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

@clayhayeshunter

7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

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

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

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

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

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll check out Dave's stuff.

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

I'll give some thoughts on the next one.

@BuffaloWill

Жыл бұрын

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

@stevedriscoll2539

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@cavelvlan25

Жыл бұрын

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

@SAS-R2

8 ай бұрын

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

@cavelvlan25

8 ай бұрын

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

@SAS-R2

8 ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

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

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

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

@17yearoldwarbowarcher

3 ай бұрын

im a warbow archer and?

@hiells

3 ай бұрын

@@17yearoldwarbowarcher and???

@17yearoldwarbowarcher

3 ай бұрын

@@hiells and?

@17yearoldwarbowarcher

3 ай бұрын

@@hiells and?

looks like one of your best bows yet!

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

I really like that bow.

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

You are the man Clay!! Beautiful work!!

What a beautiful bow

Truly, a beautiful job.

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help

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

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

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

Gorgeous bow Clay! Thanks for sharing.

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

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

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

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy

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

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Unbelievable craftsmanship

Thats a Bad ass bow great Job

One of your best videos... if not the best on bow building...!!👍🇺🇸

Beautiful! Well done! Thanks for sharing

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Works great

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

That’s where I got my bachelors degree 😉

Thank you for wearing your safety glasses

Nice work, Love this. My Idol, Bow maker 👍👍👍

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow!Beautifully done🙂

its so beautiful and slick looking

Better than national geographic

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

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

What an awsome bow!!

Nice !! this bow is a beauty Clay!

This is tyep of ART GOOD JOB

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

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

Nice one, Clay!

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

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

Very enjoyable to watch, nice work Clay.

That’s a beautiful bow clay!!

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

many thanks

@davetomlinson4131

Жыл бұрын

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

@giacomopolloni6107

Жыл бұрын

Sei un artista bravo....

@robertreid303

3 ай бұрын

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

Hopefully some day I can build my own bow! Great video 💯

wow. magnificent work, clay.

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

Terrific build!

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Good luck

Beautiful bow bro👍

beautiful looking bow, awesome workmanship :)

She’s a beauty!🏹🎯

A 100% custom bow, perfect job.

Bamboo my fav! speedy stuff!!!

Love it! I just made my first self bow from red oak. I want to make a board bow next. Thanks for the inspiration and information 😎

@peterwelthy1253

Жыл бұрын

Red Oak will fret.

@peterwelthy1253

Жыл бұрын

I ' ve made bows of yew, Osage, and many other woods... But whut the heck is Ipe? I've never heard of it.

That is one really nice bow. Great job

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

Excellent video - thanks!

Superb looking bow!

Great video, very inspiring!

Great bow, and another great video.

Good looking bow!

Very beautiful bow...

work of art 🔥🔥

You are amazing good working the wood 👍🏆🏆

beautiful work

Master work MR 😎🏆💪👌🏻🏹

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks much

Beautiful and elegant

Great work, I build a longbow like that aswell. Love the smell of the Ipe wood:⁠-⁠) Keep it up

Incredibly beautiful! I love it!

@clayhayeshunter

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Amazing skills. Wow.

Beautiful Bow! Enjoyed! Thanks for Sharing!

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hugh

Beautiful stuff

Awesome work.

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

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks J

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

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

@clayhayeshunter

3 ай бұрын

Go for it

Great job man

Always enjoy watching your videos, I learn a lot from you.

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob

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

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

I think so too!

I am a lose for words! Amazing!

@clayhayeshunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony