I love the fact that you mentioned "you should be in a well ventilated area." I really appreciate when video makers remind their viewers about safety, common sense isn't that common.
I just built one of these for a little side project I've got going, super impressed. Incredibly simple design and it's got a whole lot more strength than I expected. You did say 40lbs, that is certainly not an exaggeration.
BackyardBowyer Hi Nick I was trying to find the fiberglass rods in home depot and had trouble searching for them even the workers there didn't have a clue on what I was talking about. Plse help asap.
roman franco Did you look in the section with lawn signs and mailboxes? It's usually around there as it's used as a driveway marker. It's usually by the different signs like garage sale, for sale, for rent, house numbers, etc.. Hope this helps!
Helped my nephew build one last weekend - he loves it & it was a fun project. All these DIY videos really helps to get the next generation into science and craftsmanship. Can't thank you enough man.
how the hell is this guy keeping me focused? he isnt using any common "methods", like lots of hand gestures nor is he using his voice.... simple, explanatory and well shown. gj
Nas R. You fuck off and learn to be considerate towards other people. Just because I made a typo doesn't mean i don't know how to spell shit. so fuck off and go correct your inbred family's grammar instead.
I've seen plenty of DIY'ers but what impressed me was that when you went to demonstrate I could tell you were a pro...smooth pull, nice release and you shot with authority and no hesitation. Nice grouping on the 7 yd target plus you know the proper terminology for the tiller & brace height. Thank you.
First of all i would like to say thank you. Your videos are concise and you deliver them with a natural stage presence that makes them enjoyable to watch. I am an entry level archer and just finished making three different bows, two for myself and one for my ten year old son. For myself I made the 40 lb 5' and the 70lb 6', and for my son I made a 20-25lb 4' made with 1/2" PVC and two rods. Here are a couple issues/tips I ran into: 1. I prefer to cut the nocks after the rod bundle is inserted. The PVC not only bends but also twists during this process, causing precut nocks to be out of alignment. 2. Take your time when taping the bundle of rods. A neat job with few wrinkles will directly affect how well the bundle slides into the PVC. Chamfer the inside edge of the PVC ends to help with insertion. 3. The carbide rod saws are online only items at Home Depot and Lowes. Harbor Freight carries them in stock, and at a much better price. 4. I could only find Nylon 550 Paracord at Lowe's or Home Depot, and its not in rope & chain section. It's in the truck bed tie-downs and toolbox area. When using the nylon 550 subtract an additional 2-3 inches off the measurement for your string for stretch. 5. Direct sunlight will rapidly degrade PVC, and cold temperatures will cause the PVC to become brittle increasing the likely hood of cracks... especially at the nocks. Protect your bow.
Hey nick, found your video and immediately ran to Lowes to see if I could recreate your bow. And after 45 minutes i managed to make my own and It is pretty kickass. Good video, great instruction and awesome bow
BackyardBowyer Where is the finished product? I can't seem to find pics or a video on it. I'd really like to see how you cleaned it up! Excellent video by the way! I have a new project now!
+BackyardBowyer I was doing some research on pvc bows and found your . Channel u make high quality videos that are short and to the point yet still very detailed and informative you just earned yourself another loyal subscriber I look forward to future up loads I wish I could've found your channel sooner
backyardbowyer, nice video. You're a stand-up guy. I wish we had more of you guys around. I'm not a survival person, I'm more of a fiddler / music inclined person, but this video inspired me to give a serious look into acquiring survival / bow making skills. I'm also a bit of jerk, but I wish I was more like you, the salt of the earth and all that. [thumbs up].
I did archery as a kid, and have always wanted to get back into it. Unfortunately it's far too expensive. This looks like my ticket to start getting back into practice, and then maybe making one of your more complicated bows later on. Thanks for sharing this!
Just made my first bow as per the video! The draw weight is a big step up from what I've been shooting, but even though I struggle with the pull it shoots way better than my previous bow! Thanks Nick!
You speak clearly, and slowly, and you give specific, accurate instructions, Nick. You are meticulous, and you know your craft. I've watched several of your videos and you do very well. Also, if I heard correctly you're from Colorado, and I love a fellow native born. Thank you for the videos.
I see you are not familiar with Nick. This guy spent the last few years teaching us how to make PVC bows, all kind of models. He even wrote a few books. This is serious stuff, nothing silly.
For a survival bow this is more than enough to take any small game at reasonable distances, at 145.7 fps a 400 grain arrow is hitting at just over 18 foot pounds, or 25.559 joules, you only need as little as 6 to kill a rabbit with a head shot, this is very, very cool.
