This was a very, very long video. But every minute was worth it. Good job!

Im from Tennessee. I would love to have a bow made from wood from home. Im excited to watch this.

@BigJimsBowCompany

7 ай бұрын

You should check out the Tennessee Classic they have a class that you build a bow there and shoot the course with it.

@chrismooneyham5279

7 ай бұрын

@BigJimsBowCompany where is this at. I'm in Middle Tennessee, about an hour east of Nashville.

@chrismooneyham5279

7 ай бұрын

Also is there a particular kind of resin you suggest I get to redo a bow? Thank you so very much.

A couple of years ago I made three bows for a customer and good friend now out of a walnut tree they came off his great grandfather's farm. Made one for him and both of his sons. It's a good feeling.

I stumbled acrossed this video and it makes a statement to me. American craftsmanship, this is becoming a lost art. Jim, Thank You so much for sharing the many years of experience, time, trial and error and money invested in your craft. You have a unique ability. As a bowhunter and a custom rod builder it gives me a sincere appreciation for what you do. Stationed in Northern Virginia, a few folks from our bow club attended a bow making class and I was totally blown away at the bows they showed us when they returned. Awesome video, god bless you and godspeed with your unique abilities.

Thank you Jim for the insight into professional Bow making! Well done and awesome craftsmanship!

this programme was an excellent bow making documentary.

WOW! I was watching You Tube when someone came to the door. When I got back, your video had started. It had just started and I watched as you opened. I did not see the title at all but I soon recognized what you were doing. My heart about jumped out of my chest. In the early 60's my next door neighbor had a shop that was maybe 10 x 12 feet and he made bows just the same way you do. His name was McChesney and he soon had me working with him. He made what he called a laminated, compound bow. It took him over a week to make one bow and they were beautiful. We then started making arrows and painting them for registration in competition for archers. And hunters, of course. Turned out that he was very famous for his bows years later. I found an article in Boy'S Life Magazine about him. I am writing to thank you for your video. It has recently dawned on me what an influence he was on me. I am 72 years old and still work in wood. I sure liked that old man. He gave me a lot. You guys probably have a very profound effect on boy's that see you work and that you share with. Great video, WOW!

Super interesting Jim. I loved seeing your jigs, set-ups and the craftsmanship that follows the production work. Thanks.

Whoever edited this video is awesome!! They were kind enough and smart enough to lower the volume when Preacher was running the band saw. 🙏🙏 Amazing video!!! Its so cool to see what goes on behind the scenes at Jim's shop.

Great video Bill, thanks. It's good to know how much knowledge goes into your bows.

Pretty impressed with your shop and dedication to your craft.

Thanks, Big Jim. Making a recurve has been on my wishlist for a while, and seeing your build is really helpful in understanding it better. Thanks for sharing your process and insights. Your finished bows are beautiful!

Jim, i'm speachless. I can only imagine your time and effort to collect all those information. Sharing this kind of knowledge it's the REAL contribution to archery society around the world. Greetings from Poland!

@BigJimsBowCompany

6 жыл бұрын

Ambasada Łucznictwa Terenowego thank you very much sir, we appreciate your kind words.

This has just confirmed to me just how much I have to own one of Jim's bows one day! So much work, care and attention to detail.

I just found your channel and I love it. Awesome work!

One of the most interesting and educational videos I have ever watched. I "cut my teeth" on recurves, but have always had an interest in the traditional type bow. Thank you very much!

I never realized the amount of work that went into making one of these. Simply amazing.

Thanks Big Jim, Relly enjoyed the video. I have a shop myself cabinet making and architectural carpentry. Learned a lot by watching you and Preacher going through your process. you guys have put a lot into developing your gigs and forms and it really shows. good luck and thanks for the video

hi Jim. greetings from England. you are a really character . the world needs more Jim's im it !!!!!! I wish you every success .

Thanks Jim,really enjoyed seeing how a bow is put together.

You are a master crafter. Thanks for the video. If I ever get into traditional bow hunting. I'll definitely call you.

amazing watching the journey through all these steps! nice work!

