Awesome Im watching from the link in the video the person you made this bow for, looks awesome and ive thought about trying to make my own bow for awhile
Cool video, am into making a bow for myself at the moment, (in process with my first, but 2 more will follow I think), so many good tips and did see it at living anachronism, it looks great.
@@landroamer1000 I totally agree, he is cool, I found him thru Shadiversity, another cool Channel to follow. 😊 Since Im not able to aquire fresh material at the moment Im trying to make a bow with mats from a hardware store. And I have had it seasoned a while.
Hi. I am new to bow making, and English is not my native language. Could you clarify regarding following natural bend of the bow? The bend with the string on should be in the same plane as your natural bend?
For a simple bow like this one yes. There are lots of good tutorials on how to fix a bad bend or twist if that’s all you have to work with though. That’s a little above my skill level right now though.
That was an excellent video. I feel like you gave me enough information and detail that I could go and give this a try sometime without having to go look for other sources for parts you didn't mention. If I give you a bit of creative criticism, add a bit of compression to your voiceover track to help it pop and cut through the music, it got a touch muddy at some points, but was pretty good level wise.
This is great, I am absolutely going to try this! I love the simplicity of it and I can easily get my hands on some perfect wood for this. Really well paced video as well, enough detail for me to feel confident having a crack at it without running too long. Is there an equivalent simple technique for making arrows? Also, great choice of music! I use that same track on many of my Bikepacking videos. Great minds think alike :)
Thank you! Yeah the if you go with the books instructions, it shows how to make a couple different styles that aren’t very complicated. Lots of people who use modern archery equipment think that the arrows have to be perfect, but they don’t have to be. They need to be well made, but my self arrows fly as good as my carbon ones, at least at my skill level. I’m gonna do a video on arrows some time, but there are lots of great videos out there already
@@landroamer1000 Good to know. I'm no archer at all but I love the idea of making beautiful and useful things using basic tools and foraged materials. I recently made a Shepard's sling from palm l leaves - I couldn't hit a barn door with it but the whole process was really satisfying.
Yeah. I used to carry one of those in my pocket. I’d take it out and play with it a lot when there were rock’s nearby. You can generate some serious force with those things! I couldn’t hit anything with mine either though lol.
Cool video man! And don't worry about your "form" no such thing exists in my opinion. Why there's so many styles of shooting bows and pinch grips for arrows. If the was "form" there would only be one or two used universally. If you can hit targets constantly back to back and in groups,ecetera.thats your "form"
Doesn't form matter only if you're using high poundage bows that could possibly cause injury and to draw the string back effectively? I'm talking about warbows for hobbyist sake.
@@jonajo9757 could be! I have noticed though that when I shoot short bows like this I tend to drop my bow as soon as I release my arrow and it sometimes throws my aim off. I don’t know if I was doing that in the video but I do know I look goofy as heck shooting the way I did lol. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for making this. He linked to this video on his Chanel. I've been interested in smaller bows since fandabidozi made one for his kit
Thanks, I saw it. I LOVE Lord of The Rings so anytime he talks about it I’m there for it! That’s a nice little bow fandabidozi made too.
I really liked the way you demonstrated and explained the process. Looks like a fun project. Thanks!
Thank you! It is a fun project from a great book, and you end up with a bow!
You sounds like a good teacher. You explain everything well and I appreciate the encouraging remarks.
Thank you. I hope you give it a try!
¡Quedo perron! 💯
Great work Joe. A handy short bow. One I am going to have to try and make. Kramer sent me :)
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Thanks. It’s a good bow. If you’re into that kind of thing I’d recommend the book I used. It’s the best there is.
Here from Kramer’s channel👋
Welcome. I like his videos a lot! Take a look around, I hope you like the video
Awesome Im watching from the link in the video the person you made this bow for, looks awesome and ive thought about trying to make my own bow for awhile
man you inspired me but I have a question does this also work on a fire dried bow instead of a seasoned one
@@Serbian_Tactical the book says start working on it green, and then you can dry it out if you want to, so probably. Try it and report back!
@@landroamer1000 ok thank you
Cool video, am into making a bow for myself at the moment, (in process with my first, but 2 more will follow I think), so many good tips and did see it at living anachronism, it looks great.
Thanks, I hope it’s helpful. He’s got a really cool channel!
@@landroamer1000 I totally agree, he is cool, I found him thru Shadiversity, another cool Channel to follow. 😊 Since Im not able to aquire fresh material at the moment Im trying to make a bow with mats from a hardware store. And I have had it seasoned a while.
@@theworldofcronis mats? I know people make hardware store board bows all the time. I haven’t personally though. Good Luck!
very good ! thanks!
Thank you! Try it out!
Great video man. Maybe do one on how to make bowstring?
Thank you. I might do that!
Hi. I am new to bow making, and English is not my native language. Could you clarify regarding following natural bend of the bow? The bend with the string on should be in the same plane as your natural bend?
For a simple bow like this one yes. There are lots of good tutorials on how to fix a bad bend or twist if that’s all you have to work with though. That’s a little above my skill level right now though.
@@landroamer1000 thank you
That was an excellent video. I feel like you gave me enough information and detail that I could go and give this a try sometime without having to go look for other sources for parts you didn't mention. If I give you a bit of creative criticism, add a bit of compression to your voiceover track to help it pop and cut through the music, it got a touch muddy at some points, but was pretty good level wise.
Thanks! I appreciate the advice. I’ll figure out how to do that!
What kind of wood is that?
This wood is hazel. Admittedly it isn’t the best in my area but it’s a good choice
This is great, I am absolutely going to try this!
I love the simplicity of it and I can easily get my hands on some perfect wood for this.
Really well paced video as well, enough detail for me to feel confident having a crack at it without running too long.
Is there an equivalent simple technique for making arrows?
Also, great choice of music! I use that same track on many of my Bikepacking videos. Great minds think alike :)
Thank you! Yeah the if you go with the books instructions, it shows how to make a couple different styles that aren’t very complicated. Lots of people who use modern archery equipment think that the arrows have to be perfect, but they don’t have to be. They need to be well made, but my self arrows fly as good as my carbon ones, at least at my skill level. I’m gonna do a video on arrows some time, but there are lots of great videos out there already
@@landroamer1000 Good to know.
I'm no archer at all but I love the idea of making beautiful and useful things using basic tools and foraged materials.
I recently made a Shepard's sling from palm l leaves - I couldn't hit a barn door with it but the whole process was really satisfying.
Yeah. I used to carry one of those in my pocket. I’d take it out and play with it a lot when there were rock’s nearby. You can generate some serious force with those things! I couldn’t hit anything with mine either though lol.
I would go to at least #45 for Orcs though
Yeah they look they have tough hides.
Cool video man! And don't worry about your "form" no such thing exists in my opinion. Why there's so many styles of shooting bows and pinch grips for arrows. If the was "form" there would only be one or two used universally. If you can hit targets constantly back to back and in groups,ecetera.thats your "form"
I appreciate it! I’m glad you liked the video!
Doesn't form matter only if you're using high poundage bows that could possibly cause injury and to draw the string back effectively? I'm talking about warbows for hobbyist sake.
@@jonajo9757 could be! I have noticed though that when I shoot short bows like this I tend to drop my bow as soon as I release my arrow and it sometimes throws my aim off. I don’t know if I was doing that in the video but I do know I look goofy as heck shooting the way I did lol. Thanks for watching!