I see 188 downvotes. Who would downvote this video, seriosly. Is fun to watch , the cinematografy is very good, the guy is likeble and explains well the art. Seriosly wtf is with people
Why Not Those who downvoted are possessed with “envy.” The Romans called it the “evil eye”. You see it more often in videos where humans are demonstrating skills of self sufficiency.
We live in a World now where no one does/ wants to do the work themselves. If it takes time to do, they want it "Now" and not later. Many schools don't even have an Industrial Arts class anymore. I build one of these bows about 8 years ago from a stave that was provided for me. It still took me about 10 hours over two days to complete. But, I had fun doing it and I still shoot and hunt with the bow. It came out pulling around 87# after the 8-10 coats of tongue oil I put on it to preserve it.
I’m almost 50. I rode my bicycle an hour each way to the local library to check out a book to learn something like this. I learned just enough to want to make another ride. On another day. After all the chores and whatnot. With the advent of the internet a glut of information is at anyone who query’s fingertips. It may not seem like it if you are young but I assure you time is precious. Any downvotes are time wasting fodder. Watch. Learn. Help. Move. Create. Any asshole can knock down a sand castle and tell you it’s wrong. Few know the recipe and willing to do the work.
That bow has a unique blend of elegance ,rustic character , power and beauty! Very well done, thank you for sharing this, so much information! This project is not easy and it requires a artistic touch with patience and perseverance .
Osage Orange was the bow wood of choice by woodland Indians wherever available. The man knows his wood, his tools, and has an experienced eye, feel and a smart mind to get the result. This is craftsmanship, and a pleasure to watch, listen, learn. I have no such skills but do appreciate fine, patient work well done.
@@JustAnotherAlchemist: I quote from One Vast Winter Count: The Native American West before Lewis and Clark (ISBN 978-0-8032-6465-6) by Colin G. Calloway, 2003 University of Nebraska Press, A Note on Terminology (p.xvii): I have used the terms Indian and Native American interchangeably. This book is regarded as a "monumental history" and the author's authority is well established. Now considering these bona fides don't you find your comment petty in the extreme? But, yes, the tree Osage Orange is not indigenous to the Indian subcontinent.
Fantastic! I made my first bow about 9 years ago. I sure wish you had produced this back then. Anyone considering making a bow, do not underestimate how long the tillering process can be. If you rush tillering, you will destroy the bow. Nice job!
Give this man a TV Show! Your youtube channel already has amazing production quality and you do a great job talking through everything you're doing. Don't stop!
Thnkks for posting. Awesome to witness how slow one has to go scraping back the growth rings. I've been rushing it. (I feel the pin-knots add character to the bow)
I appreciate how the video keeps it honest by showing the painstaking effort that went into this bow. By giving great patience and being soft spoken, I have learned many things. Thank you for sharing.
always planned to build a bow.. ive had my wood stored seasoning for years. Then i developed severe arthritis in my hands. So watching you helps to relieve my frustration. Brilliantly crafted, thank you for posting.
I have arthritis in my hands too. I began to take magnesium two years ago and it stopped. I understand you very well because i like shooting with my bows and also making bows from wood. Good luck Keith!
@@nickibradbeer2815 Smoked weed years ago for my depression, it is an excellent medication. seriously thinking about the herb to get some pain free days and making that bow.
This video is THE ABSOLUTELY best one I saw about bow making up to now. But not only that, the way the video is made... A master piece. Thanks a lot for sharing this. WOW!
How on earth are you soo good and knowledgeable about such an old art form like this? You are a black belt craftsman and I would think one would have to be an old man to acquire this skill hahah. You were put on this planet do be a insanely great craftsman!
This video came up as a suggestion by YT tonight when I was browsing to get ideas for a slab of osage I've had curing for about a year now... Excellent Video!!! Great presentation and explanation of technique. Thank you for sharing with us your talents, wisdom and knowledge. God Bless you and your Family
You brought me back to my youth. I used to make bows , go in the woods and shoot dinner. I knew nothing about making a professional bow. I’ve bought bows for my kids and now my grandchildren. I lost my dominant eye ( left handed) in an accident and have tried switching to right handed with no success. I wish every kid grew up shooting a bow . Like fishing. Don’t listen to anyone unless it is positive feedback. I watched the entire video. I may watch it again in two weeks.
