Beautiful job! I have two large areas of Pseudosasa japonica growing on my Washington property and many canes drying for a few years. Now, i just need to find the time to make some decent arrows. Like bamboo, the wife's honey do list just doesn't stop growing. Your video will be helpful. Thank you!
Thank you very much for your compliment. You are most welcome. How fantastic that you have your own bamboo shafts. Maybe place 'making arrows' somewhere on the todo list? It's worth doing.
I'm from the North-Eastern part of India (Meghalaya), back in my village we use to straighten the specially selected Pseudosasa Japonica bamboo by heating the bends with a candle, then we bake them till their colour turns sunset-brown and while they are still hot we apply wax to them so that they absorb the wax and thus making them weather-proof, then we polish and cut them to necessary length, followed by cutting straight grooves on the bamboo for the feather to sit and align, the feathers are then temporarily stick to the grooves using locally made honey-wax, then we stitch the feather to the bamboo using circular braided method (similar to the knitting pattern of a katana handle) followed by the nocking. For the tip of the arrow we use metal which is hammered to a sheet and fold them into a cone shaped head and mounted them to the arrow with a special wax and then we solder the barb to the arrow metal tip using lead . .and an arrow is complete.
I wish if I could get a bow & arrow from you sensei ...I always wanted to be an archer but then family conditions were not in a favour as earning was not well n family was against...all dreams shattered but when I see people releasing the arrow n arrow hitting up at the mark I feel so happy...You are the master sensei, your students might be lucky to have a teacher like you...You are truly a master a teacher a mentor n a Guru for many ....Thanks for your teaching sensei...❤️🙏🏻
Dinero no es pretexto.. los dos arcos que tengo, Que por cierto son mi orgullo ,yo mismo los hize. Y no me costaron ni un real. Solo salir a buscar ramas que se presten, luego un enorme tiempo a tallar. Y hacer flechas.. Oviamente hize no sé cuántos arcos que se rompieron y otros que no sirven. Pero así se aprende.. Así que valla al parque o bosque escoge una rama en forma de árbol y has tu arco.
Beautiful Craftmanship, and a pleasure to watch your artistry. Have made my own field arrows but have always used feathers I purchased though the shop, but this time believe I will use some from either a hawk or an owl that resides in my area if they prove suitable. Thank you for sharing with us, as this was most appreciated.
Thank you very much. That is nice to hear. All you need for your fletches is the right length of the feathers and the courage to cut them. Please enjoy your practice.
LARRY? DO NOT USE THE FEATHERS OF A RAPTOR! YOU COULD BE ACCUSED OF POACHING THE BIRDS! BIG NO-NO! Use wild turkey feathers! They are more suitable for fletching arrows!
Thank you for showing the paper tube trick on the fletchings, I have struggled with the rear bindings for years!! This will save me hours of frustration.
@@BobWalkerNL I might need to do so, they're pretty easy to grow here, I got good batch every so and then, but still need to straighten in up a bit. I'll use your video as a reference next time, and again, beautiful craftsmanship Sensei.
I was looking forward to the process of selecting the proper bamboo from the field and how to cut, clean and cure the wood properly for arrow making! So sorry you didn't include that as I have a good bamboo source and would like to try to make a few arrows myself!
No bamboo fields here sadly. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to your video on harvesting, curing, and prepping the shafts from your own bamboo. Would be good to post content yourself right?! Please keep me posted.
I use the same roller jig to wrap my feathers with string, you can leave out the glue part and just use the lacquer to bind the thread, I use hard as nails clear and colors on my arrow and they last forever. Just a thought to maybe make it easier for you and others
I think the finished arrow must be kept in a museum because it takes a lot of time. The enemy or the prey would be naturally dead before it is completed.! It is an artwork rather than a weapon
Great job.I use yadaka bambo picked at the end of the dry season in Anhui province, it's thick, density and light. Arashiyama bambo yadaka is slightly heavier.
Really nice and inspirational art and video. Regarding the music I really love that as well, may I ask you to tell me which songs can be heard in this video please? Thanks so much in advance.
Thank you very much for the compliment. Honestly, I do not remember the name of the music. Maybe if you use a music search app on a smartphone, it can be found.
Domo arigatō, Bob Walker-sensei, for sharing your most artful craftmanship in this way...! May I respectfully inquire as to how you even DYE the feathers yourself in this magnificent colour, as you write at 02:15 ?
