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Building a Bamboo Backed Ipe Longbow - Start to Finish

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2022
  • Learning how to build a longbow from a board is a great way to get into archery and bow making. Board bow building is relatively inexpensive and you can often find the materials at a specialty hardwood store or even the local hardware store. Anyone that is into woodworking should have all the tools necessary. This week I'm building a bamboo backed ipe longbow. The Ipe came from Dustin over at the Mainly Primitive channel. The bamboo came from 3RiversArchery.com. The other pieces like the handle laminate and tip overlays I already had laying around the shop. This video shows the process start to finish from laying out the bow, cutting the pieces to shape, tapering a power lam, and glueing everything up with EA-40. Once the epoxy is cured out we move on to tillering the bow and finally to sealing it and shooting it for the first time.
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Комментарии • 493

  • @michelcarvalho5202
    @michelcarvalho5202 10 месяцев назад +9

    I've lost count of how many times I've watched this video! I'm building my bow Bamboo Backed Ipe and every stage I finish, I come back here to watch some more! Thanks Clay!!!

  • @jobobcowman5155
    @jobobcowman5155 Год назад +19

    It’s people like you that show true artistry. Hand crafting works of art is dying and I just want to say thank you for keeping it alive. That’s a piece that can be cherished for generations

  • @JKWavvy
    @JKWavvy Год назад +8

    Clay really has inspired and taught me more than any other RUclips channel! I think a basic traditional wooden bow has the most appeal to me, but seeing Clay branch out with new ideas has been fascinating. I would love to see Clay build some kind of Osage bow similar to Dave Meads style of multi-part siyah horse bows.

  • @hillbilly4christ638
    @hillbilly4christ638 Год назад +5

    Out of all the bows you have made I like this one the best. They all are great bows, but I am partial to longbows and this composite bow really shines.

  • @jadersaid50
    @jadersaid50 Год назад +45

    there are many artisans in the United States that TV network follows them. but these media are losing you brother. congratulations brother you are the best. Jesus bless you always in your life.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад +9

      many thanks

    • @davetomlinson4131
      @davetomlinson4131 Год назад +1

      Thanks Clay.
      You are an excellent teacher for both young and old I watch your videos over and learn a little bit more each
      Time.
      Thanks again

    • @giacomopolloni6107
      @giacomopolloni6107 Год назад +1

      Sei un artista bravo....

    • @robertreid303
      @robertreid303 6 месяцев назад

      @@clayhayeshunter what can I use on the back of thebow staves when I m putting it up to dry , clean it and get it ready to hang besides wood glue I’m trying to find an alternative besides were glue

  • @diy-hyrum9842
    @diy-hyrum9842 Год назад +3

    This is my favorite bow materials to build with! Ipe and bamboo are a match made in heaven!

  • @hanhutton
    @hanhutton Год назад +40

    I love these bow building videos! I’d really like to hear you talk more about the bow at the end, how it feels to shoot etc.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад +20

      I'll give some thoughts on the next one.

    • @BuffaloWill
      @BuffaloWill Год назад +2

      I enjoy both, talking through, and just showing the work/craft.

    • @stevedriscoll2539
      @stevedriscoll2539 Год назад +1

      No, the one "very nice" in the english accent was perfect!

  • @cavelvlan25
    @cavelvlan25 Год назад +4

    I believe you have mastered this craft. I myself am a huge fan making one of a kind pieces. knives bows tools etc. I have followed you for awhile and I know one can never truely "master" anything. Regardless you are hands down one of the best artisans and bowmen to touch a set of tools. Top shelf - knob creek to Jim bean - a Marlboro red to usa gold - homemade tomato wine to maddog. I tip my hat and pay my respects as you are one hell of a craftsman. Whoever spend there time guiding you is damn proud bet your ass.

  • @andrewlast1535
    @andrewlast1535 Год назад

    So bittersweet watching this build. My Grandfather gave me his bow, very similar to this build, when I was 10. I’m guessing his was built in the late 60’s early 70’s? Wish I still had it.

  • @bigfoot8514
    @bigfoot8514 Год назад +4

    I am blown away by the craftsmanship. I have bow envy, so now i want to start the journey of making my own bows. Excellent video clay!

  • @singlestringstruggler1988
    @singlestringstruggler1988 Год назад +1

    I built my first bow a couple months ago and used ipe and bamboo. Heavy draw but shoots good and is quiet. Can’t wait to take something with it

  • @shinobi9419
    @shinobi9419 Год назад +2

    Soy carpintero y aun no entiendo como hay personas que quieren los trabajos baratos incluso te dicen muy caro , mas no san el gran trabajo y detalle y dedicación que uno emplea para hacer lo mejor, e aqui un ejemplo de destreza tiempo dedicación y mucho talento, excelente trabajo amigo mis respeto, no descarto hacer mi propio arco algun dia, excelente video.

