How To Build a Wooden Speargun | DIY Spearfishing Gun | Open Track Speargun
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- Опубліковано 24 чер 2020
- #diyspearfishinggun #freediving #woodenspeargun
Speargun building comes in all different flavors and styles, such as this diy homemade speargun with a flair of fancy, an open track spear gun. This video details how to build a wooden speargun for shallow water spearfishing and this is how I made this first diy spearfishing gun utilizing a variety of woodworking techniques, a true homemade spear gun. This homemade speargun is by no means an expert project and through this video I document how to make a spear gun step by step. In this spear gun build, I utilized the Neptonics reef trigger mechanism in this video that incorporates diy speargun parts and ultimately shows a spearfishing gun with reel. This diy speargun is entirely crafted from local Indian rosewood. However, the principles are very basic in this simple homemade speargun. I show you how to make a speargun handle through power carving a basic, ergonomic, diy speargun handle.
The finishing products were supplied and sponsored by Mas Epoxies. Those included a three stage process of penetrating epoxy, 2:1 epoxy, and Bristol Finish Urethane top coat. Those three finishes allow any diy maker to safely finish a home made spear gun in their shop. The diy spear gun may appear to be intimidating, but this simple spear gun make is far from daunting with only a few specialized tools necessary. Most of principles on how to make a spear gun from wood, are basic wood working joinery techniques, such as draw bore mortise and tenon, that are elementary. At the end of the day I hope this video on how to make a wooden speargun inspires you build and move outside of your comfort zone and try a new project such as this easy speargun diy.
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good job,i was curious to try to use it
Did you sell spearguns?
Thank you very much 😊👌💫💫
Ok
Keren om kulo saja saya punyak uang pingginnya pesan om😂😂
Thank you guy C D C W ; for English speaking, I has been watched Indonesain guy for 2 years I don't understand what they said, but I watched what they doing by my eye is the translator not the language at all , so you speak English explain very well because we are speak English thank s again 👍👍.
You’re welcome!
Great book for a beginner . ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ this book really starts from the beginning, as in it explains what basic tools are and how to use them. But when it gets to the art of creating joints and how and when to use them this book really starts to teach you something. At least that was my experience.
It’s been a few years but I want to say I did between eight and ten.
Awesome man. I've been a woodworker for the past 11 years and lived in key west for the past 14 years. I've been living in Fort Lauderdale for the past year, just decided to make a speargun as a gift and saw your video. Good work
Nice. I’m in Fort Lauderdale too. Welcome.
I can cook, I can work on cars , trucks , boats,
I can paint , fish and love a woman with my hands ..... but damn a man that can use his hands to build something like that is honestly admirable
Haha appreciate ya.
Nice to watch someone with the proper tools who knows how to use them.
Thank you!
The speargun turned out so beautiful!
Thanks Bruce! You can text me notes on the edit too. 😉
Some great points regarding cleaning the timber before gluing. Nice work
Thank you sir!
Whoa! That’s absolutely beautiful! It kind of makes me want to start spear fishing 😎
Thank you Terri!
Mt bom. Parabens! Só faltou o teste na agua, flutuabilidade e tiro.
Way better description of how to build a speargun than the one I did a few years ago. Haha I’ll be redirecting to this video.
Thanks!
Chris this is so helpful as I'm about to start my first ever speargun build. Lots of handy tips and advice here. Will keep referring back to this as I go. Great job, thank you and wish me luck! 🤞
Best of luck!
good work,i was curious to try to use it
Awesome work dude! Turned out great.
Thanks Derek! Really feeling making one with an enclosed track... But I gotta get the cool little router bit for it.
I made a speargun out of wood with simple tools, but you have very complete tools for make a spear gun. ,, from indonesia
It’s just a different approach. Most of the speargun videos require a router table and specific end mill bits. I did this primarily with a table saw and a drill press. A majority of the other tools are optional.
Is that cool or what! 👍👍 Very nice work. Bomb-proof finish, too. Thanks!
Thanks jerry! It’s trippy that a lot of teak guns aren’t finished with anything but maybe that’s just one less thing to worry about.
Keren 👍🇮🇩
More vids like this pls!!! Ty!
I’m considering doing a small one for myself. Maybe with a more enclosed track and using more basic tools.
Well done, thanks for the tips.