Dōitashimashite, Patrick san. Of course you may. I am planning on doing a video on that soon. I use white Turkey feathers and dye that is meant for dyeing flyfish feathers. The whole process takes some time to tweak. After understanding what happens, it is real easy. Please have a little patience.
what's the measurements of the fletching feathers? i want to try making one since nobody here in my country made japanese style archery gears(bows, arrows etc)
Thank you very much. I use powder dye, for flyfish feathers. I dilude it with water and heat it au bain Marie in a jar. It's very important to clean the feathers with dishwasher soap first, for the dye to stay on. Rinse of real well and air dry on a tea towel. Some people use food dye. That is mostly done for bright, poppy colors. When I wish for a more gradient effect, I dye the feathers when stil wet. If I want a straight line, I make sure the feathers are real dry and that I don't agitate the jar. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for your questions. I think you mean the Yanone used in warfare and for ceremonial purposes, made by blacksmiths. I do indeed use them. ruclips.net/video/mDFYXaMB-sQ/видео.html Yanone means Point. So modern arrows use modern Yanone. www.asahi-archery.co.jp/kyudo_en_jp/k_2/items_en8.php This is better for modern targets. Old time warheads would also be destroyed by the constant landing in the sand. Besides that, a handmade warhead cost about $ 15,00 - $ 50,00 a piece. Modern day archers mostly do not want their arrows top heavy, so the flight is a little more straight. I like my arrows a little more heave in the front (FOC), so indeed I insert some weight. Heavy arrows and Yanone of course were used to ensure high kinetic impact. In today's archery luckily there is no need for high impact.
@@BobWalkerNL okay thanks! the video made me want to go shoot my yumi, what is the type of yumi you have? i have a maple fiberglass one i got from lancaster archer, its the cheapest i could afford. I really want to make some Ya and to do it the most efficent way i can. I have the same fletching jig too by bohning :)
I have the Jikishin III, Bamboo and fiberglass, and the Bamboo with Maple from Sarmat Archery. If you look up Sarmat Archery with Google, you can send the owner an e-mail and ask about prices. His Yumi will be on his website soon he told me. Enjoy your Yumi, for it will be pleased with you shooting it. I wish you joy on making Ya. It is wonderful making your own. Why wait? :)
Great! I wish you enjoy making them. For Japanese style arrows I choose straight over helical. Typically one makes half of the arrows with left-wing feathers (Haya, spinning clockwise) and half with right-wing feathers (Otoya, spinning counter clockwise). When firing your two arrows, you shoot one of both.
It looks an amazing category of archery. I make standard woodies but looking to venture into bamboo. I’m part way through some bamboo Manchu arrows but would love to give these a go too. Was it easy to dye the feather? Any special dye or techniques you use?
Good job. Wish you enjoy it. Although they had plenty in stock, the Manchu used mainly Birch wood and Poplar in stead of Bamboo. Length of both Japanese and Chinese arrows would be around the same. Most arrows were very heavy, for lots of kinetic energy / impact. Feather dyeing takes some practice. Especially when you want to control the aria you want to dye or not to dye. I use feather dye, made for dyeing fly fish feathers. It is very important to wash the feathers with dishwasher soap, before dyeing them. Enjoy!
I buy the materials in several places. sarmatarchery.com for the shafts, www.bogensportwelt.de for the nocks. I order full feathers, which I cut and dye. Points come from Japan. I think Google will be of help in your search for materials. Enjoy!
Thank you. It takes about a week for 12 arrows. Of course I only attent to them in my spare time. Should I have more time, it would take about three days. In that time I would be able to make about 20 arrows.
I use silk yarn or a substitute thread, as long as it's firm / strong and it's not fluffy. I tie it real tight and I don't want the yarn to snap during the winding. Fluffy yarn doesn't give a smooth effect after applying the clear lacquer.
HI :-) Beautiful videos. Can get your arrow making tools online. I live IN Peru Sacred Valley and there is a scarcity of technical stuff here. Thank you.
Thank you so very much. 🙏 Yes, you can buy all components online. Just type 'fletching jig' and you will find them. Also arrow shafts, nocks, poins, etc. Easy way would be E-bay, I guess. Feathers you can also look for in the forest (if legal). Good luck and enjoy.
Where did you get so even bamboo with no defects? I always have to work with complete garbage material - even if a piece looks good at first it often has flaws inside and whole shaft goes to shit after straightening
Absolutely beautiful. Probably the best arrow building on RUclips!
Thank you very much.