Actually with a good broad head, even a knapped arrow head this bow would easily take down a whitetail deer. With Blunt tips it will more than adequately take any small game. I shoot a recurve bow that is 45#@28 and it is more than enough with proper shot placement to take down any wild game in the south east
Why do you think it would be so innacurate? Have you shot a traditional bow at all? Native Americans were killing deer with a bow for more time than we've been in this country
Hi, I made this bow and WOW! I made an oak dowel arrow fashioned after another one of his videos and it works well. I was able to shoot the arrow through (not just into) a 5/8" fence board. Much power.
i'm retired now, and i'm into archery now because of your videos. i already made a pvc 1'' recurve that shoots really well, even with my homemade wooden dowel arrows. now i'm going to make this, as it's so simple, even i can make it :-)
this is neat! love how you explain everything. there's a certain smoothness to your style of presentation that makes this video a joy to watch. PS not into archery at all (yet), but this seems really fun and easy to do. now only problem for me would be that i need to convert all measurements into metric, but otherwise great video!
I called my father and asked if we ever did bows with PVC tube when we were kids and he said that we did. Didn't ask if we enforced them with carbon fiber rods tho.
Hey Nick, I made the first bow this way and achieved 40lbs draw at 28" - I modified it using 2 x 48" x 3/8" fiberglass rods, a 3rd cut to 36" and a 4th cut to 18" and was able to get a max of 67 lbs of draw at 28" (using 550 paracord for bowstring). It sent a 150 grain field point completely through my 7/8" thick fence board (just *broke* completely through it did not *travel* completely through). Man, I'm convinced these things could easily take a 3 or 4 year old buck as well as anything you could buy from Bass Pro or Cabella's (and intend to take the 67 pounder on my next hunt). Thanks for the addiction by the way. I have a feeling I will be making these every weekend from now on LOL.
I tried making the 70 lb pvc bow. I made it first try feeling pretty accomplished only I'm only strong enough to confidently draw it like 2/3's of the way back. Alas its back to the home depot tomorrow to make the 40 lb er
15:24 OMG! I was looking for this everywhere! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I wanted to see a real measurement of force for so long but couldn't find it anywhere!
Big skid media.....I was just going to say the exact same thing before I glanced below to see your comment....he is a joy to watch ....not a wasted word or arrogance issues with this guy....Backyard bowyer.....Awesome!...two snaps up and a circle!!!!
based on the unique properties of fiberglass and carbon fiber (broadly known as composites) , can you make one up with carbon fiber rods in place of the fiberglass? thank you and i really enjoy your PVC and the other vids as well. please keep them coming, i plan on making a bow and keeping it and some arrows in my jeep for 4 wheeling and camping emergencies. one should always keep a weapon handy, be it for self defense or for food purposes.
I love these bows! Simple and affordable. I have made 2 of them this past week and helped my brother and cousin make theirs. They work great! and im planning to make a few more with my kids! Hoping to get a heat gun soon so i can try some different styles. Thanks for sharing this info!
Hi Nick, thanks for this tutorial. I have just created my second bow according to this :) There is a problem with proper pipes in Europe - it is quite hard to find Sch40 pipes... we use different standards and there are no thick wall pipes here :( But I have used 3/4" with 1/2" inside and it works pretty well - the inside diameter is then smaller then Sch40 pipe and it is hard to put there three pieces of glass fiber rods bend together with the duck tape... but still my bows work pretty well. Thanx again and maybe I will try heated pipe once to form a nice recursive bow from your tutorials :) See Ya
Because "Oh my god, there's a smart guy on the internet who isn't white and he should be on our side, but here he is making highly powdered ass salt wepins in his beck yerd. I bet he has, liek, a 30 clipozine mag for all of his dedly highly powdered ass salt arrowz." Something to that effect. That's how someone could dislike this video.
As a kid I used to make stuff like this all the time. the fiberglass rods were a great addition and i probably would have goten better bows if I had used that. Awesome vid.
Nick. I watched many of your videos. I've wanted a bow of my own made.by my own hands. This fiberglass reinforced bow was a great start. Thank you for your time that you put in. I intend on making more bows in the near future.
I want to get into archery recreationally. Since this bow seems cheap and easy to make, would you recommend it as something to start and play around with before I spend money on anything else?
great video! thank you for not only explaining how you made it, but also, why you took the steps you did! amazing job! would you be able to use the fiber glass rods in a pvc recurve bow? would it be necessary? thanks for the tutorial!
Just made this bow tonight! Looks great although I cut the nocks a little off center from each other. Still works good, firs arrow popped a beercan from 15yards. Thanks for the video!
Dylan Kowalski This is on the lower end for bowfishing. You could use it, but a slightly heavier bow would be a lot better. Still, it would work fine for smaller/softer fish. If you start out with a 56" length of pipe, the bow will be around 50-55 pounds and great for even bonier fish and deeper water. Hope this helps!
BackyardBowyer Kool, thanks. Some people are saying that you can't kill anything with this bow, but I say with the right arrow tip I believe it would be pretty deadly.