RENOVATION UPDATE!! (and yes, I'm rockin' sweatpants and work boots...don't hate! 😜). I've got a crew here this week fixing up the penthouse room. If you follow me on IG, you'll know I started trying to do the siding and windows myself back in August, but quickly realized that the framing was rotted and it basically needed to be rebuilt...so that was put on hold. Now winter is coming up and I'm knee deep in some other projects for the building (more on those soon 😉), so it was time to call in some help and get things moving in parallel. And now, we've got some progress....the old "windows" are out. (I use quotes because they werent proper windows....just pieces of glass siliconed to the frame, which leaked like crazy). New windows going in shortly. I'm filming bits of this so I can share the transformation in an upcoming vid. If you want a SNEAK PEAK of it, then head over to my UA-cam stories for a behind the scenes look. Hope everyone out there is doing well! I'll catch you in two new vids coming later this month!
I made knives for a long time, lost my passion for it, for a while, you my friend, and your videos, sparked my interest into the knife making world again, thank you, subscriber for life.
The Art of Craftsmanship - I’m glad you do, man. My Dad used to say, “If you’re not real careful you’ll learn something new every day.” I apparently have failed to exercise sufficient care, and I learned a number of things. Again, thank you.
he thinks that dull tools are better, compared to skill. he can't control a draw knife and therefore apparently likes his tools dull...does he evenm know how to sharpen his tools?!?!
Absolutely fantastic video. This isn't just a video about bowmaking, it's about understanding wood. As an aside, the cabinet scraper! One of the most underestimated and useful tools a carpenter should always have. I am constantly amazed by the number of 'highly educated' "artisans" who don't even know what on is.
Thanks for the waffles. When you said that, instant craving. Lucky I have a gal that understands, and likes to spoil me. Great video. Turned out beautiful. Now I gotta find that Flemish string video. Oh, there it is. Next in play list.
I used the same oil heating technique for putting recurves on my hickory longbow and it works very well. Great job and a true pleasure to see you shooting with your daughter
As someone whos never even attempted to make a bow in his life, I can proudly say if I was using as a make along video of sorts I would have no issues. Good job man you did what alot of people on this platform cant do I hope to see more of your videos in the future and maybe someone will take some pointers from this.
I grew up watching Roy Underhill with the same level of sheer fascination at the skill and craftsmanship I saw. Honestly, I enjoy this even more for the photography, editing, and lack of corny jokes. Fantastic project!
That is a beautiful bow. Those pin knots give it character and anyone who has built or attempted to build a self-bow knows the extra work it takes. Thanks for sharing.
This was an incredible amount of work, and an impressive level of attention to detail. I'm very impressed with how well you know the wood you're working with. This is so much more advanced than the sticks we used to tie strings to as kids 🤣
I have made many bows that function well, one I made from a sapling that took me 45 minutes but this bow out of a wood I have never used is outstanding. The next wood fair in Martock, Somerset I’m going to look for some Osage orange. This man has the patience of job. Good work.
Great video - Thanks for sharing! As a kid I had a passion for pellet guns, homemade bows and slingshots. Retired now and those passions are still there - stronger than ever! Draw a self-bow and feel the live power there - can't help but smile. Have a bunch of staves in the garage, think I will go out and have a discussion with a nice hornbeam one. Cheers! Hank
Watched the whole video. As time went by I got more and more invested and got more scared too. Scared it was all going to end with "now we give it a nice 'bow shape' and varnish it". But no. You kept the shape that gave the best performance. Amazing. Thanks for the video!
This was a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. It was a joy to watch you make this. I'm looking forward to seeing many more such projects from you. Loving all of your videos. And by the way , you have the perfect soothing voice to go along with these projects. Kudos to you.
Thanks guy! This has been the most comprehensive video I've seen for osage bows!!! Most pretty much tell ya follow the grain add they breeze through but you spoke on the knots and different layers which was helpful
Excellent instructional video! Well spoken and gave the what, how and why of what you were doing which helps everyone better understand. Beautiful work!
Cool Longbow, very nice. The idea with the carving or engraving of the Tips, i dont no the right word be cause i am from Germany, is also cool. I habe never Seen bevor. Good Job, well done.
I totally enjoyed your video. Such dedication and excellent craftsmanship. Everything is so authentic, I feel like I am 10 years old reading an old Robin Hood book! Keep the videos coming.