Most welcome!
Awesome work! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Thanks Fred!
Eyy nice work man, gun looks clean!
Thanks! Definitely could use some design tweaks for the next one but it was a fun build nonetheless.
beauty speargun . from indonesia
Thank you.
bro just saw this sg build cant wait to show my gpa this video hes a carpenter and wood works been talking about doing this build for a while i missed where hard wear came from trigger line release mechanical gonna play your video to for several people hope the views help to show my thanks for a perfect wood shop project for me and gpa
It’s the reef mechanism from Neptonics! Glad you like it.
Excellent craftsmanship 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you sir!
The process of making spearguns like this requires high skill & patience, you are indeed creative, greetings from Indonesia.
Thank you!
Gostei do arpão super profissional
Thank you
Good dpeargun...i like its..
Thank you
hello from iraq with you well done
Thank you!
Waooooooooooooo quiero uno 😍😘😘😍😘😘😘🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thanks bro.
good content here! Thanks!!
Thank you sir
Very nice,
Thanks!
Omg dude, you are so good at this! Amazing video keep up your good work brother!
Thank you!
Fantastic thanks
Thank you!
damn thats beautiful
Thank you!
Nice build for your first but all those band holes aren't needed even for band band placement. There's a bunch of different band sizes out there and and u can cut to length instead of band placement. Epoxy for track or metal maybe? Straight wood track would wear out over time. Would love to see another build one day👍🏼
Good to know!
Nice speargun 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤩🤩🤩
Thank you!
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You’re the goat. Thank you.
Great Talent... Amazing Speargun. i wish i have too. will be used in vlogging...
Thank you!
Wow..
Ty.
Cool!!
Ha thanks Steve. That’s definitely an oldie but a goodie.
Looks good! Can ask why you cut the solid piece into strips and then laminated them together?
So the grain in that wood is pretty straight but even still I was scared that it could curve or warp over time which would ultimately affect the track and therefore performance. So by cutting into strips and doing a lamination I can arrange the strips in such a way that the opposing forces are constantly keeping it flat and therefore straight.
Great job my brother
Thank you sir.
Shweeeet bro!
Thanks brother!
Oh hey! I bought that whisky for my dad for fathers day, It's fantastic, if you want something that, as far as spirits go has a very mild burn and it's super sweet and warm. I don't drink expensive whiskys tbf, I'm comparing it to like, jack daniels and captain morgans, the only other whiskys I've had are Famous grouse and Laphroig, didn't care for FG and Laphroig is a different ball game.
70cl bottle was like, £25 ish on amazon around last fathers day, not sure what it's at now.
Laphraoig is a great one!
I like that one nice job
Great job man! What would you use to seal a mahogany home built speargun, oil or epoxy?
Which oil would you use?
I’ve heard mahogany is better served with epoxy. Probably follow similar steps to what I did in the video. If you use an oil penofin is good
I love that he replies to so many comments
I reply to all of them. I have no life.
@@CowDogCraftWorks I'd love to get more into woodworking but I have only limited Tools and limited money because I still go to school and I am saving all my money for a usable PC for my game developement. Have you any idea what I could make that requires minimal Tools and can be made from cheap supplies?
Honestly you could make a pretty basic bench for a dining table... or for an entry way or something like that with a circular saw, drill, and sander. And then you’ll get hooked and want to make all the things and buy all the tools.
@@CowDogCraftWorks thank you
Btw, the speargun looks amazing!
So beautifull speargun i have seen before , big fan from #INDONESIA_EASTJAVA_BANYUWANGI .
#JUSTMYBIGESSDREAM to have speargun like you 🥲
Thank you!
Nice
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im a fan of your works , wish i could have that speargun 😇 to help my family..
Thank you!
wow.....very nice ...
Much appreciated!
This is a cool project! I don't think I'll ever be in the position to make a spear gun, but it is soo cool! And you gotta love arguing with yourself. :)
One of my finer moments for sure.
Looks beautiful man. Waiting second build. Start selling them.
Awesome. I’ve got a couple ideas in the works.
Picasso!!!
So freakin nice man! That thing is a work of art! I didn't know about wet finishing...totally makes sense and definitely saves time on sanding, huh?!
Sure does. I actually don’t even sand the last coat either.