👍
Beautiful job! I have two large areas of Pseudosasa japonica growing on my Washington property and many canes drying for a few years. Now, i just need to find the time to make some decent arrows. Like bamboo, the wife's honey do list just doesn't stop growing. Your video will be helpful. Thank you!
Thank you very much for your compliment. You are most welcome. How fantastic that you have your own bamboo shafts. Maybe place 'making arrows' somewhere on the todo list? It's worth doing.
I'm from the North-Eastern part of India (Meghalaya), back in my village we use to straighten the specially selected Pseudosasa Japonica bamboo by heating the bends with a candle, then we bake them till their colour turns sunset-brown and while they are still hot we apply wax to them so that they absorb the wax and thus making them weather-proof, then we polish and cut them to necessary length, followed by cutting straight grooves on the bamboo for the feather to sit and align, the feathers are then temporarily stick to the grooves using locally made honey-wax, then we stitch the feather to the bamboo using circular braided method (similar to the knitting pattern of a katana handle) followed by the nocking. For the tip of the arrow we use metal which is hammered to a sheet and fold them into a cone shaped head and mounted them to the arrow with a special wax and then we solder the barb to the arrow metal tip using lead . .and an arrow is complete.
Respect!
👍
Thanks for showing the making of this beautiful arrows! Wow!
You are most welcome. Thank you too, for your compliment.
Yes, those are really pretty arrows, lovely work.
Thank you very much. :)
I wish if I could get a bow & arrow from you sensei ...I always wanted to be an archer but then family conditions were not in a favour as earning was not well n family was against...all dreams shattered but when I see people releasing the arrow n arrow hitting up at the mark I feel so happy...You are the master sensei, your students might be lucky to have a teacher like you...You are truly a master a teacher a mentor n a Guru for many ....Thanks for your teaching sensei...❤️🙏🏻
You're welcome
Bob Walker
sensei
Dinero no es pretexto.. los dos arcos que tengo, Que por cierto son mi orgullo ,yo mismo los hize. Y no me costaron ni un real.
Solo salir a buscar ramas que se presten, luego un enorme tiempo a tallar. Y hacer flechas..
Oviamente hize no sé cuántos arcos que se rompieron y otros que no sirven.
Pero así se aprende..
Así que valla al parque o bosque escoge una rama en forma de árbol y has tu arco.
Beautiful Craftmanship, and a pleasure to watch your artistry.
Have made my own field arrows but have always used feathers I purchased though the shop, but this time believe I will use some from either a hawk or an owl that resides in my area if they prove suitable.
Thank you for sharing with us, as this was most appreciated.
Thank you very much. That is nice to hear. All you need for your fletches is the right length of the feathers and the courage to cut them. Please enjoy your practice.
LARRY? DO NOT USE THE FEATHERS OF A RAPTOR! YOU COULD BE ACCUSED OF POACHING THE BIRDS! BIG NO-NO! Use wild turkey feathers! They are more suitable for fletching arrows!
@@BobWalkerNL lĺ0
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Thanks for teaching me how to do my own. It was fun to do and they shoot great!
Briljant! Most welcome. I wish you lots of archery fun.
Wow! Accurate as well as beautifully made arrows. My hat's off to you.
Thank you so much for the compliment.
Great video!!! You are a highly skilled craftsmen and a pleasure to watch you at your craft
Thank you :) I wish it may inspire you.
Awesome video! Great craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your kind words. Most welcome.
Thank you for showing the paper tube trick on the fletchings, I have struggled with the rear bindings for years!! This will save me hours of frustration.
Most welcome
Very clear and beautiful work
Thanks.
Thank you too.
beautiful workmanship, thankyou for sharing
You are welcome. Thank you for you kind reply.
I grew these japanese arrow bamboo in my yard, but it's hard to get the perfect shape and size each time.
Beautiful work btw
How cool. I think you have to grow acres of bamboo to be able to mix and match. Thank you very much for the compliment.
@@BobWalkerNL I might need to do so, they're pretty easy to grow here, I got good batch every so and then, but still need to straighten in up a bit.
I'll use your video as a reference next time, and again, beautiful craftsmanship Sensei.
Thank you so very much. You can use heat to straighten them. I think you will find footage of that on RUclips. ENJOY!
👍👍
Beautyful Work. For me Outstanding!!!🙏 pretty arrows. Thanks for Sharing
You are moste welcome. :)
Perefect and meditative working attitude. Great result. Congratulation.