One of the many great parts of the video, near the end, he says: "...it's been *two great days* ..." This gentleman made *that* bow in *two* days. It would take me two days to find a bow online. I bow to you, fine sir, (silly pun intended). And I tip my hat for sharing your sport with your family. For whatever it's worth, I was already giving a +1 and subbing before the 1 minute mark, due to the crystal clear speech, contagious peace of mind, camera angle, image quality, and illumination. Remaining 47 minutes only got better. Thank you very much! Amazing craftmanship. YT nailed it with "My recommended" today.
WoW amazing craftsmanship ! I wish I can pretend to be that skilled !! Thanks very much for sharing . It was at the same time super interesting and powerfully relaxing ... And it feels like you are leaving in a super nice area
Enjoyed every second of that video! Takes me back. I've made quite a few bows, but only a couple out of osage. Still have one that was a bamboo backed osage bow. Love those longbows!
I just found your channel and subscribed straight away !!.. when I looked to see how long left, I was pleased it was only half way through!!. Just going to watch till the end. Then I will catch up on all other previous videos !. GREAT CHANNEL !!! Thank you.
I have a farm that's loaded with Osage Orange trees, and I cut some logs (large limbs) for a friend's brother-in-law that makes bows. He's supposed to make me one, since he's got enough wood to make far more than he'll ever build. After watching your video, I think I'll give that a try one of these days. (don't hold your breath though...ha!) Great video and great bow!
Bo-dock is great wood for bow making. You are correct in saying here in the south that it is called such. Osage orange is a good hard wood that is getting harder to find down here to be truthful, but when it is found makes for great projects.
Osage Orange is the most unforgiving wood in the world . One can spend hours and hours working on a stave which looks promising ... only to start seeing "whorls" in the grain . You got my respect and my first primitive Osage bow was made with stone tools . ATB
SAR TRACKING ...we call it hedge wood here in Kansas and you are spot on. The only wood that is easier to drill and tap than to nail. The older it gets the harder it gets. The Osage Indians of this area made their bows and even arrow shafts from this frustrating wood. This lends me to believe they had to have had at least a few cuss words in their vocabulary.
Lee Barnhart - I have a home in New Mexico and a home not far from Wichita . I grew up in southern Missouri where hedge wood is known as... and pronounced "Bow Dark" . The original spelling is French and spelled BoisD'ark . Pronounced bweh dare..k . It means "wood for bows" in the French language and was coined by early French explorers . There is a town in Missouri named Bois D'ark . Good luck asking for directions from the locals if you do not pronounce the towns name Bow Dark . I have made 6 primitive Plains flat bows from hedge wood - hedge apple - "bow dark" . A couple looked fantastic until you hear and feel that faint "crack" at full draw on the 10th shot . The same feeling like that letter telling you your property taxes just went up again . All the best Lee and Thanks for your comments .
Thank you for showing that heat bending technique, I scoured the internet for references to it and found it nowhere else. Not on Wikipedia, forum references were dead links, etc.
I'd like to suggest making dust covers for all your machine switches. I'll also try n notify the machine companys to start adding them. Im sure all the dust build up wouldnt be good getting back in behind them. I know I'm going to make some for my stuff if I can figure out how once I get my shop done. Nice video btw. Thanks!
A great build. I’m a long term bearbow archer. A quick suggestion for you is on raise your nick point. As you see the arrow was flying point up. The other thing is aiming. If you draw your bow back an place your middle finger in the corner of your mouth you get a consistent draw length as well as a repeating sight picture. This will help shrink your groups. God bless and great work.
To be perfectly honest I have no desire to make my own long bow, and I doubt that I ever will, but it was absolutely beautiful watching you make this bow.... please share more work in the future, because it was so much fun watching.....
Awesome video,..............He draws the bow and shows the actual lay out of the bow. He shows you how to get the waste wood off down to your bow's back. He explains that all woods have character and you must work around it. All bowyers have a style of their own and different process's. I start with green wood,..... depending on species. If the wood don't check/ crack I take it from bow blank to stave,....but I never bend a bow till the wood has dried. I use a angle grinder and a sanding disc with rubber backing. I use a draw knife and a spoke shave. I totally shape the bow with an 80 or bigger grit sanding disc and turn the wood to dust in about 20 minutes it go's from bow blank to stave. I get by,........but this guys band saw make's it look so easy. But I use vegetable shortening and a heat gun to bend wood,..... because it work's great. This is excellent you-tube content,... bowyers college.