I used 1" PVC pipe( I'm pretty sure I used the same diameter fiberglass rods but I doubt they actually were) and my bow came out at 83lb!! I can't wait to make Nicks 'Overkill' with two 80lb monsters :D
I did the wood centered bow about 3/4 times cause it kept breaking.. But now that I decided to spend 2/3 extra dlls... I found out... Nick... U are awesome man! This model is definitely awesome I ain't goin back to the wood piece ever... Fiberglass ftw! Nick rules!
It's a pretty solid bow. The only thing I would say is to wrap or pad the arrow rest with something (even just a bit of tape, change it out when it gets worn through). It's possible to eventually wear through the pipe if you put enough arrows through it. Also, if you cut the nocks too deep, you may have an issue of nocks breaking.
The bow I made has 12 inches of slightly larger pipe over the middle section. I've also put duct tape over this section, which could reduce wear on the pipe.
+JakexD It the bow is too short, you will be putting it under a lot more strain and it won't perform very well. The distance between the string and bow handle should be around 6-8 inches for a good balance of comfort, performance, and accuracy. Hope this helps!
+BackyardBowyer i dont have the Fibreglass rod driveway marker,i cant find it on my place including Home depot,Is there any alternative on the driveway marker? (sorry for the bad english). thx :D
+Joshua Manuel If possible i would assume that fiberglass rods for a chimney brush would work as a subtitute for the drivway markers they are 5 ft lenth so you would need to cut them down to 48 inches to make the exact copy of this bow. if you dont have access to the chimney bush rods I would suggest amazon to order them or the driveway markers. chimney brush rods are much more expensive then the drivway markers so I would personnaly go with the driveway markers,
+EnderOnFire14 The draw length is 28 inches on this bow, but it will draw up to around 32 inches as-is. If you need a longer draw, you can increase the length of the pipe. Each inch of added pipe length will give roughly 1 inch of additional draw length. Hope this helps!
+BackyardBowyer How do you think flattening something like 10" PVC pipe, which has a thicker wall, would work for a bow? cut it in half, flatten it, cut out the shape of the bow. My school has a CNC machine, so I'm thinking about cutting out a form that I can heat bend it to in order to make a recurve. Do you think that just bolting a riser on would work?
I built this bow over the weekend. It works great and has impressed my 6 yr old daughter. my 14 yr old would prefer thst I never take it out of the garage.
I built one a long time ago. Didn't use the fiberglass, so the pvc snapped one day when I drew it, and I was lucky enough for it not to hurt me when it broke. Gonna make one again to go fishing!
This is a dumb question probably, but this is probably the only bow I'll be able to make with what I have at home (meaning I don't have to melt it or anything). Question: Is this bow able to kill rats, mice, bunnies (obviously to eat), birds (to eat)?
If you don't want anything fancy go to Walmart. While they have more in during hunting season you should be able to find some cheap arrows and target points.
Followed your directions and made this bow, super easy to do and cheap to make. Works great and is fun to shoot. Thanks for making this video and posting it!
The cut rods make a bundle bow, that way the finished bow has better performance. Using full-length rods would result in a bow that is heavier but slower and less powerful than this 40 pound bow.
Thank you so much, BackyardBowyer. I have just barely taken any interest in archery and so I wanted to get a bow. Unfortunately, a lot of bows cost a lot and I didn't have the funds to buy any of them. If I could, I would have definitely tried to make a traditional wooden longbow. Your video gave me hope and so, I will be constructing this simple bow tomorrow. Thank you very much for helping me continue my interest in archery :) You most certainly help a lot of us.
+JonJonTheReLic I've come back! I've finished making this bow and shot it a couple of times. I love it! I'm so happy with the results. I will be continuing archery and I will shoot at a field near me. Once again, thank you so much Nic :) You've made me very happy! Have a wonderful day!
I wish I could upload a pic! Thank you so much for the guide to make this! After some trial and error I managed to make my own! I’m so happy with how it turned out! This is also the first one I ever made so I’m really stoked!
i gotta say, one of the coolest vids ever. i know its an older vid, but just happened upon it today whilst thinking of how to make my own weapons in case shtf and i ran outta ammo for the guns. im close to 60 now but remember as a kid trying to make my own bow and arrows outta tree limbs but it didnt work well lol. only thing more id like to see ya do is make your own arrows and shootem outta that pvc bow. id imagine dowl rods might do.
Great tutorial. I hadn't thought to use fiberglass rods for reinforcement when I made mine. I used a slightly different method. I'm going to try this, and see how it comes out, maybe even mix and match methods. Thanks for posting this.
wow. I build my bows of wood and I was always aversed to fiber and plastic, but this is simply smart, cheap, low effort and the chroni prooves its powerfull
I made some pvc bows this weekend with my girls and I used 3 strands of contractors string braided for the string. Amazing strength and only a slight elasticity. I only heated the tips 5 inches to flatten and curve the ends. I am going to make another bow and try your fiberglass idea inside.