Sir, it is a pleasure to see a Craftsman creating a Masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your gift.

Love the filming, your attitude and temperament design and skill. Keeping the problems that occur are so valuable to us viewers too. Please do lots more.

I don't know anything about any of this, but I watched the entire video and I say if it works for your business it's just fine an dandy. It looks like you have a successful business going and have customers waiting in line. Can't be because you're doing anything wrong. Thanks for this. I enjoyed it.

That was so informative that watching this just once i can now build my own bow..the air hose idea once in the jig is awesome as long as the hose dont leak lol..Thnx for a cool video on bow making 👍

Thanks for sharing Big Jim, you are great bowyer and Traditional Archer

What fantastic insight into bow making, yes l would have like to have seen the finished bow but did it matter no . I seen the work that goes into the making l can always go to the web site to see finished bows , thanks for sharing your time and skill. When the time comes for me to buy ( afford) my first bow ( trad ) you will be in the top runners, now off to look at your web site and other videos. Thanks guys for the video 👍👍👍

You have a shop-made jig for everything! Excellent craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!

I love the way you see things as a customer. I love the fact that you highlighted that wood may not be special to the worker, but it is special to the customer.

Jim, you've really developed the process. The way you share your knowledge is much like Charity, which is a great gift.

The wealth of information here is astounding. Just started making my own bows. Thank you very much!!

I'm going to order a monarch recurve from one of the finest bowyers of my time. I would be proud to own such an awesome bow from a true master bowyer, God bless Big Jim.

You ere a legendary man big Jim ...

i cannot say that i loved this video that allowed me to watch a true craftsman at his bench but ....so much of what you said was over my head .Watching u work without understanding a lot of what u did was truly mesmerising... cheers Big Jim

A fantastic video. Kudos to Big Jim and his crew.

Truely enjoyed watching, thank you Big Jim, your awesome

It was an honor to watch a master work. Thank you for sharing!

This is amazing guys. Love watching true craftsmen. A dying art. Gave me inspiration to go to my Woodshop at 11pm to punch something out! Thanks for the video

19:30 you can see he says he's doing multiple processes on multiple bows. You should take that as a hint it won't show finished product but teaching folks how to make a bow. No need to be rude if you had actually paid attention. Very nicely done, Jim. I appreciate your time and effort.

You guys are the real deal. I subscribed, I used to take tours of the old Hoyt bow factory in St. Louis back in the late 80s and applied for a job many times with no luck I was only 13 at the time. Love your shop too never stop doing what you love.

Thank you Big Jim for sharing your knowledge, i wish can go there to learn more how to make a bow.... Thank you Big Jim!!!

Thanks for the video! You are providing true American Craftsmanship in your bows and should be Extremely Proud of your hard work/dedication to detail. Your shop is well aligned for the steps of your manufacturing process, I'm sure that you and your crew have put plenty of thought into creating that smooth work flow. Damn I want one of your bows buddy!!!!!

Bow Dynasty,, they still need to find a Si, but I see potential in these guys. Thanks for sharing Big Jim, you sound like a man of his word, and that's something we should all strive for.

great job you guys build some nice bows have shot stick bows all my life my buddy jimmy builds bows i cant wait to show him your work good stuff thanks a lot for your video

I stumbled on to your video and thought wow thiscould be interesting and it lived up to my own hype! Thanks Big Jim

Back in the mid 1990’s, I ventured into making my own longbows, I basically did as Jim does, with much less forms for the bow building! My journey was not easy or cheap, you learn to live with fiberglass splinters, even wearing a mask, you will get Exotic wood dust, in your lungs, cuts, bruises, etc. You will bleed! Anyone who takes pride in what they create, you patience will be tested. Your first bow never turns out right, but! The bug has bitten you hard, and all you can think about is the next build, 100’s of different riser woods, same with lamination woods and tapers, fiberglass thickness, Etc. Then length of bow, poundage of bow, and getting that right, design of longbow, old school “D” style or modern. Then make your form, or many forms, making a hot box, making very good fade outs, it is very overwhelming! The biggest hurdle of all, creating a Hand shock Free bow. When it was done, I had a very nice shooting 64” “D” style long bow, that was designed to be very, very, durable, you could drive tent stakes and string it, and go kill animals! It was at that time for me, a very good solid bow design. But! For the cost of money and time I could have bought 30 bows from a good bowyer, , my buddy at the time (I was living in Colorado at the time) told me that forget making bows, no matter how good they are to time consuming, he looked me straight in the eye and said, make Snowboards! That’s were the money would be, hind site, he was more right then wrong, many people have made a very good living as a bowyer, but there working very hard and long hours, earning every penny! It’s not a get rich proposition, it’s doing what you love, and making a living at it. Custom Bows with the materials built like you want, shouldn’t be cheap, and never be taking for granted!