Great craftsmanship and understanding of the natural feel of a piece of wood! I like how you worked the annual rings to retain the strength of the tree. Also it's the first time I see that wood bending technique with the heatgun and the oil, very impressed with it and can't wait to try it, thanks for sharing.
I think you simple approach was right on target I want to make a bow for my daughter and one for me, too. Looking forward to getting some osage that I saw was trimmed and discharged on the forest floor. I hope I can find 3 or 4 nice pieces. I like the fact that it doesn't seem to take a lot of expensive tools, just some concentrated time in the basement. Cant wait to go to Tuckahoe State again to practice shooting targets. Thank you for the thoughtful and informative approach.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your " Build a Longbow " video. Thank you for breaking it down, especially how to work with knots and heat-to-move stubborn areas.
Thing of beauty! Love those slow mo shots at the end. There are three huge Osage orange trees on one side if the school where I work. If they ever take them down I will have the wood slabbed and stored somehow.
The most difficult thing for me to understand is the whole "growth ring" thing. I've never seen anyone really explain what that means and how you find them. Thank you for showing us!
I see 188 downvotes. Who would downvote this video, seriosly. Is fun to watch , the cinematografy is very good, the guy is likeble and explains well the art. Seriosly wtf is with people
Why Not
Those who downvoted are possessed with “envy.” The Romans called it the “evil eye”. You see it more often in videos where humans are demonstrating skills of self sufficiency.
@@MrMoonFlame I would suggest they are possessed.
We live in a World now where no one does/ wants to do the work themselves. If it takes time to do, they want it "Now" and not later. Many schools don't even have an Industrial Arts class anymore. I build one of these bows about 8 years ago from a stave that was provided for me. It still took me about 10 hours over two days to complete. But, I had fun doing it and I still shoot and hunt with the bow. It came out pulling around 87# after the 8-10 coats of tongue oil I put on it to preserve it.
I’m almost 50. I rode my bicycle an hour each way to the local library to check out a book to learn something like this.
I learned just enough to want to make another ride. On another day. After all the chores and whatnot.
With the advent of the internet a glut of information is at anyone who query’s fingertips.
It may not seem like it if you are young but I assure you time is precious.
Any downvotes are time wasting fodder.
Watch. Learn. Help. Move. Create.
Any asshole can knock down a sand castle and tell you it’s wrong.
Few know the recipe and willing to do the work.
@@sgt.guardsman2221 agree with you. if it takes to long and actually requires skill they dont want to hear it.
That bow has a unique blend of elegance ,rustic character , power and beauty! Very well done, thank you for sharing this, so much information! This project is not easy and it requires a artistic touch with patience and perseverance .
Osage Orange was the bow wood of choice by woodland Indians wherever available. The man knows his wood, his tools, and has an experienced eye, feel and a smart mind to get the result. This is craftsmanship, and a pleasure to watch, listen, learn. I have no such skills but do appreciate fine, patient work well done.
There's absolutely no Osage in India.
@@JustAnotherAlchemist:
I quote from One Vast Winter Count: The Native American West before Lewis and Clark (ISBN 978-0-8032-6465-6) by Colin G. Calloway, 2003 University of Nebraska Press, A Note on Terminology (p.xvii): I have used the terms Indian and Native American interchangeably.
This book is regarded as a "monumental history" and the author's authority is well established. Now considering these bona fides don't you find your comment petty in the extreme?
But, yes, the tree Osage Orange is not indigenous to the Indian subcontinent.
So far this is the best video I’ve seen on how to make a bow
Thank you🙏
Fantastic! I made my first bow about 9 years ago. I sure wish you had produced this back then. Anyone considering making a bow, do not underestimate how long the tillering process can be. If you rush tillering, you will destroy the bow. Nice job!
Give this man a TV Show! Your youtube channel already has amazing production quality and you do a great job talking through everything you're doing. Don't stop!
Thanks Jason! Hope we can keep making good videos to keep your attention.
one of the best "coffee hours"' Ive spent in a long while. Thanks SO much for sharing this, keep on keeping traditions alive
Haha thanks Donnie. Hope you have a few more with us.
