the edge, and I've found the shaft of a chrome vanadium screwdriver works. I also think the quality of the metal used for the scraper is important, as sometimes the burnished edge doesn't last. I'm not sure what 'quality' means as yet, perhaps it's the carbon content of the steel. :)
Bending recurves with dry heat and steam has been covered thoroughly by some of the bowyers who've been on UA-cam longer. I'm not really a fan of recurves. The risk of damaging the bow during the process is higher than the value they add to the build.
Great video my friend... I've been getting into short , but full draw length, sinew backed osage, would like to see how you would build them. Thanks for the videos..
Great suggestion! A short sinew-backed bow is in the plans for sure. I’ll wait til early springtime for that one so I don’t risk freezing the sinew during curing.
I’ve watched several videos on card scrapers and have never been able to get a good burr. Might the scraper metal be too hard? I bought a kit with a burnisher and several cards. Thanks
Very helpful video. I would like to see a video listing your most used tools and links if possible on where to source. I am specifically interested in the rasps you use. I have shinto and use it alot in making axe handles, your other rasps look very effective and not what I have seen before. Thanks again for your sharing your expertise. Best regards, Chris
You should get in contact with Justin Rackly. He's a fellow UA-camr better known as "Lake Fork Guy". He's an avid outdoorsman who has made a couple of bows himself. I believe he's even taken a deer with one of his bows. Anyway I'm sure he would love to talk to a professional bowyer. Would be awesome to see you and Justin do a collaboration video. Someone else you may want to check out is Dash Rendar he does heavy war bow content on his channel. I mean HEAVY war bows. Draw weight is like 150 lbs.
I'd give up on the card scraper unless you have a true burnishing tool or a tungsten screwdriver. Tired of damaging my current screwdrivers and achieving no burr
Love it!! Would love to see a full arrow build video! I know theres tons of ways to do it im just curious on how you build your arrows.
I’ve got a complete arrow masterclass on the back burner. It’ll include making shafts from scratch, self nocks, self made points and fletching by hand. Lotta work to film the arrow process so it’ll take some time. Coming soon, though!
@@organicarchery heck yeah!! Glad to hear it!!
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I agree with the arrow build, I know most staves are supposed to be aged for about four years. But what I'm wondering is if that's the same for Arrows as well? The other thing I'd like to see is heat treating the bellies of a bows and what the added performance would be! Great Channel and videos! Thank you!
Arrow wood should also be well seasoned. There was even a law in Medieval times that described punishments for any fletcher who sent the King arrows from unseasoned wood.
@@organicarchery that's awesome, little tidbits of history like this in your videos would be very entertaining as well! Thank you sir!
I plan to do an English-style longbow soon and will add some history!@@bruceallen6377
Excellent photography. It really adds to the explanation.
Great video on sharpening the scrapers. I kinda wondered how it was done. Looks fun using the scrapers.
Great video, I’ve never seen someone use a burnishing rod.
It’s harder steel and works a little better than the shank of a screwdriver.
Hundreds of videos where most use specialized jigs and tools. And here is a decent no frills methodology that even covers those terrible goose neck ones that are rarely covered in this aspect. :)
Thank you very much!
I hope this method works well for you! Thanks for watching!
Good presentation on sharpening the scrapers. I learned how to make scrapers from old handsaw blades in the 1970's at Mystic Seaport. John Gardner was teaching wooden boat building then. Ours were not so nicely flattened, etc. as yours. We just focused on a good edge and bur on one side which we used on the planking for small boats. Scraping is a lot more fun than sanding!
I have a 12mm twist drill bit with the flutes wrapped in painters tape, I use the shank as a burnisher 😊
Congratulations on the video. I would like the arrow making theme if possible ok
I’ve got a complete arrow masterclass coming soon. Everything including making the shafts from scratch, self nocks, self made points, and fletching by hand. It’s a lot of work to film the process so it’ll take some time.
Im just taking a quick break from tillering to thank you for making this video. I watched this earlier and just now got to sharpen my scrapper. Its sharper than ever after following your instructions ❤. Tillering a bow is always a very long process for me bc of my scraper. I always thought i have it as sharp as it can get it but i was wrong
Thx, this is by a mile the best explanation video on how to do this and just what I needed....