Interesting to see the process, looks like lots of work.

Just a nice enjoyable video.Pretty darn good production for what appears to be just some good friends,sharing talent and info.Thanks for taking the time to film.

The video and graphics on your trailer are effin awesome!

Great video Big Jim.. I've been shooting Asbell Bighorn bows for 28 years.. ive got three... but have fallen in love with the Desert bighorn you build.. I really want one bad... maybe I'll get you going on one soon..

awesome thanks jim i was craving a up to date bow building video from you having watched your older youtube ones to death!! i shall be watching after work can't wait

Thank you for sharing your passion !

Wow! Super interesting methods for building and finishing the surfaces of the bow. Lots of work! I think that I would like to have you guys build a bow for me.

fine craftsmanship awesome job

You could vastly improve your gluing process by putting your two part in a bigger cup and run it through a vacuum chamber. The glue will last vastly longer. Do a small experiment. The glue might go from a 2 hour life to an eight hour life. Much Much stronger without the air bubbles. I was in Aerospace for almost twenty years and that's how I improved our epoxying and priming processes. Once I did it, it became standard practice. Be careful, the glue will "boil over" in the vacuum chamber. You will reduce the amount of glue you will need. It's standard all through aerospace for silicone molds also. BTW, I'm a retired master toolmaker and machinist. I teach gunsmiths how to machine efficiently. You make nice bows Bro. Kudos!!

@BigJimsBowCompany

4 жыл бұрын

On your advice, I tried vacuuming the glue. Unfortunately it didn't work out. The glue is so thick that it just wouldn't degas in a reasonable amount of time. I finally just stopped the process after 20 minutes. Bigjim

@Mike383HK

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigJimsBowCompany Wow, that is some thick glue. Sorry it didn't work.

@BigJimsBowCompany

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. You can put a lump of it on the table and it won't slump without heat.... maybe just a touch. Bigjim

Loved watching the process! such talented craftsmen. thank you for sharing this wonderful art

Fascinating to see the process of construction of a modern composite bow.

Interesting video. Excellent work. Handmade, handcrafted work is always appreciated.

Your splash page with the bison, tree with arrows and the tea finger holding the bow: bravo sir and my compliments to the artist.

I own a 60" Mountain Monarch and a 56" Thunder Child. The level of attention to fit and finish is second to none. I actually purchased these two 2nd handed and had sent them back to Big Jim to see if he could build up the grips to a medium-high wrist. Not only is his work top shelf, but he is prompt in replying to emails/calls and his customer service is outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video and seeing the process of how he builds bows.

Outstanding work. Enjoyed this video, and I'm sending it to my friends.

Thanks for the video. It is a treat to see a true craftsman at work.

this is why i want a big jim bow.

I’ve watched this 100 times over the years and the thing that sticks out to me is the edit when Jim is using the file card and flips the file outta his hand and the edit makes it look like nothing happened lol. Love your bows and will one day own one when I save up all my pennies

Thanks Jim I thoroughly enjoyed learning how you make your bows. New sub thank you

I had to replay quite a bit of this as I fell asleep - Jim's voice, I think.

The rubber meets the road right here and that's no BS. Fine piece of work Jim. Thanks. This gonna be linked to leatherwall.

@BigJimsBowCompany

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Rowlands thanks sir!

Nice to see you when you make a bow. i mean that you make it with passion from heart. Have a nice day and long life Big Jim

That was one of the most satisfying things ive ever watched!