Thnkks for posting. Awesome to witness how slow one has to go scraping back the growth rings. I've been rushing it. (I feel the pin-knots add character to the bow)
I did not intend to spend 48 minutes watching this, but one second took the next x) Great video
Wow, really enjoyed watching you make the long bow. The 48 mins went by in a flash. Wonderful craftmanship. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate how the video keeps it honest by showing the painstaking effort that went into this bow. By giving great patience and being soft spoken, I have learned many things. Thank you for sharing.
always planned to build a bow.. ive had my wood stored seasoning for years. Then i developed severe arthritis in my hands. So watching you helps to relieve my frustration. Brilliantly crafted, thank you for posting.
I have arthritis in my hands too. I began to take magnesium two years ago and it stopped. I understand you very well because i like shooting with my bows and also making bows from wood. Good luck Keith!
Smoke weed it will go then you can make your bow
@@nickibradbeer2815 Smoked weed years ago for my depression, it is an excellent medication. seriously thinking about the herb to get some pain free days and making that bow.
This video is THE ABSOLUTELY best one I saw about bow making up to now. But not only that, the way the video is made... A master piece. Thanks a lot for sharing this. WOW!
How on earth are you soo good and knowledgeable about such an old art form like this? You are a black belt craftsman and I would think one would have to be an old man to acquire this skill hahah. You were put on this planet do be a insanely great craftsman!
This video came up as a suggestion by YT tonight when I was browsing to get ideas for a slab of osage I've had curing for about a year now...
Excellent Video!!!
Great presentation and explanation of technique. Thank you for sharing with us your talents, wisdom and knowledge.
God Bless you and your Family
Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it. We are hopefully coming out with another bow video this summer... stay tuned!
This is absolutely beautiful craftsmanship and filmography.
You brought me back to my youth. I used to make bows , go in the woods and shoot dinner. I knew nothing about making a professional bow. I’ve bought bows for my kids and now my grandchildren. I lost my dominant eye ( left handed) in an accident and have tried switching to right handed with no success. I wish every kid grew up shooting a bow . Like fishing.
Don’t listen to anyone unless it is positive feedback. I watched the entire video. I may watch it again in two weeks.
Thank you Patrick!
It's awesome how a man with only his intelect and his hands can turn a piece of wood into an all functional weapon. Thank you for sharing!
RENOVATION UPDATE!! (and yes, I'm rockin' sweatpants and work boots...don't hate! 😜).
I've got a crew here this week fixing up the penthouse room. If you follow me on IG, you'll know I started trying to do the siding and windows myself back in August, but quickly realized that the framing was rotted and it basically needed to be rebuilt...so that was put on hold. Now winter is coming up and I'm knee deep in some other projects for the building (more on those soon 😉), so it was time to call in some help and get things moving in parallel.
And now, we've got some progress....the old "windows" are out. (I use quotes because they werent proper windows....just pieces of glass siliconed to the frame, which leaked like crazy). New windows going in shortly. I'm filming bits of this so I can share the transformation in an upcoming vid.
If you want a SNEAK PEAK of it, then head over to my UA-cam stories for a behind the scenes look. Hope everyone out there is doing well! I'll catch you in two new vids coming later this month!
THE BEST self bow tutorial EVER!!!
Thank you.
I made knives for a long time, lost my passion for it, for a while, you my friend, and your videos, sparked my interest into the knife making world again, thank you, subscriber for life.
Enjoyed your video very much. I have gotten old and have to use a CROSSBOW but I still appreciate your craftsmanship. Have a nice day.
It was really cool seeing how the bow bends properly at around 35th minute. Nicely done.
A Stradivarius you can hunt with. Beautiful craftsmanship sir, thank you for sharing your process.
Love that comment!
The Art of Craftsmanship - I’m glad you do, man. My Dad used to say, “If you’re not real careful you’ll learn something new every day.” I apparently have failed to exercise sufficient care, and I learned a number of things. Again, thank you.
So much skill, hardwork and patience required. Great job!
Very steady presentation. Well done for someone who is not a full time bow maker.
Thanks Bud. I’ve had some great teachers, in person and online😉
Metal scrapers are such a useful tool. You are a master craftsman Sir !!!!!!! Amazing Longbow.
he thinks that dull tools are better, compared to skill. he can't control a draw knife and therefore apparently likes his tools dull...does he evenm know how to sharpen his tools?!?!
Absolutely fantastic video. This isn't just a video about bowmaking, it's about understanding wood. As an aside, the cabinet scraper! One of the most underestimated and useful tools a carpenter should always have. I am constantly amazed by the number of 'highly educated' "artisans" who don't even know what on is.