  • @user-mr3bt9hz7d
    @user-mr3bt9hz7d Год назад +1

    미국 유튜버 중에 오래전에 힘과 덩치 좋아 . 크고 굵은 나무 깍아 파괴력 좋은 활이 인상에 남더군요...화살도 길고 .. 곰 활로 잡던...

  • @SAS-R2
    @SAS-R2 Год назад +6

    I am new to traditional Archery and I recently made a bow from a wild walnut tree after watching your videos and caught a small jungle deer last summer ✌
    I never knew that watching Bow making video on RUclips can be more addictive then Web series
    Keep that great work Going

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад +1

      Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

    • @cavelvlan25
      @cavelvlan25 Год назад

      Curious on this walnut bow? Care to share details? All walnut? Sapwood? Draw Weight? Aging of wood? Backing? Anything you would share. I had one about half done that was sapwood with the actual still attached hardwood as the riser. Read it simply wouldn't work so sloppily finished just to shoot it and broke it being stupid and impatient. Seriously interested tho because if it can be done I'm gonna redo it haha.

    • @SAS-R2
      @SAS-R2 11 месяцев назад

      @@cavelvlan25Sorry that I got to reply after a year
      I guess the wild walnut which I used was around 70 to 80 year old wild tropical walnut species. I let it dry for a year after cutting and when the bow was done the draw weight was 40 lbs. From my experience that bow was 'Okey' but not 'great' and there was reduction of poundage with the passage of time
      For this winter I have made a bow form wild pear backed with bamboo which is way better than walnut bow.
      Due to tropical climate of Northeast india (were I belong) I do bow hunting only in winter (November to january) and people find it funny when i bring my self made bows for hunting instead of rifles.

    • @cavelvlan25
      @cavelvlan25 11 месяцев назад +1

      @SAS-R2 Better later than never. I appreciate your response. I attempted a Osage bow and broke it in the tillerimg process I hope to find time this winter to attempt a new self bow. Super cool that you claimed a deer with your bow.

    • @SAS-R2
      @SAS-R2 11 месяцев назад

      @@cavelvlan25 Same thing..I broke two times while tillering. It is the hardest part of bow making. I believe that you wouldn't break it next time. I have never seen or work on an Osage wood i bet it's fun to work on it.

  • @wasnt.here.3853
    @wasnt.here.3853 Год назад +1

    I do love the videos done without commentary - peaceful to just see the work. If there's any commentary you'd like to add without changing that, you can put it as subtitles to play in sync with whichever part you're working on.

  • @stevearttus8164
    @stevearttus8164 Год назад +1

    I've never seen anyone burn their string notch before, or use an abrasive hacksaw blade to cut the string groove. Excellent!
    I also like how you draw the bow with your eyes closed to concentrate on the feel of the draw weight.
    I built a laminated recurve in high school shop class back before weapons at school was an issue. I will build a long bow one of these days. As a carpenter, the older you get, the more you enjoy the process and a quality outcome over fast paced production. It's soothing somehow.

  • @kp.co.6074
    @kp.co.6074 Год назад +1

    Glad to see your still making bow build videos. That’s how I first found your Chanel, made it extra cool when I saw ya on Alone. I gotta get my lazy butt back in the shop and start breaking bows again. I got a tri-lam bow with bamboo, oak core and Osage belly I’ve had laying around for years that I need to finish. Keep it up bud.

  • @THEFALCON58
    @THEFALCON58 Год назад +2

    Hi, I am a recurve/horse bow/compound bow archer in Western Australia for many years nice work.😎

  • @micahprice2807
    @micahprice2807 Год назад +3

    I’ve been thinking of this design in my head for two years… what a lovely lovely build!

  • @mohunter68
    @mohunter68 Год назад

    Probably nobody better at building self bows than Clay Hayes. I've made several myself and it takes so much time and commitment to get it perfect. It's more of a struggle to get everything perfect. If you don't, you will scrap more than you create to get it right.

  • @antlerzflintfinder268
    @antlerzflintfinder268 Год назад +13

    Clay you can make a bow out of anything! Awesome to watch how far you've come with your passion. I am a new Bowyer but the more I watch your videos the more confident I become moving forward.

