Enjoyed working on this with ya! And man did that thing turn out beautiful! I love the concept you used of making a took look nice enough and perform well enough that you could leave it sitting out on display and hand it down to your kids. Enjoyed the video!
Wow! What a BEAUTIFUL draw board! It looks so nice, I might even be afraid to actually use it. I would likely make both and only actually use the down and dirty version. LOL So glad I found your channel. It is inspiring to young people so excited about woodcraft, and I am doubly happy to see you including your kids in your work. I know the next couple of generations of craftsmen are in very good hands.
I didn't even know what a draw board was, but that doesn't matter when something looks as good as this came out! Really beautiful piece and Bruce crushed that leather wrap!
Its funny looking at the difference in effort and tools required for the two boards. While watching, on the first board I was certain I could and would do something similar. When you started describing what you did to the second board you immediately lost me (mostly because I am not a woodworker and don't know what many of the tools you used are). Its like watching a teacher starting a match class and beginning with simple addition, and then jumping to calculus. It was funny. Great video and the second board is beautiful. I'll make the first one. ;.)
Excellent and inspiring work as usual! Just got into compound last season after being a recurve coach for seven years. Thanks for the added motivation to keep practicing!
I've been watching the progress on your fb page.. it is great to see the finished product. Very nice, and also great to see an option that, while quick and dirty, will do the job just as well for those who just need something that will work.
Extremely beautiful Draw Board... Wow... BUT I spotted a flaw! It seems you started the inch measure from the front of the peg, where the bow handle rests... I made the same mistake, which I have now corrected, after learning: Draw length is NEVER measured "from the string to the handle", even when String Hight / Brace Hight is... With the AMO standard, we must measure drawlength, from "where the cleft between thumb and indexs finger rest", and then ADD 1 3/4 inch... In "average", that gives the measure to the back of the bow, (facing away from the archer), where the arrow pass... And that measure gives the "average" measure, to know, how long the arrow must be, "at least"... SO your inch markings should be placed, so "zero inch" is: 1,75 inch in front of, the peg... You can simply move the peg 1,75 back, against the winch, as that seems easier, than moving the inch marks. Asian bow companies, always measure to the back of the bow, (facing away from the archer) where the arrow pass, and that gives the ACCURATE measure, which say, how long the arrow must be "at least"... The AMO standard measures arrowlenght, NOT including the arrow point, and measures from the bottom of the groove in the nock, where the string rests... The advantage of that is: When the AMO Draw Lenght measure say 28,5 inch, then we can simply order arrows "28,5 inch long"... Then the tip is always in front of the bow, either in front of the "arrow pass", or the arrow rest... Compound archers use those special arrow rests, and might wish, the point is just in front of THAT, so to order or make the desired arrow length, each needs to measure the ACTUAL distance, from the front of the arrow rest, to the string, at full draw, to get that length... But when adjusting draw weight, like for competitions, they still need to measure the drawlenght after the AMO standard... I only own "Asian recurve bows", and use the "Asian measure method", as that is what the Bowyers used, when measuring draw weight, and determine the maximum draw length... Except two traditional recurves from Hungary, as that Bowyer use the AMO measure, when measuring the draw weight, "at 28 inches"... And to determine the max draw length... But the Handles on the other bows, have different diameters and shapes, so I need to have an "inch- stick", which can be moved, to fit all bows... In your case, you always wish to use the AMO measure... Then the peg should simply be moved 1,75 inch closer to the winch... Only then you can measure the "AMO Draw Weight" Happy shooting Dan
Great looking project! I'm a newer bow hunter and have successfully harvested one each year the last 5, but I legit never knew what a draw board was. Thanks for opening my eyes! Looks like I may have some tuning in my future :)
@@GunflintDesignsWhite Tails up here in NW MN - lucky to have a pretty good spot where #s are high. I tend to take the first decent shot I have to save more time for pheasant hunting and fishing, but small bucks still taste good ;)
Very nice! Two of my favorite things...archery and woodworking! Any plans to build a bow press for string/cam work? I'd love to work on my own bows, but a bow press is kind of expensive. Cheers! Chris.