Great video learned a lot, including the oil and heat method. Also, I think it is great that you have father-daughter time.
This is the best explanation of bow making I've watched.
THANK YOU SIR!!
YOUR A GOOD TEACHER
I've made a few ( Osage) bows myself, and will be making a few more this fall....this video brings back alot of memories.....thank you....
What wood,please ?
Dude this is probably the best bow building video I've seen. Thank you for the intricate information!
Thanks Zach. Its my pleasure.
Thanks for the waffles. When you said that, instant craving. Lucky I have a gal that understands, and likes to spoil me.
Great video. Turned out beautiful. Now I gotta find that Flemish string video.
Oh, there it is. Next in play list.
I dont know anything about craftsmanship but I very much enjoyed this video and seeing you take pride in your work. Thank you for making this.
Care in your craft, and camera angles to help understand your explanations. Thank you for showing us this
I used the same oil heating technique for putting recurves on my hickory longbow and it works very well. Great job and a true pleasure to see you shooting with your daughter
As someone whos never even attempted to make a bow in his life, I can proudly say if I was using as a make along video of sorts I would have no issues. Good job man you did what alot of people on this platform cant do I hope to see more of your videos in the future and maybe someone will take some pointers from this.
this, to me, a retired handyman/construction worker, is real craftsmanship--way beyond my ability....subscribed!
So far in my opinion this is the best bow making video, really enjoyed watching it. :)
Awesome video! I watched start to finish and enjoyed each step from raw log to firing. Thanks
Thanks for watching the whole thing brother!
Finally something new, not knife or axe. I'm so impressed, love it!
I grew up watching Roy Underhill with the same level of sheer fascination at the skill and craftsmanship I saw. Honestly, I enjoy this even more for the photography, editing, and lack of corny jokes. Fantastic project!
Wow. That might be the best compliment I have received. Roy Underhill is a huge roll model of mine. Thanks again.
That is a beautiful bow. Those pin knots give it character and anyone who has built or attempted to build a self-bow knows the extra work it takes. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks OldB! It's definitely worth it. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful...can not understand why anyone would dislike this video...
This was an incredible amount of work, and an impressive level of attention to detail. I'm very impressed with how well you know the wood you're working with.
This is so much more advanced than the sticks we used to tie strings to as kids 🤣
Very nice work on this video. I was entertained. Happy to learn some of the finer details of your method. Thank you so much.
Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.
A beautiful bow, and your craftsmanship is a delight to watch. Thank you!
I have made many bows that function well, one I made from a sapling that took me 45 minutes but this bow out of a wood I have never used is outstanding. The next wood fair in Martock, Somerset I’m going to look for some Osage orange. This man has the patience of job. Good work.
Thank you.
Great video - Thanks for sharing! As a kid I had a passion for pellet guns, homemade bows and slingshots. Retired now and those passions are still there - stronger than ever! Draw a self-bow and feel the live power there - can't help but smile. Have a bunch of staves in the garage, think I will go out and have a discussion with a nice hornbeam one. Cheers! Hank
I hope you were successful
@@xunxhinexuicide Yes, thank you, it turned out well. The bow is a Holmegaard style that has a 52 pound draw weight.
Watched the whole video. As time went by I got more and more invested and got more scared too. Scared it was all going to end with "now we give it a nice 'bow shape' and varnish it". But no. You kept the shape that gave the best performance. Amazing. Thanks for the video!
haha We were scared as well... that it would break right at the end and we would have to start all over. Thanks for watching!
Watching at your great work and your patience and also the atmosphere around, I feel very comfortable, thank you very much.
Really nicely planned the job stock . You really love your job no doubt your workmanship is marvellous .
This was a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. It was a joy to watch you make this. I'm looking forward to seeing many more such projects from you. Loving all of your videos. And by the way , you have the perfect soothing voice to go along with these projects. Kudos to you.
Loved it! Pure Craftsmanship... your easy style and great working explanations were really appreciated-thank you!
I've made a number of bows, and none as nice as this. This guy's legit.
UtiliTerran Yeah, he’s really good!
Thank you for the kind word sir!
It was nice watching that raw osage turn into something beautiful in the end. Will try it someday.
Its like magic every time.😁
The oiling of the bow tho... so.... satisfying to watch...