I built this. I used Kevlar instead of para cord. It shoots better than I can. Have thought of narrowing tips to increase the speed a little. Great bow!
Hello nick, just tried your flattened, tapering method on 1/2" pvc. I have to commend you for your work. if not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to complete this project! Thank you so much, keep up your amazing work!
I have no interest in archery, I have never done archery, never thought of building my own bow and probably still wont. But I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Great job, very informative and well presented. Keep it up man.
Hey BB I really like your vid. This is one of the best vids on how to DIY a bow that I have ever come across. You really go into a lot of detail and provide a lot of great info, which includes watching out for your viewers. For a beginner like me I sure appreciate it. Thanks!
Just made this bow today. This video inspired me that there wasn't a reason to not get into it. Still can't hit the pinestraw bails I'm aiming for but that doesn't stop it from being a lot of fun.
I love the fact that you mentioned "you should be in a well ventilated area." I really appreciate when video makers remind their viewers about safety, common sense isn't that common.
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Use water and there will be no airborne particulates. not every cheap material will hold up to water, but fiberglass will, most definitely.
I just built one of these for a little side project I've got going, super impressed. Incredibly simple design and it's got a whole lot more strength than I expected. You did say 40lbs, that is certainly not an exaggeration.
NightHawkInLight Nighthawk ur here too :D
NightHawkInLight Glad you liked the video and great to hear you built one! Thanks for watching!
BackyardBowyer Hi Nick I was trying to find the fiberglass rods in home depot and had trouble searching for them even the workers there didn't have a clue on what I was talking about. Plse help asap.
roman franco Did you look in the section with lawn signs and mailboxes? It's usually around there as it's used as a driveway marker. It's usually by the different signs like garage sale, for sale, for rent, house numbers, etc.. Hope this helps!
roman franco Try asking them for lengths of PVC piping. Its the same materials.
Helped my nephew build one last weekend - he loves it & it was a fun project. All these DIY videos really helps to get the next generation into science and craftsmanship. Can't thank you enough man.
Haha that grin of pure joy after that first shot at 14:45 I love it when a project turns out the way it's meant to be.
Jason Swain Thanks! It's definitely a good day when projects work out.
He looks like a dude that always minds his business happily.
how the hell is this guy keeping me focused?
he isnt using any common "methods", like lots of hand gestures nor is he using his voice....
simple, explanatory and well shown.
gj
I could watch this guy build anything for hours. excellent videos, this is the best of RUclips.
were you payed to say this?
+Craz Sniipez V *paid
Nas R. fuck off
+Craz Sniipez V you fuck off and go back to elementary school and learn to spell little shit.
Nas R. You fuck off and learn to be considerate towards other people. Just because I made a typo doesn't mean i don't know how to spell shit. so fuck off and go correct your inbred family's grammar instead.
A surprisingly informative and easy to understand video despite my first assumptions.
I've seen plenty of DIY'ers but what impressed me was that when you went to demonstrate I could tell you were a pro...smooth pull, nice release and you shot with authority and no hesitation. Nice grouping on the 7 yd target plus you know the proper terminology for the tiller & brace height. Thank you.
Snaejneerg TANCK Thank you for watching!
First of all i would like to say thank you. Your videos are concise and you deliver them with a natural stage presence that makes them enjoyable to watch. I am an entry level archer and just finished making three different bows, two for myself and one for my ten year old son. For myself I made the 40 lb 5' and the 70lb 6', and for my son I made a 20-25lb 4' made with 1/2" PVC and two rods. Here are a couple issues/tips I ran into:
1. I prefer to cut the nocks after the rod bundle is inserted. The PVC not only bends but also twists during this process, causing precut nocks to be out of alignment.
2. Take your time when taping the bundle of rods. A neat job with few wrinkles will directly affect how well the bundle slides into the PVC. Chamfer the inside edge of the PVC ends to help with insertion.
3. The carbide rod saws are online only items at Home Depot and Lowes. Harbor Freight carries them in stock, and at a much better price.
4. I could only find Nylon 550 Paracord at Lowe's or Home Depot, and its not in rope & chain section. It's in the truck bed tie-downs and toolbox area. When using the nylon 550 subtract an additional 2-3 inches off the measurement for your string for stretch.
5. Direct sunlight will rapidly degrade PVC, and cold temperatures will cause the PVC to become brittle increasing the likely hood of cracks... especially at the nocks. Protect your bow.
I know absolutely nothing about archery, but I found this video so comforting to watch. You seem so calm and focussed.
+evilbrent Same here!
+Evilbrent Yeah, I enjoyed watching him build/make that bow. And I'm not even really interested in archery. Peace.