Glad it helped!
Love the addition of the oil. I’ve not been doing that up to this point. Thanks for the tip!
It really helps to keep the burnisher from snagging!
I'll try again I make bows also and always had problems with The scraper
Thanks for posting. There are lots of vids on youtube about sharpening a card scraper. Some of them are very elaborate and time consuming in the edge prep. The reality is that most of the methods on YT work, but in my experience, prepping the edge straightforwardly as in this vid works just fine. You need something harder than your card in order to burnish the edge, and I've found the shaft of a chrome vanadium screwdriver works. I also think the quality of the metal used for the scraper is important, as sometimes the burnished edge doesn't last. I'm not sure what 'quality' means as yet, perhaps it's the carbon content of the steel. :)
Thank you this is definitely going to help me out a lot.
First time I’ve seen this method of sharpening, will try! Thanks 😊
I hope it helps you put a nice edge on your scrapers!
Superb explanation, and by far the best technique I have seen.....off to give it a try 😁
Thank you. I hope it works well for you!
In depths tips and tricks for developing a tillering eye
Good idea! I’ll add it to the list 👊🏼
Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge 👍
Very nice, thank you. Would you mind tell us something about the tattoos on your forearm and hands/ fingers? I really would appreciate it. Thanks.
Have to try oiling my burnisher next time makes sense. thanks.
Just found your channel ....right up my alley!!
Welcome! Glad to have you.
I notice you seem to use a shallow chisel on the flat side of your "D" section bows?? Can you show us what you are doing there and why?
Very in depth, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
*- Excellent tutorial ! ! !*
Glad you liked it!
Another suggestion would be a quick video on flipping tips or recurves with steam or dry heat and getting them to stay and not straighten back out...
Bending recurves with dry heat and steam has been covered thoroughly by some of the bowyers who've been on UA-cam longer. I'm not really a fan of recurves. The risk of damaging the bow during the process is higher than the value they add to the build.
those shavings would make great tinder. i like your indigenous tatto's .
Great video my friend... I've been getting into short , but full draw length, sinew backed osage, would like to see how you would build them.
Thanks for the videos..
Great suggestion! A short sinew-backed bow is in the plans for sure. I’ll wait til early springtime for that one so I don’t risk freezing the sinew during curing.
I’ve watched several videos on card scrapers and have never been able to get a good burr. Might the scraper metal be too hard? I bought a kit with a burnisher and several cards. Thanks
Awesome thanks
Thy great tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful video. I would like to see a video listing your most used tools and links if possible on where to source. I am specifically interested in the rasps you use. I have shinto and use it alot in making axe handles, your other rasps look very effective and not what I have seen before. Thanks again for your sharing your expertise. Best regards, Chris
That’s a good idea. I can break it down into must-haves, nice-to-haves and luxury tools. I’ll add it to the list!
I've seen other people slide the burnished off the edge as they run the burnished along it.
Does that help/hurt/not affect the quality of the burr?
That technique works well too. I don’t find much of a difference in the quality of the burr either way.
Great video. But what grade on the sandpaper?
It’s mentioned in the video and the description. 220 grit.
Do you think it is possible to recreate the Avatar Na'Vi bow?
I’ll watch some more stuff about Na’Vi bows and if it’s reasonable, I’ll make one!
Does any metal work as a card scraper?
Spring steel is usually preferred.
You should get in contact with Justin Rackly. He's a fellow UA-camr better known as "Lake Fork Guy". He's an avid outdoorsman who has made a couple of bows himself. I believe he's even taken a deer with one of his bows. Anyway I'm sure he would love to talk to a professional bowyer. Would be awesome to see you and Justin do a collaboration video. Someone else you may want to check out is Dash Rendar he does heavy war bow content on his channel. I mean HEAVY war bows. Draw weight is like 150 lbs.
Thank you for the suggestions! I’ll look those guys up 👊🏼🏹
I'd give up on the card scraper unless you have a true burnishing tool or a tungsten screwdriver.
Tired of damaging my current screwdrivers and achieving no burr
@@jacoblee5546 I agree, and recommend in the video that everyone purchase a proper burnishing rod.
Hopy shit I dont think I've ever seen a scraper take off wood like a plane befire
Should be just like a mini plane! Long, translucent curls.