I wish I had this when I bought my bow. I had to draw and hold it while my dad adjusted the length on it. (By the way my bow is a diamond prism so it allows for people to adjust the draw without tools)
Enjoyed working on this with ya! And man did that thing turn out beautiful! I love the concept you used of making a took look nice enough and perform well enough that you could leave it sitting out on display and hand it down to your kids. Enjoyed the video!
Thanks for your help with it Bruce. That was definitely the finishing touch this thing needed.
Very nice. You have great skills and tools. Just one thing, zero on a bow draw is 1 3/4" forward from the deepest part of the grip.
Wow! What a BEAUTIFUL draw board!
It looks so nice, I might even be afraid to actually use it. I would likely make both and only actually use the down and dirty version. LOL
So glad I found your channel. It is inspiring to young people so excited about woodcraft, and I am doubly happy to see you including your kids in your work. I know the next couple of generations of craftsmen are in very good hands.
Thanks for the compliments Michael, I appreciate it!
Beautiful craftsmanship
I didn't even know what a draw board was, but that doesn't matter when something looks as good as this came out! Really beautiful piece and Bruce crushed that leather wrap!
Thank you!
Making one of these basic ones tomorrow. 👌
Your "nice" version is so sweet. I like how you enjoy the sounds too. Feel free to show more of your adorable children. Great video!
Its funny looking at the difference in effort and tools required for the two boards. While watching, on the first board I was certain I could and would do something similar. When you started describing what you did to the second board you immediately lost me (mostly because I am not a woodworker and don't know what many of the tools you used are). Its like watching a teacher starting a match class and beginning with simple addition, and then jumping to calculus. It was funny. Great video and the second board is beautiful. I'll make the first one. ;.)
Impressive skills, you should be very proud, Loved the video!
Looks amazing, gorgeous piece, lots of different skills on show there, CNC, wood turning, metal lathe, tapping, very cool.
Beautiful wood work.
Excellent and inspiring work as usual! Just got into compound last season after being a recurve coach for seven years. Thanks for the added motivation to keep practicing!
I'm glad you liked it! Enjoy the new bow!
I've been watching the progress on your fb page.. it is great to see the finished product. Very nice, and also great to see an option that, while quick and dirty, will do the job just as well for those who just need something that will work.
I figured more people are likely to build the easy one, but probably want to know that the fancy one exists in the world.
Truly amazing work there!!! WOW
Wow what a beautiful inlay draw board!
You my friend are a master! That’s just true art! Well done. If you can make more for sale, I will be the first to buy one....
Haha, thank you very much! It's definitely overkill, but I love it.
Been waiting on this one. Bow hunter and woodworker here, keep it up!
Hope it gives you some ideas!
That's absolutely gorgeous!!
Thank you! 😊
Extremely beautiful Draw Board... Wow...
BUT I spotted a flaw!
It seems you started the inch measure from the front of the peg,
where the bow handle rests...
I made the same mistake, which I have now corrected, after learning:
Draw length is NEVER measured "from the string to the handle",
even when String Hight / Brace Hight is...
With the AMO standard, we must measure drawlength,
from "where the cleft between thumb and indexs finger rest", and then ADD 1 3/4 inch...
In "average", that gives the measure to the back of the bow, (facing away from the archer), where the arrow pass...
And that measure gives the "average" measure, to know, how long the arrow must be, "at least"...
SO your inch markings should be placed, so "zero inch" is:
1,75 inch in front of, the peg...
You can simply move the peg 1,75 back, against the winch,
as that seems easier, than moving the inch marks.
Asian bow companies, always measure to the back of the bow, (facing away from the archer) where the arrow pass,
and that gives the ACCURATE measure, which say, how long the arrow must be "at least"...
The AMO standard measures arrowlenght, NOT including the arrow point, and measures from the bottom of the groove in the nock, where the string rests...