Danke schön
Wow that's awesome I love this part of Japanese bow and arrows I need a teacher who will teach me to mastered japanese archery skills.
Please do, you will not be disappointed.
I will not be disappointed sensi 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Outstanding amount of quality work
Thank you for these kind words.
Wow, excellent job, fanstastic!
Thank you very much for your kind words.
I was looking forward to the process of selecting the proper bamboo from the field and how to cut, clean and cure the wood properly for arrow making! So sorry you didn't include that as I have a good bamboo source and would like to try to make a few arrows myself!
No bamboo fields here sadly. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to your video on harvesting, curing, and prepping the shafts from your own bamboo. Would be good to post content yourself right?! Please keep me posted.
Absolutely beautiful :D
Thank you so very much :)
Awesome video you made some beautiful arrows thank you very much for the lessons
Thank you and welcome
Wow u r an artist man!
Loved to watch
Thanks man
BEAUTEFUL craftmanship
Thanks so much
Beautifully done, I see you have done these once or twice.
It took me about 5 years to meet my standards and even now... :)
Those are very pretty arrows
Thank you very much for you compliment.
@@BobWalkerNL Thank you for imparting knowledge
I use the same roller jig to wrap my feathers with string, you can leave out the glue part and just use the lacquer to bind the thread, I use hard as nails clear and colors on my arrow and they last forever.
Just a thought to maybe make it easier for you and others
Thank you for the tip! :)
You did a great job beautiful arrows thanks for the video.
Thank you too and you are most welcome.
Nicely made video Bob. Well done.
Danke schön.
That loop trick is really clever, first time I've seen it
Enjoy using it.
Cane fishing Rods was the first time I used it.
Excelente vídeo!
Apresentação perfeita e detalhada, apresentando como fazer os mínimos detalhes.
Parabéns e obrigado!
Muito obrigada pelo elogio.
I think the finished arrow must be kept in a museum because it takes a lot of time. The enemy or the prey would be naturally dead before it is completed.! It is an artwork rather than a weapon
Thank you
Wundervolle und passende Musik dazu. Hervorragende Arbeit.
Danke schön.
if i spend this much time and effort on an arrow am never gonna shoot it.... it belongs in a museum.
Thank you very much for your friendly compliment
Beautiful to watch. Thanks for posting 😎
Very nice of you to say. Thank you.
Great job.I use yadaka bambo picked at the end of the dry season in Anhui province, it's thick, density and light.
Arashiyama bambo yadaka is slightly heavier.
Thank you. Any pictures of your arrows?
@@BobWalkerNL I prefer the medieval technique.
Excellent videos
Thank you very much.
3:28 Where can I get this red tool for feather placing
You can search 'fletching jig' or 'arrow fletching jig'. Most likely you will find an online store in your country. Enjoy making your own arrows.
@@BobWalkerNL thanks man
Thos arrows are art and you ise them as tsrget pratice :D very nice work
Thank you very much. Indeed I do. Keeps me busy, between teaching, training and Bonsai work.
Beautiful arrows, my friend!
Thank you very much. I am honored.
Exelente trabalho. É tão perfeito. Que eu não arremessada às flechas. Guardaria somente para apresentação. Parabéns.
Muito obrigado por este elogio.
Really nice and inspirational art and video. Regarding the music I really love that as well, may I ask you to tell me which songs can be heard in this video please? Thanks so much in advance.
Thank you very much for the compliment. Honestly, I do not remember the name of the music. Maybe if you use a music search app on a smartphone, it can be found.
Domo arigatō, Bob Walker-sensei, for sharing your most artful craftmanship in this way...!
May I respectfully inquire as to how you even DYE the feathers yourself in this magnificent colour, as you write at 02:15 ?
Dōitashimashite, Patrick san. Of course you may. I am planning on doing a video on that soon. I use white Turkey feathers and dye that is meant for dyeing flyfish feathers. The whole process takes some time to tweak. After understanding what happens, it is real easy. Please have a little patience.
Bob Walker-sensei, thank you very much, I think would be of great value to us all! *bow*
Nice and cool work
Thank you so very much.
Great video
Well thank you
What a excellent arrows you made to lose after the third trip to target practice.
I would be too paranoid to use them if I made them like this. :V
Lost a few nocks meanwhile...
Nice Thanks For The Tips
You are most welcome.
Beautiful
Thank you very much.
lovely arrow...nice
Thank you very much.
Cool video.
Thank you very much.
Good DIY arrow making from bambu
Thank you very much :)
Great job
Thank you so much.