Hey nick, found your video and immediately ran to Lowes to see if I could recreate your bow. And after 45 minutes i managed to make my own and It is pretty kickass. Good video, great instruction and awesome bow
Thanks, awesome to hear you made one! Glad the video helped.
BackyardBowyer Where is the finished product? I can't seem to find pics or a video on it. I'd really like to see how you cleaned it up! Excellent video by the way! I have a new project now!
Finished product? WTF do you think he's holding in his hands and shooting?
same here:D Thank you Nick
Your videos are informative and entertaining, and you present them with an unassuming and laid back attitude. Great job, Nick...as always!
Thank you!
Can I use PPR pipe ?
+BackyardBowyer I was doing some research on pvc bows and found your . Channel u make high quality videos that are short and to the point yet still very detailed and informative you just earned yourself another loyal subscriber I look forward to future up loads I wish I could've found your channel sooner
Made two of these bows after following your directions and it worked like a charm! Don’t have them anymore but they were really great!
you are a great teacher and a damn hell of a nice guy. your enthusiasm for your art is a true gift to all of your viewers, thanks a lot backyard bower
backyardbowyer, nice video. You're a stand-up guy. I wish we had more of you guys around. I'm not a survival person, I'm more of a fiddler / music inclined person, but this video inspired me to give a serious look into acquiring survival / bow making skills. I'm also a bit of jerk, but I wish I was more like you, the salt of the earth and all that. [thumbs up].
You sir would make a good teacher.
I did archery as a kid, and have always wanted to get back into it. Unfortunately it's far too expensive. This looks like my ticket to start getting back into practice, and then maybe making one of your more complicated bows later on. Thanks for sharing this!
Just made my first bow as per the video! The draw weight is a big step up from what I've been shooting, but even though I struggle with the pull it shoots way better than my previous bow! Thanks Nick!
You speak clearly, and slowly, and you give specific, accurate instructions, Nick. You are meticulous, and you know your craft. I've watched several of your videos and you do very well. Also, if I heard correctly you're from Colorado, and I love a fellow native born.
Thank you for the videos.
excellent video! I thought this was going to be silly when you first said PVC pipe as a bow but I'm really impressed. kudos and thanks for sharing : )
I see you are not familiar with Nick. This guy spent the last few years teaching us how to make PVC bows, all kind of models. He even wrote a few books. This is serious stuff, nothing silly.
Tom Duhamel You are right, I am a follower now though. His videos are great. I'm seriously going to build one of these bows.
he has been doing this for so long but he still hasn't gotten good at talking to the camera. love you vids bower. lol
For a survival bow this is more than enough to take any small game at reasonable distances, at 145.7 fps a 400 grain arrow is hitting at just over 18 foot pounds, or 25.559 joules, you only need as little as 6 to kill a rabbit with a head shot, this is very, very cool.
Actually with a good broad head, even a knapped arrow head this bow would easily take down a whitetail deer. With Blunt tips it will more than adequately take any small game. I shoot a recurve bow that is 45#@28 and it is more than enough with proper shot placement to take down any wild game in the south east
Yeah, and about as accurate and efficient as slinging one's own faeces.
Why do you think it would be so innacurate? Have you shot a traditional bow at all? Native Americans were killing deer with a bow for more time than we've been in this country
Hi, I made this bow and WOW! I made an oak dowel arrow fashioned after another one of his videos and it works well. I was able to shoot the arrow through (not just into) a 5/8" fence board. Much power.
i'm retired now, and i'm into archery now because of your videos. i already made a pvc 1'' recurve that shoots really well, even with my homemade wooden dowel arrows. now i'm going to make this, as it's so simple, even i can make it :-)
this is neat! love how you explain everything. there's a certain smoothness to your style of presentation that makes this video a joy to watch. PS not into archery at all (yet), but this seems really fun and easy to do. now only problem for me would be that i need to convert all measurements into metric, but otherwise great video!
I wish I would have known this when I was kid.
Me too.
I called my father and asked if we ever did bows with PVC tube when we were kids and he said that we did. Didn't ask if we enforced them with carbon fiber rods tho.
great make for an inexpensive bow. any videos on making arrows?
i love how chill this guy is
Hey Nick, I made the first bow this way and achieved 40lbs draw at 28" - I modified it using 2 x 48" x 3/8" fiberglass rods, a 3rd cut to 36" and a 4th cut to 18" and was able to get a max of 67 lbs of draw at 28" (using 550 paracord for bowstring). It sent a 150 grain field point completely through my 7/8" thick fence board (just *broke* completely through it did not *travel* completely through). Man, I'm convinced these things could easily take a 3 or 4 year old buck as well as anything you could buy from Bass Pro or Cabella's (and intend to take the 67 pounder on my next hunt). Thanks for the addiction by the way. I have a feeling I will be making these every weekend from now on LOL.
Nice!