Hello Im from indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
Looks nice, although it looks like you didn't make a line guide or a slot to wrap the line around at the muzzle. Even if you don't use the line to keep the spear in place, you still need those.
Yeah the line wrap was done by the user.
Hello, great video...thx One question: what is the reasoning behind using the penetrating epoxy first and then a standard 2:1 epoxy? Is the first not enough? is the penetrating epoxy also a mix with hardener? Did you sand between penetrating epoxy...standard epoxy and then the finish? Thx in advance and sorry for the 20 questions. Jason
Yeah so the penetrating epoxy is a ton thinner. It’ll travel the pores and grain direction to preserve it from the inside out and the 2:1 operates as a more substantial top coat. It is a two part mix with hardener. I did a very light scuff sand. Just some 220 to knock down any little bumpies.
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Keep up the good work, stay safe, stay healthy and stay connected 💫💫💫
Thank you sir!
You’re most welcome sir😊👌💫💫
That rose wood is beautiful, I would die to know where you got it from down here in south Florida
I have a video on how we milled it. It’s a limited supply but there’s some rosewood trees down here. I want to say that particular tree was felled during hurricane Irma.
@@CowDogCraftWorks cool I'll check that out, I would love to get some actual native hardwood from the area, going to home depot for wood sucks haha
Nice skills bro! Those laminates weren’t super tight and you mounted the reel backwards but other than that, amazing work!!!
Ha thanks. Yeah the end user had to flip the reel around. What do I know. I’m a woodworker making a speargun not a spearo that happens to woodwork.
What dado stack blade did u use, how thick? Also how thick was the spear
I honestly can’t remember at all. It was a pretty standard spear shaft. I made this almost a year ago and I don’t have the gun for reference.
Have you used the gun much since? How’s it perform? Would you make any changes?
It was a custom commission so I don’t have much in the way of feedback but I do remember him saying that it would be a little more comfortable if the trigger mechanism was a bit closer to the grip. Like maybe 1/4-1/2 inch.
A question, is Meranti wood good for making spearfishing gun? Like durable what is cons and pros?
Thanks
I have absolutely no idea. Never heard of it.
I like🤙🤙🤙🤙
Thank you!
oohhh my!!! wat and art!!! can i have 1 of ur master piece? :)
Sorry! Looks like this might just be a one off.
You may have already figured this out, but you're not gonna want to run more than 2 or 3 bands max
It’s not for me... but the reason for all the holes is versatility in band placement not to run that many bands.
Ok
Hey man!! Just wondering what type of Magnets you used and what you used to Glue the pieces of wood together. Thanks :)
Titebond 2... I would recommend going with 3 or using epoxy to laminate the wood together. Those are just neodymium magnets. I got mine from Home Depot.
Awesome workmanship...very nice...I like this video...are you selling these wood work
I am not. This was a bit of a one off build. Might do another one but haven’t decided yet.
Built one myself out of teak a couple of years ago using the same trigger mech. About the shortcomings, I would also say you've got far too many holes for the bands, unless you plan on spearing a whale? hahah all in all fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Only a shallow water whale 😂
Great Video. Where did you buy the hardware?
Directly from Neptonics website
Regarding buoyancy, what is the density of the rosewood you used for this build?
Not specific on numbers for that but it has a similar weight and feel to teak. Probably a bit lighter.
hey mate, just wondering what dimensions you used in creating the gun. thanks
Honestly I can’t remember. If I recall I based everything off the spear shaft. So I think it’s like 10”-12” shorter than the spear.
I am working on a speargun build and I have been hearing that I should also use 2 part epoxy for the glue lam. Why did you use regular wood glue (does it expand?) and should I use it or should I try 2 part epoxy?
Two part epoxy, titebond 3, or poly glue should all be good. I used titebond 2 because I used penetrating epoxy, 2:1 epoxy, and marine varnish over the top of it. Wasn’t really too concerned with the integrity of the glue being affected by water contact. If you’re going to leave the wood raw, like most folks do with teak go with what I suggested at the start of the comment.
@@CowDogCraftWorks Awesome thank you so much!
No worries man thanks for watching!
I like your videos, I’m Brazilian, and I also make a diving harpoon, what glue do you use to glue the woods,
I used titebond II... BUT I only used that because I did a lot of extra finishing work. If you’re not confident in your ability to keep the gun water tight or you don’t want to use topical finishes you should use poly glue or titebond 3.