Thanks guy! This has been the most comprehensive video I've seen for osage bows!!! Most pretty much tell ya follow the grain add they breeze through but you spoke on the knots and different layers which was helpful
Wow, no wonder hand crafted bows are so expensive, that is A LOT of work. Awesome bow.
yeah, his draw knife is dull. It doesn't need to be
I just happen to come across this video, and as a craftsman myself I just had to watch it. It was awesome. Thanks, you have a new viewer.
I will remember the dry bending technique you demonstrated. Great vid. Beautiful longbow.
Excellent instructional video! Well spoken and gave the what, how and why of what you were doing which helps everyone better understand. Beautiful work!
Killer video! Always great to see you work around the difficult spots in your projects. Talent , knowledge, and fortitude. Awesome!
Congrats on 25K!
Cool Longbow, very nice. The idea with the carving or engraving of the Tips, i dont no the right word be cause i am from Germany, is also cool. I habe never Seen bevor. Good Job, well done.
The bending technique with the oil is a nice technique, I don't think I have seen that exact technique before.
I totally enjoyed your video. Such dedication and excellent craftsmanship. Everything is so authentic, I feel like I am 10 years old reading an old Robin Hood book! Keep the videos coming.
haha thanks Shane! We will keep them coming.
One of the many great parts of the video, near the end, he says: "...it's been *two great days* ..." This gentleman made *that* bow in *two* days. It would take me two days to find a bow online. I bow to you, fine sir, (silly pun intended). And I tip my hat for sharing your sport with your family. For whatever it's worth, I was already giving a +1 and subbing before the 1 minute mark, due to the crystal clear speech, contagious peace of mind, camera angle, image quality, and illumination. Remaining 47 minutes only got better. Thank you very much! Amazing craftmanship.
YT nailed it with "My recommended" today.
Thank you for all the kind words Hans. We are looking to make another bow video soon. Thanks!
great attention to detail, real patience , produces a first class bow!
Super interesting, had never seen that hot oil timber bending before.
Me either but, I'll sure say that's a superb trick to bend wood aggressively and true awesome video!
Nem eu! Achei um truque incrível! What s the oil that he have used?
this felt like true science fiction. Totally doing this from now
What kind of oil???
So cool to watch something so crude become something so refined. Great work!
I made a baseball bat out of Osage Orange on my wood lathe many years ago. Beautiful, and very strong wood. Nice job on the bow.
WoW amazing craftsmanship ! I wish I can pretend to be that skilled !!
Thanks very much for sharing .
It was at the same time super interesting and powerfully relaxing ...
And it feels like you are leaving in a super nice area
Enjoyed every second of that video! Takes me back. I've made quite a few bows, but only a couple out of osage. Still have one that was a bamboo backed osage bow. Love those longbows!
I just found your channel and subscribed straight away !!.. when I looked to see how long left, I was pleased it was only half way through!!. Just going to watch till the end. Then I will catch up on all other previous videos !. GREAT CHANNEL !!! Thank you.
I have a farm that's loaded with Osage Orange trees, and I cut some logs (large limbs) for a friend's brother-in-law that makes bows. He's supposed to make me one, since he's got enough wood to make far more than he'll ever build. After watching your video, I think I'll give that a try one of these days. (don't hold your breath though...ha!) Great video and great bow!
Bo-dock is great wood for bow making. You are correct in saying here in the south that it is called such. Osage orange is a good hard wood that is getting harder to find down here to be truthful, but when it is found makes for great projects.
Osage Orange is the most unforgiving wood in the world . One can spend hours and hours working on a stave which looks promising ... only to start seeing "whorls" in the grain .
You got my respect and my first primitive Osage bow was made with stone tools . ATB
SAR TRACKING ...we call it hedge wood here in Kansas and you are spot on. The only wood that is easier to drill and tap than to nail. The older it gets the harder it gets. The Osage Indians of this area made their bows and even arrow shafts from this frustrating wood. This lends me to believe they had to have had at least a few cuss words in their vocabulary.
Lee Barnhart - I have a home in New Mexico and a home not far from Wichita . I grew up in southern Missouri where hedge wood is known as... and pronounced "Bow Dark" . The original spelling is French and spelled BoisD'ark . Pronounced bweh dare..k . It means "wood for bows" in the French language and was coined by early French explorers .
There is a town in Missouri named Bois D'ark . Good luck asking for directions from the locals if you do not pronounce the towns name Bow Dark .