Explained so easily a kid could understand, well done :-)
I tried making the 70 lb pvc bow. I made it first try feeling pretty accomplished only I'm only strong enough to confidently draw it like 2/3's of the way back. Alas its back to the home depot tomorrow to make the 40 lb er
Nick, this is a fantastic project, and you are very good presenter. Big Like!
Columbia River Orienteering Club Thanks!
BackyardBowyer
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this!! :)
BackyardBowyer buddy what can i use if i dont have fibreglass
15:24 OMG! I was looking for this everywhere! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I wanted to see a real measurement of force for so long but couldn't find it anywhere!
Big skid media.....I was just going to say the exact same thing before I glanced below to see your comment....he is a joy to watch ....not a wasted word or arrogance issues with this guy....Backyard bowyer.....Awesome!...two snaps up and a circle!!!!
Charming guy. Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Nathaniel Bennett Thanks for watching!
based on the unique properties of fiberglass and carbon fiber (broadly known as composites) , can you make one up with carbon fiber rods in place of the fiberglass? thank you and i really enjoy your PVC and the other vids as well. please keep them coming, i plan on making a bow and keeping it and some arrows in my jeep for 4 wheeling and camping emergencies. one should always keep a weapon handy, be it for self defense or for food purposes.
wow, this guy really knows how to craft!! It seems a +7 PVC bow, good enough to hunt some dragons :D
I love these bows! Simple and affordable. I have made 2 of them this past week and helped my brother and cousin make theirs. They work great! and im planning to make a few more with my kids! Hoping to get a heat gun soon so i can try some different styles. Thanks for sharing this info!
I've said it before mate, good style on camera, nice commentary, no stupid music spoiling the video. Good job.
Hi Nick, thanks for this tutorial. I have just created my second bow according to this :) There is a problem with proper pipes in Europe - it is quite hard to find Sch40 pipes... we use different standards and there are no thick wall pipes here :( But I have used 3/4" with 1/2" inside and it works pretty well - the inside diameter is then smaller then Sch40 pipe and it is hard to put there three pieces of glass fiber rods bend together with the duck tape... but still my bows work pretty well. Thanx again and maybe I will try heated pipe once to form a nice recursive bow from your tutorials :) See Ya
słabe że takie posty widać:P
mogę to usunąć...
nie, no chodzi o to ze se komentujesz na youtube, a tu caly g+ widzi, moze i dobrze ze go usuwają :P
how could someone dislike this video
An asshole would
Because "Oh my god, there's a smart guy on the internet who isn't white and he should be on our side, but here he is making highly powdered ass salt wepins in his beck yerd. I bet he has, liek, a 30 clipozine mag for all of his dedly highly powdered ass salt arrowz." Something to that effect. That's how someone could dislike this video.
+Ben E what?
The Sultin Of Smack
My point exactly.
Ben E erm okay...
You earned yourself a new subscriber, great job keep it up
As a kid I used to make stuff like this all the time. the fiberglass rods were a great addition and i probably would have goten better bows if I had used that. Awesome vid.
Nick. I watched many of your videos. I've wanted a bow of my own made.by my own hands. This fiberglass reinforced bow was a great start. Thank you for your time that you put in. I intend on making more bows in the near future.
I might add - don't use cheap arrows, only good quality. If they break while you're shooting, severe injury can result! Blessings.
I want to get into archery recreationally. Since this bow seems cheap and easy to make, would you recommend it as something to start and play around with before I spend money on anything else?
great video! thank you for not only explaining how you made it, but also, why you took the steps you did! amazing job! would you be able to use the fiber glass rods in a pvc recurve bow? would it be necessary? thanks for the tutorial!
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Just made this bow tonight! Looks great although I cut the nocks a little off center from each other. Still works good, firs arrow popped a beercan from 15yards. Thanks for the video!
I never thought about building a bow of any kind before I saw this video. Awesomely cheap and resourceful.
BackyardBowyer Hey nick can you use those fiberglass rods to make arrows or bolts?
"Draw them together, you get an 80 pound bow!" Haha..
do you think this is strong enough to bowfish with?? great video, thanks.
Dylan Kowalski This is on the lower end for bowfishing. You could use it, but a slightly heavier bow would be a lot better. Still, it would work fine for smaller/softer fish. If you start out with a 56" length of pipe, the bow will be around 50-55 pounds and great for even bonier fish and deeper water. Hope this helps!
BackyardBowyer fuck yeah thanks.
Dylan Kowalski Are you shooting carp? How would you mount the reel?
On a bow like this, you can make a reel seat using a T pipe fitting that's been cut down one side.
BackyardBowyer
Kool, thanks. Some people are saying that you can't kill anything with this bow, but I say with the right arrow tip I believe it would be pretty deadly.