@@CowDogCraftWorks do you think that if i use titebond 3, and then i finish it with epoxy resin, you think there is no danger of peeling off
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Yeah that should be fine.
What spear shaft did you use?
I can’t recall the brand but it was a 9/32 diameter.
Why are you worried about twist over time? Are sg's usually laminated, or solid? I was just surprised to see you laminating it.
They’re mostly laminated from what I’ve seen.
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How to install line relief , how much gap in the trigger pocket?
The line wrap was installed by the end user. The trigger guard area was just eye balled.
Question! Why do you cut the wood up into slices just to stick it back together, rather than using it as- is?
It’s to mitigate twist and warping over time
Where did you get the hardware for your gun?
The trigger mechanism and reel are from Neptonics.
Hi, if I make a wooden speargun wit 3 horizontal laminations would that be OK?
Could be. Just don’t make them too thin.
@@CowDogCraftWorks my dimensions are 1 5/8 x 1 and 3/4.is that OK?
I’m certainly not an engineer but that doesn’t sound bad.
@@CowDogCraftWorks thank you. I am using mahogany
What router but did you use?
Half inch round over bit
Hi where did you get the magnet from?
Home Depot. You can use any small neodymium magnets though from amazon or literally anywhere.
Hi, have you ever made a spear gun with purple heart? Is that a good wood to make a speargun
Hi, I was using the same trigger mech and was needing help to put the safety switch as it wouldn’t stop me pulling the trigger. If you could show me a guide I would be very grateful.
Unfortunately I can’t remember what I did. I made this a number of years ago.
Hi bro what grand of the Mechanism ?
Hi do you have plans available for this product so I could make it my self?
I unfortunately do not
@@CowDogCraftWorks thanks for the responce bud
I don’t have a drill press can I use a biscuit joiner?
Sure why not michael. Why tf not.
Cow Dog Craft Works thanks. Sorry another question. What stain? You didn’t mention which color stain
@@design_guild4431 it does not look like he used a stain at all rosewood is already so pretty no need to stain :) just protective finishing! but i could have missed it but i don't think there was one!
Perfection👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻can I have one?😊😊😊
Haha maybe I should start getting into the speargun business
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Thank you!
I want to know how much in total did it go for the whole carpentry setup that you have
Honestly I have no idea. The table saw was used at $700, drill press was $30 on craigslist, ryobi grinder to shape the handle about the same, wagner sprayer about $60... if I'm rounding up and also being conservative I think we're looking at about $2k for all the tools and materials used... absent the wood. That's some expensive wood.
@@CowDogCraftWorks Deep down i love Carpentry. I want to do it. But never have trained or into it. I’m in another line of work. Carpentry is one of my ‘hobby’ bucket list. Any tips on how to start at carpentry?
@@Wonderw72 you can buy a fairly cheap beginner tool set from your big box store for about 300-400 bucks and most of those will last you into your intermediate years. Ie. Circular saw, drill and driver. Them get a pocket hole jig and a couple of quality squares. You’ll be surprised at how much DIY furniture you can slap together. Consume as much beginner content as you can and as you get more excited about it you’ll want to crossover into more advanced stuff.
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can you tell me where you got the trigger mechanism from?🙃
Neptonics. They sell it on their website.
you did not show how the trigger is working and how it is functioning and where to buy this kind of trigger
Trigger can be purchased from Neptonics on their website
Great job! If you were to sell that gun how much would you charge?
Easily $2000 based on wood species alone.
Hows the gun holding up ?
Haven’t the slightest idea. I made it for a client. But I haven’t gotten an angry email or anything in the years since so presumably well.
Is this spear gun for sale ?man you have some good skills
It was bought and sold and likely more of a one off item. Sorry. But thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching.
Hey what if i do the gun with one piece of wood?
There’s nothing that really prevents that per se. I’m primarily a woodworker not a speargun maker so my mindset was to make a laminated blank for the purposes of strength and to minimize warping due to wood movement. If it’s a solid blank, it could bend or twist over time and that would effect the integrity of your track and the accuracy of your gun.
When is spearfishing whit that gun ?
Piece of cake.....and butter on my bread....!!!!.....Tomorrow I will fixe some of them....!!!!...Hahaha....!!!