Thanks, so accurately
Most welcome
Perfect shot dude cheers 🍻🔥 👍
Many thanks!
nice workmanship
Thank you very much.
What is the song starting at 10:15? It's really good
Ok I Shazamed it it's temptation Jincheng Zhang
Hi,Where did you get this shaft?
sarmatarchery.com
Love your work you are
Who I would want to be like if you will
You have the tiger and dragon in your
Eye much respect ps where do you teach.
Thank you very much for your kind reply.
The name of song at 4:00 ??
Honestly do not remember.
I normally don't comment but..... amazing craftmenship, after all that work I would display it not shoot it 😂cause of how beautiful it is!
Thank you so very much.
good idea
Thank you.
Very nice. How do you place the nock in reference to the fletching for Kyudo?
Thank you!
Thank you very much. For Kyudo the nock (Hazu) slot is placed vertical, when the fletching (Hane = wing) is held like the Mercedes logo.
So where do you get shafts that are so close from one end to the other?
sarmatarchery.com/shop/bamboo-shafts/
What kind of lacquer do you use for this?
I use water based high gloss PU lacquer. It is almost odorless and hardens quite fast. I prefer a few thin layers over one or two thick coats.
what's the measurements of the fletching feathers? i want to try making one since nobody here in my country made japanese style archery gears(bows, arrows etc)
I wish you enjoy making them. It might even become a good seller. I use 6 inch feathers, plus 1 cm. on either side for your maki.
thank you!
Beau travail 👍👍👍👍
Merci bien.
magnifica flecha tienes algun video de como hacer el arco ?
Tristemente no. Tal vez Sarmat Archery tiene?
Beautiful arrows, I'd be scared to use them on 3D field round though, losing one after all that work would make this grown man cry!
id be scared not to use em, what a waste of time to just let em sit there.
Thank you. Fall is here. Less time for Bonsai, more time for new arrows.
It's like good wine. Drink it and buy new one.
Very nice and instructive video! Question: how do you dye your feathers?
Thank you very much. I use powder dye, for flyfish feathers. I dilude it with water and heat it au bain Marie in a jar. It's very important to clean the feathers with dishwasher soap first, for the dye to stay on. Rinse of real well and air dry on a tea towel. Some people use food dye. That is mostly done for bright, poppy colors. When I wish for a more gradient effect, I dye the feathers when stil wet. If I want a straight line, I make sure the feathers are real dry and that I don't agitate the jar. Enjoy!
@@BobWalkerNL thank you very much for your answer! I'll try that next time
Can you drill the shaft and glue threads for a broadhead?
Drilling a Bamboo shaft is easy, since the Bamboo is mostly hollow(ish).
so you dont use yanone? and you simulate the weight of the tang of the yanone with the brass rod?
Thank you so much for your questions. I think you mean the Yanone used in warfare and for ceremonial purposes, made by blacksmiths. I do indeed use them. ruclips.net/video/mDFYXaMB-sQ/видео.html Yanone means Point. So modern arrows use modern Yanone. www.asahi-archery.co.jp/kyudo_en_jp/k_2/items_en8.php This is better for modern targets. Old time warheads would also be destroyed by the constant landing in the sand. Besides that, a handmade warhead cost about $ 15,00 - $ 50,00 a piece. Modern day archers mostly do not want their arrows top heavy, so the flight is a little more straight. I like my arrows a little more heave in the front (FOC), so indeed I insert some weight. Heavy arrows and Yanone of course were used to ensure high kinetic impact. In today's archery luckily there is no need for high impact.
How long length this arrow?👍👍
1 metre
very good
Thank you, much obliged.
wonderful video, whats the jig you used to allow easy rotation of the arrow during laquering etc
Thank you so much. I made the jig myself. Just a block of wood and 4 small wheels.
@@BobWalkerNL okay thanks! the video made me want to go shoot my yumi, what is the type of yumi you have? i have a maple fiberglass one i got from lancaster archer, its the cheapest i could afford. I really want to make some Ya and to do it the most efficent way i can. I have the same fletching jig too by bohning :)
I have the Jikishin III, Bamboo and fiberglass, and the Bamboo with Maple from Sarmat Archery. If you look up Sarmat Archery with Google, you can send the owner an e-mail and ask about prices. His Yumi will be on his website soon he told me. Enjoy your Yumi, for it will be pleased with you shooting it. I wish you joy on making Ya. It is wonderful making your own. Why wait? :)
Are the fletching off set or straight Please I would like to start making some of these arrows too
Great! I wish you enjoy making them. For Japanese style arrows I choose straight over helical. Typically one makes half of the arrows with left-wing feathers (Haya, spinning clockwise) and half with right-wing feathers (Otoya, spinning counter clockwise). When firing your two arrows, you shoot one of both.