I used 1" PVC pipe( I'm pretty sure I used the same diameter fiberglass rods but I doubt they actually were) and my bow came out at 83lb!! I can't wait to make Nicks 'Overkill' with two 80lb monsters :D
I did the wood centered bow about 3/4 times cause it kept breaking.. But now that I decided to spend 2/3 extra dlls... I found out... Nick... U are awesome man! This model is definitely awesome I ain't goin back to the wood piece ever... Fiberglass ftw! Nick rules!
he sounds so nice
HumzaPlayz b.
Wow that has some nice fire to it. How is the wear and tear though?
It's a pretty solid bow. The only thing I would say is to wrap or pad the arrow rest with something (even just a bit of tape, change it out when it gets worn through). It's possible to eventually wear through the pipe if you put enough arrows through it. Also, if you cut the nocks too deep, you may have an issue of nocks breaking.
awesome, thanks so much : )
well we have 2 and a couple boys out shooting them the string 550 Para cord does stretch so have to adjust it but we will see how long they last lol
The bow I made has 12 inches of slightly larger pipe over the middle section. I've also put duct tape over this section, which could reduce wear on the pipe.
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Went to Walmart and Lowes and bought these exact supplies and built this today! Highly recommend lol this thing is fun
Perfect! Nobody expect a Bow behind the Pipe.
Add some Caps and you can use ist as trekking Pole too - double perfect!
Can we get an update on this bow?
Hey BackyardBowyer, how do I know if I made my string too short and will this affect the bow negatively?
+JakexD It the bow is too short, you will be putting it under a lot more strain and it won't perform very well. The distance between the string and bow handle should be around 6-8 inches for a good balance of comfort, performance, and accuracy. Hope this helps!
+BackyardBowyer I'd say it helped, since mine was at around 9 1/2. Thanks!
+BackyardBowyer i dont have the Fibreglass rod driveway marker,i cant find it on my place including Home depot,Is there any alternative on the driveway marker? (sorry for the bad english). thx :D
+Joshua Manuel If possible i would assume that fiberglass rods for a chimney brush would work as a subtitute for the drivway markers they are 5 ft lenth so you would need to cut them down to 48 inches to make the exact copy of this bow. if you dont have access to the chimney bush rods I would suggest amazon to order them or the driveway markers. chimney brush rods are much more expensive then the drivway markers so I would personnaly go with the driveway markers,
+Joshua Manuel Menards has them also.
Does anyone know the draw length of this bow?.. Converting it to a ballista that shoots golf balls for my engineering class..
+EnderOnFire14 The draw length is 28 inches on this bow, but it will draw up to around 32 inches as-is. If you need a longer draw, you can increase the length of the pipe. Each inch of added pipe length will give roughly 1 inch of additional draw length. Hope this helps!
+BackyardBowyer How do you think flattening something like 10" PVC pipe, which has a thicker wall, would work for a bow? cut it in half, flatten it, cut out the shape of the bow. My school has a CNC machine, so I'm thinking about cutting out a form that I can heat bend it to in order to make a recurve. Do you think that just bolting a riser on would work?
I built this bow over the weekend. It works great and has impressed my 6 yr old daughter. my 14 yr old would prefer thst I never take it out of the garage.
I built one a long time ago. Didn't use the fiberglass, so the pvc snapped one day when I drew it, and I was lucky enough for it not to hurt me when it broke.
Gonna make one again to go fishing!
This is a dumb question probably, but this is probably the only bow I'll be able to make with what I have at home (meaning I don't have to melt it or anything). Question: Is this bow able to kill rats, mice, bunnies (obviously to eat), birds (to eat)?
Yes
+Devin Hightower (TheXChapter) Yes, definitely. Also if you are not careful it can kill you...
40 lbs is enough to kill a deer witg the right arrow
Is it legal to hunt with?
Devin Hightower If you are in legal hunting zones, probably. Check your local laws. (some places have restrictions on the power of the bow)
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I liked it, I just was making a joke at your comment
I know :D
Never done any of this before, where can I get arrows?
If you don't want anything fancy go to Walmart. While they have more in during hunting season you should be able to find some cheap arrows and target points.
Bini Shulman don't go to walmart, you should be using dowels from the hardware store before anything from walmart.
Bo Huggabee Perfect way to end up with half an arrow in your arm.....
+Rhysimus What's the matter? Someone take your sweet roll?
But if a guy has to ask the nonsensical question "when can I get arrows", he most likely wouldn't know how to make arrows from dowels.
Just finished building mine to your specs. Works perfectly, and has at least a 40-50# draw.
You the man!
Well put together - easy to see, and for a dullard like me - easy to understand! Thanks for sharing this!
I'm uncomfortable with how long he stares at me without blinking.
I tried my best to win a staring contest against him, but I lost big time!
tskwared667 im glad its not just me lol
tskwared667 Yeah, its weird. A lot of people blink more on camera, but this guy just doesn't blink at all!