  • @toptwitchclipz7928
    @toptwitchclipz7928 Год назад

    DUUUDE, that bike tire inner tube trick is GENIUS, I will 100% be using that in my arsenal of gluing clamps.

  • @lobopropredatorcontrol
    @lobopropredatorcontrol Год назад

    Think this is the first time I've seen you build a laminated bow, same great result it's a beauty

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад

      Thanks, I did a bamboo backed Osage a while back.

  • @Swamp-Fox
    @Swamp-Fox Год назад +1

    I pick up something new every time you do a bow build! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @DM-sq3jm
    @DM-sq3jm 7 месяцев назад +1

    I really like your osage and snakey bow builds. However, I love this build most of all! Your work inspires people from all around the world. Thank you for sharing this with us. Happy New Year!

  • @tommybarrios3307
    @tommybarrios3307 Год назад +2

    Amazing job Clay, Your craftsmanship and attention to detail, has inspired many of us, myself for sure, to get back in the shop. Thanks for sharing.

  • @zacharyheard
    @zacharyheard 5 месяцев назад

    I can't use saranwrap even if my hands aren't covered in epoxy, you're amazing!

  • @dustinpaul8968
    @dustinpaul8968 Год назад +2

    Man that is a functional work of art. Great job.

  • @asdlkfjhfadslkh
    @asdlkfjhfadslkh Год назад +3

    That boo/ipe is a great combo. Was my hunting bow until a limb blew up on me last season. Picked up some tricks from this video I will definitely use on my next build. Also, I need a belt sander!

  • @homspie7592
    @homspie7592 Год назад

    its so beautiful and slick looking

  • @goodsonsadventures4529
    @goodsonsadventures4529 11 месяцев назад

    Try using a round file cutting into your shelf a little shape like your arrow sets into the shelf and your arrow will fit a hair closer to center wonder if you ever tried that your the best self bow builder I've seen inspired me to try my own allot to learn for me but been fun thank you

  • @adamroberts57
    @adamroberts57 Год назад

    Never thought about tillering the bamboo before the glue up. Genius!

  • @Handirifle
    @Handirifle Год назад +1

    I have built many board bows, but I ALWAYS learn from watching others. I really liked the saw you used to cut the string groove. I had never before seen the tip of burning in the groove. Nice touch. I have a strip of bamboo in my shop, that I have had for years, waiting for a bamboo backed bow.

  • @retiredafce3373
    @retiredafce3373 Год назад +5

    I really appreciate your work, skill and attitude! Great channel

  • @briargoatkilla
    @briargoatkilla Год назад +1

    Had 2 bamboo backed bows over the years. They both developed bad hinging just passed the handles on both limbs after a couple hundred shots...different makers. So, I gave up on 'em. They look cool, though!

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад +2

      There's a lot of stress there. Must have just been an issue with the original tiller.

  • @777whyhell
    @777whyhell Год назад

    Thats a Bad ass bow great Job

  • @ZephrusPrime
    @ZephrusPrime Год назад

    I really like that bow.

  • @simonheller5657
    @simonheller5657 Год назад +12

    Ipe and bamboo really work together! My current bow has the same woods, and the colours are just incredible. I'd be really interested in seeing the speed you get out of that design! Those curves are really elegant.

  • @eronalcantaraoficial3098
    @eronalcantaraoficial3098 Год назад +2

    Seus vídeo são realmente um curso. Vc da um show mestre Clay . Parabéns

  • @donalddaley8088
    @donalddaley8088 Месяц назад

    Quite the masterpiece 💯🫡

  • @Byung89
    @Byung89 Год назад

    Man your videos are mesmerizing. You're like a master craftsman as a baseline and LEVELS & LEVELS beyond that! Holy cowabunga sir! Please be my dad.

  • @Frater_Maven
    @Frater_Maven 9 месяцев назад

    Dude . . . The way he carved the riser fade outs, arrow shelf and sight window was the most precision chiseling I've ever seen. also thanks for showing your "branded string knoc" technique. Lol I've always just cut em in with a round chainsaw file followed by some rolled up sand paper to smooth out any tool marks and take the string cutting sharpness out of the corners. Im def gonna give the hot brand technique a try sometime

  • @markh9981
    @markh9981 Год назад

    Pretty nice Bow...... You are good at building them as well as shooting and hunting. America used to show and take pride in it's work just as it shows you do. It becomes a way of life, I know this because I lived the same lifestyle my entire life. Thank you for your time and knowledge. Nice videos.🙏✌️⛈️⚡

  • @cngameygamez
    @cngameygamez Год назад

    Truly, a beautiful job.