That was really inspiring.
Thank you.
Thank you very much too.
nice video
Thank you very much.
Это же не стрела, а произведение искусства 👍👍👍
Огромное спасибо
nice job. i used to use the fletching tape but it's not worth it. back to messy glue. feathers stay on much longer
Holding it down with the string ensures longer durability
True. Only thing is that with me the string seems to wear and tear after some months.
I'm back to clue too. After some time it seems the best option.
Hi, beautiful arrows. Where do you get your tips/points from?
Thank you very much. I got the points (Yanone) from Asahi Archery in Japan.
It looks an amazing category of archery. I make standard woodies but looking to venture into bamboo. I’m part way through some bamboo Manchu arrows but would love to give these a go too. Was it easy to dye the feather? Any special dye or techniques you use?
Good job. Wish you enjoy it. Although they had plenty in stock, the Manchu used mainly Birch wood and Poplar in stead of Bamboo. Length of both Japanese and Chinese arrows would be around the same. Most arrows were very heavy, for lots of kinetic energy / impact. Feather dyeing takes some practice. Especially when you want to control the aria you want to dye or not to dye. I use feather dye, made for dyeing fly fish feathers. It is very important to wash the feathers with dishwasher soap, before dyeing them. Enjoy!
Wow beautiful
Thank you so much.
bamboo growing in my garden ....
infinity arrows xd i just need another tutorial how to make Japanese bow please :)
Is it strong enough for arrows?
@@BobWalkerNL its a pseudosasa japonica and use it to make fishing rod before :)
How cool. I am looking forward to your diy arrows. Respect!
Did you make the songs too?
I use royalty free songs. I only play guitar.
Super top!Almir Freitas Júnior.
Thank you very much.
And also where can I buy the gear you
Have to make my arrows.
I buy the materials in several places. sarmatarchery.com for the shafts, www.bogensportwelt.de for the nocks. I order full feathers, which I cut and dye. Points come from Japan. I think Google will be of help in your search for materials. Enjoy!
Sensei !!! Otsukare
Ī ne. Doitashimashite.
Where could you buy bamboo shafts like this for people who would like to make their own?
Where do you live?
very nice! thanks
Thank you. It is with plesure.
What kind of pen is that. What color is that, for wood?
www.posca.com/en/range/
Wait, was that a yumi?
Indeed
Is there a video on how to make the bow?
Maybe you could ask the manufacturer? Sarmat Archery.
que obra de arte !! linda flecha like sempre
Obrigado
@@BobWalkerNL oi amigo se inscreva em meu canal luiz gabriel de barra bonita sp.
what kind of bamboo is used or where can it be found? Do you know the species name?
Honestly, I do not know. I will ask the supplier for you. I feel Madake would be best.
One year later... one arrow... 🤣
A bit of an exaggeration but it takes patience and consistency to do anything in archery. Nicely built!
Thank you. It takes about a week for 12 arrows. Of course I only attent to them in my spare time. Should I have more time, it would take about three days. In that time I would be able to make about 20 arrows.
What kind of thread do you use to tie your fletching?
I use silk yarn or a substitute thread, as long as it's firm / strong and it's not fluffy. I tie it real tight and I don't want the yarn to snap during the winding. Fluffy yarn doesn't give a smooth effect after applying the clear lacquer.
@@BobWalkerNL Thank you for answering both questions.
Very nice.
Thank you very much.
HI :-) Beautiful videos. Can get your arrow making tools online. I live IN Peru Sacred Valley and there is a scarcity of technical stuff here. Thank you.
Thank you so very much. 🙏 Yes, you can buy all components online. Just type 'fletching jig' and you will find them. Also arrow shafts, nocks, poins, etc. Easy way would be E-bay, I guess. Feathers you can also look for in the forest (if legal). Good luck and enjoy.
@@BobWalkerNL Great, thank you. Yes, I will look around for turkeyish feathers.
Where did you get so even bamboo with no defects? I always have to work with complete garbage material - even if a piece looks good at first it often has flaws inside and whole shaft goes to shit after straightening
This bamboo is from Sarmat Archery. 90% is very good.
Nice
:) Thank you very much.