That was amazing. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Great work. Beautiful bow!

This was so interesting and informative,thank you Jim☺

Great job guys!It looks perfect.I’m waiting for chance to try one of yours bow.Best regards.

Takes me back to simpler times when as a boy I went to YMCA Camp and made my own bows and arrows. They were of course simple bows, but we had to chisel, whittle and sand then glue up finish trimming, sand some more, put on shellac and sand some more make our own strings and then we could go to the range and practice shooting them. I was very strong and broke more than a few of my bows and wondered what I was doing wrong. Now I know: I didn't have a beard, head band or tatoo's. But I was only 11 years old, so I guess that was unavoidable. Mom was so strict you see. Anyway, great video and I enjoyed your on going description of each step.

awesome video guys, I am a gunsmith of 25+ yrs, small time but consistent..never really looked into bows but I am impressed with your operation, love the tools - I use a few of the same, (chainsaw files, old mod oven, etc.) great stuff, makes me want to try my hand at it.. have some big time archery guys hunt our property for TV an am going to see if they know of you, beautiful work guys...!

So many people quick to criticise - of course, they all know more than anyone else! It is so nice to see a skilled craftsman and appreciate your time in putting this video together. Best wishes from Ireland.

Thank you Big Jim for sharing your knowledge and the process. If you yelled at Preacher more, you could have your own hit TV show. 8)

Pure craftsmanship 😊Great video

I knew an auto detailer who took pinstripes off the paint with a razor blade. First he would hone the edge on the windshield glass. It never left a scratch in the paint. Your chisel for removing tape from the bow reminded me

@BigJimsBowCompany

3 жыл бұрын

Most don't realize that the fiberglass is difficult to scratch... and that it must be sanded for the finish to stick. .. that way any scratch is removed. I never scratch them with a chisel and those that are alarmed have no clue. Thanks, bigjim

Wow Great work Jim Thanks for sharing the build! You are a Artist!😁

What's up with the downvotes on this video? This video is excellent.

Excellent video of the process, tooling, & hand work with good explanations. I'm glad you don't worry about giving away your trade secrets, you really do amazing work. God grant you many years!

Very interesting very time consuming and worth it. Honestly thought it was made much different. I had several Bear Bows but never thought of how they were built. I am sure not as well as yours built by hand.

No words for how beautiful these bows are.

awesome video very well explained and meticulous instruction i am sure they are worth the money after watching the video thanks

I think it's great to see video's like this, where an old school craftsman is willing to share his experience with such transparency. Good on you brother. 👊

@BriantWoodworks

5 жыл бұрын

@glyn hodges Epoxy was patented by Paul Schlack of Germany in 1934, Chevrolet was building fiberglass production Corvettes by 1953 so I think "old school" applies here acceptably. Besides, I spoke of his craftsmanship not use of materials.

Love how you make your bows .

Great bow making Big Jim 💪💪💪 and great video

What a fantastic video. Cheers Big Jim :-)

Beautiful bows!!!

First off awsome vid!!!! Great content!!!!! Every millimeter of that mans gorgeous beard has bow making knowledge if i every needed a strong durable bow for the zombie apocalypse im calling this big jim...👍👍👍

@frednel4326

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

Amazing stuff!

Very in depth video and very interesting. You do great work.

Great Video Big Jim! Old Tom "bentpole" Puzio here. Mississippi Queen on the radio. Mountain one of my favorite Bands.

That rig is impressive love the truck

I saw one of your videos on KZread. And was absolutely Blown Away on the care Quality perfection you have on your craft. Had to join your page. Also will have to Google your page to check out your prices. I will definitely not question your prices after seeing your love for the craft.

@BigJimsBowCompany

6 жыл бұрын

steve fuentes thanks for following along!

American pride you all do a great job thank you Mr. Jim

Beautiful craftsmanship! But can we talk about the smooth edit when the file broke while you were cleaning it out? Lol. I thought my eyes were messed up. Lmao. Love it!

i know nothing about bows but it was a pleasure to watch the step by step process . thanks joe