I think it is cool haha
Glad that NightHawkInLight brought me here, have no doubt that this is a very interesting and cool channel ^^
Sub'd to you :)
DennisMK Thanks for watching!
Why do so many comments not have a reply button anymore? What the hell is Google up to?
ya fuck you google
Followed your directions and made this bow, super easy to do and cheap to make. Works great and is fun to shoot. Thanks for making this video and posting it!
This is quite possibly one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Why cut the rods? why not just put 4 uncut one in the pipe?
The cut rods make a bundle bow, that way the finished bow has better performance. Using full-length rods would result in a bow that is heavier but slower and less powerful than this 40 pound bow.
angers karin
did you really ask that question or are you just trolling?
i also painted my bow red whit and blue with stars on it.
Cool
Make a video About it !!!
Tim Totaal thank you
Great job! Your supporting a corrupt government lol
+TheRideOrDieRacer the American flag does not represent the American government...
Bro, cut dem finger nails
Bro, stop judging him
Bro, you must be turned on by them
tf? they fine
Be cool bros
Why do you care?
Thank you so much, BackyardBowyer. I have just barely taken any interest in archery and so I wanted to get a bow. Unfortunately, a lot of bows cost a lot and I didn't have the funds to buy any of them. If I could, I would have definitely tried to make a traditional wooden longbow. Your video gave me hope and so, I will be constructing this simple bow tomorrow. Thank you very much for helping me continue my interest in archery :) You most certainly help a lot of us.
+JonJonTheReLic I've come back! I've finished making this bow and shot it a couple of times. I love it! I'm so happy with the results. I will be continuing archery and I will shoot at a field near me. Once again, thank you so much Nic :) You've made me very happy! Have a wonderful day!
I wish I could upload a pic! Thank you so much for the guide to make this! After some trial and error I managed to make my own! I’m so happy with how it turned out! This is also the first one I ever made so I’m really stoked!
Awesome!
Thanks for watching and building along!
i gotta say, one of the coolest vids ever. i know its an older vid, but just happened upon it today whilst thinking of how to make my own weapons in case shtf and i ran outta ammo for the guns. im close to 60 now but remember as a kid trying to make my own bow and arrows outta tree limbs but it didnt work well lol. only thing more id like to see ya do is make your own arrows and shootem outta that pvc bow. id imagine dowl rods might do.
👍👍👍 I remember watching this video when I was younger. This tutorial is well explained
Very well done, and it's obvious that you're a man with mechanical skills. Liked the video.
Thanks for the tutorial! I made a few of these with some friends today using this video as a guide, and they turned out pretty well.
YESS Thank you. Ive always had problems with the bows bending in the middle.
Great tutorial. I hadn't thought to use fiberglass rods for reinforcement when I made mine. I used a slightly different method. I'm going to try this, and see how it comes out, maybe even mix and match methods. Thanks for posting this.
You have some of the most entertaining how to bow builds man. I appreciate your time and mannor.
wow. I build my bows of wood and I was always aversed to fiber and plastic, but this is simply smart, cheap, low effort and the chroni prooves its powerfull
I made some pvc bows this weekend with my girls and I used 3 strands of contractors string braided for the string. Amazing strength and only a slight elasticity. I only heated the tips 5 inches to flatten and curve the ends. I am going to make another bow and try your fiberglass idea inside.
Easy to follow, built one myself. Only thing different i did was cut the groves for the strings at an angle, they seem to hold in place better.
I have to give you props on this build. I just built 2 of them and shot them and they work great. Thanks.
I built this. I used Kevlar instead of para cord. It shoots better than I can. Have thought of narrowing tips to increase the speed a little. Great bow!
Hello nick, just tried your flattened, tapering method on 1/2" pvc. I have to commend you for your work. if not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to complete this project! Thank you so much, keep up your amazing work!
+Leejohn Hernandez Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you gave heat-tapering a try.
I have no interest in archery, I have never done archery, never thought of building my own bow and probably still wont. But I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Great job, very informative and well presented. Keep it up man.
Matthew Feeney Thanks for watching!
Hey BB I really like your vid. This is one of the best vids on how to DIY a bow that I have ever come across. You really go into a lot of detail and provide a lot of great info, which includes watching out for your viewers. For a beginner like me I sure appreciate it. Thanks!
I've gotta give you some credit I've wondered how to makeshift bow and never come up with something this good . Cool!
Jeff Clark Thanks!
thought it'd explode till i saw the fiber glass inserts. this is a brilliant and utterly simple idea.
Just made this bow today. This video inspired me that there wasn't a reason to not get into it. Still can't hit the pinestraw bails I'm aiming for but that doesn't stop it from being a lot of fun.
It's very relaxing to see you crafting things...
What about spraying expanding foam in the pipe. It would surround the fiberglass and reduce vibration, thereby making it more accurate.
I thought about that but the fiberglass rods need some slight room to move otherwise they will snap inside the pvc.