I have made 6 primitive Plains flat bows from hedge wood - hedge apple - "bow dark" . A couple looked fantastic until you hear and feel that faint "crack" at full draw on the 10th shot . The same feeling like that letter telling you your property taxes just went up again .
All the best Lee and Thanks for your comments .
SAR TRACKING ...From one flat lander to another-- Thank You!
I like that you explain what you're doing and not just showing it
Thank you for showing that heat bending technique, I scoured the internet for references to it and found it nowhere else. Not on Wikipedia, forum references were dead links, etc.
Also used very frequently in piano and organ maintenance.
@@ryankennedy3109 I saw it in some other video regarding wood crafting (it wasn't about bows, though)
Super interesting, had never seen that hot oil timber bending before.
I'd like to suggest making dust covers for all your machine switches. I'll also try n notify the machine companys to start adding them. Im sure all the dust build up wouldnt be good getting back in behind them. I know I'm going to make some for my stuff if I can figure out how once I get my shop done.
Nice video btw. Thanks!
A great build. I’m a long term bearbow archer. A quick suggestion for you is on raise your nick point. As you see the arrow was flying point up. The other thing is aiming. If you draw your bow back an place your middle finger in the corner of your mouth you get a consistent draw length as well as a repeating sight picture. This will help shrink your groups. God bless and great work.
Thank you for making this movie. It was exciting to see your good work making this bow.
So cool! Totally jealous of your bow making skills!
ye and not only for that, even more jealous at the way he s living there in the countryside,, wonderful
To be perfectly honest I have no desire to make my own long bow, and I doubt that I ever will, but it was absolutely beautiful watching you make this bow.... please share more work in the future, because it was so much fun watching.....
Awesome video,..............He draws the bow and shows the actual lay out of the bow.
He shows you how to get the waste wood off down to your bow's back.
He explains that all woods have character and you must work around it.
All bowyers have a style of their own and different process's.
I start with green wood,..... depending on species.
If the wood don't check/ crack I take it from bow blank to stave,....but I never bend a bow till the wood has dried.
I use a angle grinder and a sanding disc with rubber backing.
I use a draw knife and a spoke shave.
I totally shape the bow with an 80 or bigger grit sanding disc and turn the wood to dust in about 20 minutes it go's from bow blank to stave.
I get by,........but this guys band saw make's it look so easy.
But I use vegetable shortening and a heat gun to bend wood,..... because it work's great.
This is excellent you-tube content,... bowyers college.
This is by far the best bow tutorial I've ever watched, and I've watched a lot! Great work! 👍you've got a new fan here!
Really enjoyed watching whole video. Good luck in your craft.
Osage is my FAVORITE wood!!!
piece of art youve created there.. i am carpenter and building a bow is on my to do list of projects too :)
My favorite part was the detail work on the tips. Nice touch.
Great craftsmanship and understanding of the natural feel of a piece of wood! I like how you worked the annual rings to retain the strength of the tree. Also it's the first time I see that wood bending technique with the heatgun and the oil, very impressed with it and can't wait to try it, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Pierre!
I think you simple approach was right on target
I want to make a bow for my daughter and one for me, too. Looking forward to getting some osage that I saw was trimmed and discharged on the forest floor. I hope I can find 3 or 4 nice pieces. I like the fact that it doesn't seem to take a lot of expensive tools, just some concentrated time in the basement. Cant wait to go to Tuckahoe State again to practice shooting targets. Thank you for the thoughtful and informative approach.
Great vid!!! This is the best realistic bow making vid on youtube. Thanks for sharing!!
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your " Build a Longbow " video. Thank you for breaking it down, especially how to work with knots and heat-to-move stubborn areas.
What a great vid. thank you for the detailed explanations with each step
One of my favourite bow making videos, well done!
you do have a passion for your work! way to go and, just love the way you work
Thing of beauty! Love those slow mo shots at the end. There are three huge Osage orange trees on one side if the school where I work. If they ever take them down I will have the wood slabbed and stored somehow.
This was a very good walkthrough. You have a very good way of teaching
The most difficult thing for me to understand is the whole "growth ring" thing. I've never seen anyone really explain what that means and how you find them. Thank you for showing us!
It is tricky... and thank you for watching!
Awesome bow I love Osage orange it looks so gorgeous when it's done absolutely beautiful job thanks for sharing the video