  • @venkateshshenoy3387
    @venkateshshenoy3387 Месяц назад

    love this bow, awesome vlog

  • @thanhcong746
    @thanhcong746 9 месяцев назад

    Rất tuyệt vời chú ơi...con ngưỡng mộ tài năng của chú...

  • @scgator7434
    @scgator7434 Год назад +1

    Love watching your videos. It doesn't matter if you're hunting, building bows or showing off your land you can tell you're doing what you love to do plus you have an awesome family that supports you! I respect you even more when saw the Gator tag hanging on your barn door 😃🐊🐊Go Gators!!

  • @DenisRondonChacon
    @DenisRondonChacon 3 месяца назад

    Me gusta mucho su elaboración y las dos chapas de maderas distintas

  • @billyturk8117
    @billyturk8117 6 месяцев назад

    This came out amazing! Your builds have really inspired me to give bow building a shot.

  • @jazapercival4379
    @jazapercival4379 Год назад

    Thanks soo much for another video on bow making clay, really helps me as i am a new bow builder that learn everything about it from you

  • @lemagicbaguette1917
    @lemagicbaguette1917 11 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed this montage. She’s a beaut.

  • @greenlineproduction.chande8228

    man I must say...it is world higher class bow love your work man

  • @ctxarchery4082
    @ctxarchery4082 Год назад

    What a beautiful bow! Makes me glad I chose ipe for my next bow!

  • @MidnightMaker
    @MidnightMaker Год назад

    Well, this is certainly not a table saw safety video... HA!!! Great build. Love all your stuff...

  • @jessewilliams102
    @jessewilliams102 4 месяца назад

    I use scrap Ipe to make cello bows. Now I’m gonna make one of these.

  • @darrellhoekstra8514
    @darrellhoekstra8514 Год назад

    Free-hand is such an under-rated table saw technique. What a great video keep up the good work man.

    • @stevedriscoll2539
      @stevedriscoll2539 Год назад

      Yeah, and as long as one stays just terrified enough to not have a serious accident

    • @darrellhoekstra8514
      @darrellhoekstra8514 Год назад

      It's the same as when you're using a fence. Respect that tablesaws can wreck you, stay focused... in my estimation operating one while terrified will probably result in terrible technique (think timidity) and increase the chances of things ending badly. Respect and focus are the key.

  • @dariomoreno2216
    @dariomoreno2216 10 месяцев назад

    I love Archery, more then guns, guns no good , solo traen desgrasias,!!!!

  • @captjjamey
    @captjjamey Год назад

    Beautiful bow love watching your videos and learning things thanks for all you do

  • @kluper1157
    @kluper1157 Год назад

    Bamboo my fav! speedy stuff!!!

  • @felipemedeiroslima7046
    @felipemedeiroslima7046 Месяц назад

    Parabens pelo seu trabalho adoro seus videos

  • @PappuDas-fq1ll
    @PappuDas-fq1ll 5 месяцев назад

    This is tyep of ART GOOD JOB

  • @joelgraber7862
    @joelgraber7862 Год назад +1

    Now that’s a thing of beauty! Nice work Clay! 👍

  • @mikenutto396
    @mikenutto396 Год назад +1

    I've never done one, have done plenty of research into this. I've been to a shop in Oregon that made bows like this. I believe we are seeing a reflex reflex here

  • @overover..
    @overover.. Год назад

    Beautiful stuff

  • @compilecodebug6430
    @compilecodebug6430 Год назад

    Nice one, Clay!

  • @samhiss6807
    @samhiss6807 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
    I hope to make one.
    Funny, your sander sounds exactly like mine! Same squeaks & works great! God bless

  • @edo20072
    @edo20072 Год назад

    Para que màs palabras, Sencillamente Magistral. Saludos

  • @PauloRoberto-lw3cs
    @PauloRoberto-lw3cs Год назад +3

    Ficou muito bonito meus parabéns pelo seu trabalho, aqui do Brasil adorei

  • @meteor177
    @meteor177 Год назад

    Wow,really nice lines, that one

  • @thecookup6221
    @thecookup6221 Год назад

    Better than national geographic

  • @supermatt25
    @supermatt25 Год назад

    Oktibbeha County Mississippi? I spent some time there myself. Great video from a true master bowyer. Amazing work

  • @devinbooth609
    @devinbooth609 Год назад

    Wow, that's beautiful bow... Ipe is an incredible wood

  • @codyowens755
    @codyowens755 Год назад

    Gorgeous bow. Beautiful craftsmanship. You should talk a little about what the bow can do after one if your builds (poundage and efficiency) just for curious people like me who don’t have much experience. Awesome stuff either way!