The advantage of that is: When the AMO Draw Lenght measure say 28,5 inch, then we can simply order arrows "28,5 inch long"...
Then the tip is always in front of the bow, either in front of the "arrow pass", or the arrow rest...
Compound archers use those special arrow rests, and might wish, the point is just in front of THAT,
so to order or make the desired arrow length, each needs to measure the ACTUAL distance,
from the front of the arrow rest, to the string, at full draw, to get that length...
But when adjusting draw weight, like for competitions, they still need to measure the drawlenght after the AMO standard...
I only own "Asian recurve bows", and use the "Asian measure method",
as that is what the Bowyers used, when measuring draw weight, and determine the maximum draw length...
Except two traditional recurves from Hungary, as that Bowyer use the AMO measure,
when measuring the draw weight, "at 28 inches"... And to determine the max draw length...
But the Handles on the other bows, have different diameters and shapes,
so I need to have an "inch- stick", which can be moved, to fit all bows...
In your case, you always wish to use the AMO measure...
Then the peg should simply be moved 1,75 inch closer to the winch...
Only then you can measure the "AMO Draw Weight"
Happy shooting
Dan
I've never used a bow and probably won't but that doesn't stop me from wanting that fancy board.
It's overkill for sure. Might get used once a year or so. I plan to hang it on my wall and let it be a decoration.
Great looking project! I'm a newer bow hunter and have successfully harvested one each year the last 5, but I legit never knew what a draw board was. Thanks for opening my eyes! Looks like I may have some tuning in my future :)
Sounds like you have been doing great, for a beginner or an expert! I've never gone 5 for 5.
@@GunflintDesignsWhite Tails up here in NW MN - lucky to have a pretty good spot where #s are high. I tend to take the first decent shot I have to save more time for pheasant hunting and fishing, but small bucks still taste good ;)
Thanks for the purpose of supplying many of these amazing info.
That looks so cool! Love the walnut and leather combo. Never used a bow before, but this makes me want to try
Man, this video was interesting! I appreciate the masking tape + band-saw trick
I'm glad you liked it!
Awesome project, both will do the job but your walnut one is beautiful, I'd make both as I'd be afraid to use the nice one for fear of scratches
Thanks Keith! I'm sure scratches will happen eventually, but I put the poly on extra thick so it'll be easy to buff out.
Awesome craftsmanship! 👍👍
Very nice! Two of my favorite things...archery and woodworking! Any plans to build a bow press for string/cam work? I'd love to work on my own bows, but a bow press is kind of expensive. Cheers! Chris.
Amazing wood skills
Man that draw board looks great!
Would you sell these? Kit maybe or the board alone. Best diy build ever
Well thank you! I would consider it - what do you think something like that is worth?
Being that I had a shop but not the sofisticated routing table. I would bet 500 would be possible. Unsure howuch time you have in on it
Wow, your the man.
“The walnuttier side of things” had me cracking up!
As long as you enjoyed it then it was worth putting it in there!
Per the AMA Draw length is measured 1.75” in front of the deepest part of the grip. So your ruler are off if you didn’t account for that. 😬
Also these are beautiful and you should sell these!
You could add a $10 digital meat scale to the carabiner and get a draw weight as well! Cheers, Chris.
Yep! Mine is actually a luggage scale, but you're right. I just didn't show it in the video.
Outstanding
Nicely done. 😀👍
I wish I had this when I bought my bow. I had to draw and hold it while my dad adjusted the length on it. (By the way my bow is a diamond prism so it allows for people to adjust the draw without tools)
👌 excellent
Nice!
The ol' Craftsman Jointer is gone...... Makes me sad. I wish I could find one here
I gave it to my cousin, so Grandpa's old classic is still in the family.
Gunflint Designs that’s a great place for it.
👍
This walnut board is so unnecessary!!!!
LOL.
You know it!
😀😀👍👍😀😀
Thats a whole lotta effort to mentally add 1.75" to your measurement every time you use it...