  • @Philip_Corley
    @Philip_Corley Год назад

    looks like one of your best bows yet!

  • @dbspe1961
    @dbspe1961 Год назад

    A 100% custom bow, perfect job.

  • @jefflavenau
    @jefflavenau Год назад

    I love this and have nothing but respect for Clay, but goodness, someone get this man a bandsaw for real haha

  • @un-gunnedoutdoors8591
    @un-gunnedoutdoors8591 Год назад

    That’s a beautiful bow clay!!

  • @thomasmoon770
    @thomasmoon770 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful bow tho and those two materials ought to last forever . Love your videos bud and thank you

  • @turboprickle
    @turboprickle Год назад

    Unbelievable craftsmanship

  • @BobbyB1776
    @BobbyB1776 Год назад

    Great job man

  • @Simonious1
    @Simonious1 Год назад

    Very enjoyable to watch, nice work Clay.

  • @brettellis423
    @brettellis423 Год назад

    Will you adopt me?🤣🤣🤣 Beautiful work, bro!!👍👍👍😎

  • @johnthacker5171
    @johnthacker5171 Год назад

    Beautiful Bow

  • @SeaReverie
    @SeaReverie Год назад

    I’d like to see a video of you building your maker’s mark. Similar to a blacksmiths touchmark. I’d also suggest some kind of branding iron. I can see some great shot sequences of you thinking about what I looks like, sketching it, building it. Heating it up and trying it, tweeting. And then it’s just right. These bows you make are one of a kind masterpieces! They deserve your good name. One tradesmen to another, please sign your work.

  • @robinradema1
    @robinradema1 3 месяца назад

    Please be carefull with kickback. I get ptsd watching you make some of those cuts. 😅 Investing in a small bandsaw might be a good idea. Love your videos. I just ordered a drawknife because of you.

  • @kennethli470
    @kennethli470 Год назад

    1:55 He's like playing snooker 😄

  • @deanbooth9972
    @deanbooth9972 Год назад

    That's beautiful mate.

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos Год назад

    That came out great! Watching this sure does make me want to make a bow.

  • @leevespa4564
    @leevespa4564 Год назад

    Mate...that is such a handsome looking bow....well done

  • @HUN-92
    @HUN-92 Год назад +1

    Master work MR 😎🏆💪👌🏻🏹

  • @martarmis
    @martarmis Год назад

    Kramer Ammons builds awesome bamboo backed Ipe bows. I saw him building those many times and he does it extremely well. But the handle and these tip overlays makes this one you built a 11 on 10 and unique one. Also, the building process you are showing makes it look easy. You are showing extremely helpful techniques in this video. Very good job as always Clay.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад

      Many thanks

    • @jake4194
      @jake4194 Год назад

      Kramer leaves too much wood on his handles, makes it look unfinished.

    • @martarmis
      @martarmis Год назад

      Hmm, yes maybe. I know the most mass you have on the handle the less hand shock you get when shooting. I'm guessing that's also part of the reason.

  • @davidtan4343
    @davidtan4343 Год назад

    Such beautiful handwork. Beautiful bow.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @davidtan4343
      @davidtan4343 Год назад

      @@clayhayeshunter Really enjoy all your videos but have always been a silent follower. Archery schools and practically everyone only teach Olympic style shooting in my country. I love traditional bare bow and so had to learn on my own. Your channel has thought me a lot. Thank you for that.

  • @musaadfelton3909
    @musaadfelton3909 Год назад

    What a beautiful bow

  • @miroslavilles
    @miroslavilles Год назад

    TOP! Wonderful work, man 👌

  • @morganthomson6945
    @morganthomson6945 8 месяцев назад

    Incredibly beautiful! I love it!

  • @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors
    @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors Год назад

    That's a sweet stick Clay 🏹👍🏻
    I liked the idea of stringing the bamboo to back sand .
    Those tips are awesome
    Great video

  • @manuelwebe
    @manuelwebe Год назад

    Gorgeous bow Clay! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jumperzee9161
    @jumperzee9161 Год назад

    Great build Clay. Your simple approach is inspiring. You made me wince a few time on that table saw though! That chisel work on the shelf is pure confidence! Great looking bow, thanks for sharing!

  • @ernestoramoscruz73
    @ernestoramoscruz73 Год назад

    You are amazing good working the wood 👍🏆🏆

  • @slingshotcambodia8012
    @slingshotcambodia8012 Год назад

    Beautiful bow bro👍