I've never even thought for a moment about making a bow, but stumbled across this video, realized I had all the materials sitting in my shop, and now I'm gluing the backing to my first bow. The power of the internet! Thanks for a great build video, really infectious enthusiasm!

@alocal1334

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you post some videos of you using it... Good bad or ugly it doesnt matter ...it might just inspire someone

@TriguredAzAndOthers

4 жыл бұрын

Where is it

@TerryMasri

4 жыл бұрын

Snapped in half. Gave up!

@acanadianwoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

@@TerryMasri Yeah mine snapped in half too, slapped me right in the face! Just yesterday

@acanadianwoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

@@TriguredAzAndOthers Broken in pieces!

Kramer, I have spent the last couple of months building a bow with my son after stumbling across your video. We even built a tillering stick and gizmo to aid in the process. Finally last night we were able to put a string on it we made a bow! We were so excited we ran in the house to show my wife ,she said I can’t wait to see it the daylight. We still had a good deal of tillering to do so, back to the garage we went removing wood and exercising the limbs 2 more cycles, it was getting late, “just one more round and we will call it a night”, pulling the sting and “KRACKKK! it exploded. I just started laughing, you said this can happen. I thank you for the fun times I have spent with my son on this project. I’m excited to get restarted

@williamrodriguez9963

3 ай бұрын

Ahahhahha, nooooooooo man. Did you start again?

@VINCENT-sr4oz

Ай бұрын

LOOKS LIKE YOU RUSHED THE JOB AND ALSO BOUGHT THE CHEAP WOOD , WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR YOUR SON , BUT NOW YOU KNOW NOT TO BE CHEAP ON THE WOOD AND MAKE SURE THE GRAIN RUNS THE FULL LENGTH ON BOTH SIDES , IT ALL GOOD MAN ..

@VINCENT-sr4oz

Ай бұрын

THE MEASUREMENTS ARE IMPORTANT , IN KEEPING THE BOW EVEN AND BALANCED SO WHEN IT IS PULLED BACK AND THE ENERGY IS RELEASED EVENLY ,

If you think for one minute that i'm just gonna stumble upon this video then spend 3 months using my nonexistant carpentry skills to build my own bow and tillering tree, you are absolutely freakin right. Fourth attempt was the charm, bow ended up about 45lbs and didnt explode yet. Thanks man.

@kramerammonsarchery

Жыл бұрын

That is amazing! Great work:)

@thebogrin2331

Жыл бұрын

I've got 3 now of different legnths and styles, and bought the traditional bowyers bible and read it twice. I smell of wood shavings and glue constantly, and my wife is considering an intervention. My 3 yr old walks around with sticks pretending they are bows. You did this to me, you monster!

@rockjockchick

Жыл бұрын

@@thebogrin2331 awesome!!

@grasm03

Жыл бұрын

Would you hunt with these bows?

@redlemur6073

3 ай бұрын

Ya ok im in

It's so good to see a young man build his craft in today's world of so called advanced technology, and myself at 65 years old, and a wood worker, he has taught me so much. Many thanks to you. By the way, I will be making my own bow but with staves I've made myself out of oak and iron wood. The iron wood is mainly from Ohio, the oak is black oak from California. I'll let you know how it turns out.

@MrRavaging

Жыл бұрын

I'm curious to hear how the ironwood turned out...

@AverageAlien

Жыл бұрын

Oh no not ohio

@matt961234567

Жыл бұрын

How did it turn out?

@maxchan179

Жыл бұрын

nobody asked, boomer

@deadxbyxdawn306

Жыл бұрын

HOW DID IT TURN OUT?!?

Never made a bow, never shot a bow, but damn it was satisfying to watch a bowyer at work.

@imperfect-creations.

2 жыл бұрын

Never made one either until I saw this video . Always wanted to make my own . Thanks to kramer ammons. Ive made 12 that lived to tell a story . And two that exploded. Lol . And moving on to the harder builds . (Can't, never did a thing it its life.....'try' was always moving forward) . One of theany thing you learn in the service.

@imperfect-creations.

2 жыл бұрын

And just tonight finished my first takedown recurve . Wish they lets put phots up in the comments

So, Kramer, I followed the instructions in this video with minor deviations - got maple to build with and shaved my bow down to a pyramid because of my poor first cuts - and am loving my bow. Got compliments from other archers when I was at the range recently. Thanks for such an easy to follow tutorial.

@kramerammonsarchery

3 жыл бұрын

Daniel, That is so awesome! Great work!

@Violianom

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Reading the comments get me inspired. How long did it take you to make?

@dcdowd

2 жыл бұрын

@@Violianom I worked in spare time after work and finished in a few weeks’ time. Don’t worry if it feels like it’s taking a long time. Your first attempt at this is going to feel that way. But absolutely nothing will beat the first time you’re able to put arrows through the bow you made with your own hands.

@Violianom

2 жыл бұрын

@@dcdowd Ahh I see. Yeah I'll be under the same circumstances. It's not broken.. yet, right? hahaha

@dcdowd

2 жыл бұрын

@@Violianom , my bow is still whole. It is, in fact, about an arm’s length away from me as I type this reply. I haven’t shot it in a while because all of my arrows broke, but I got some new arrows this Christmas, so a trip to the local range is in order.

I got a wooden bow for Christmas when I was about 10 years old. It wasn’t very strong but I had some fun (about 20 lb pull). I’m now 75 and after stumbling onto your video, I’ve decided to make my own. I enjoyed hearing about the English battles when they successfully defeated their enemies because of their longbow prowess. Thanks for your video.

*I've been bow hunting all my life. (I'm 61)...When I'm serious I normally hunt with one of my compound bows, because they're so fast & accurate. I've been making custom knives since 1985. Many years ago, a man by the name of Ted Laney approached me through my Ebay page and asked if I would make a set of hunting knives for him & his son. He was a Bowyer. In trade for the knives, he made me a custom left hand Orange Osage Bow. That was 2002. I don't hunt with it very often because, to put it bluntly, I'm a terrible shot with it. But I sure do cherish it. It's one of my most prized possessions. I even put together few dozen cedar & ash arrows with the old Bear & Muzzy Arrowheads, for it. This was a very fun video to watch. I never considered trying my hand at Bow Making. Now, I'm thinking about it. Menards, here I come..Thanks for sharing!!* 🔥🔥👍👍

So... I made my daughter a bow... She keeps asking me if she can take it to school when it starts up again, and her evil little laugh when she says that she “ just wants to show it to this one girl “ kinda worries me.

@silence6408

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@1ofhis518

3 жыл бұрын

Raise her with the WORD of GOD and set an example by living the example yourself that GOD'S WORD gives us and you'll see a difference in both your lives with no worry.

@agustingallo485

3 жыл бұрын

@@1ofhis518 da hell

@1ofhis518

3 жыл бұрын

@@agustingallo485 JESUS is the only way out of hell

@thestormthatisapproaching_

3 жыл бұрын

@@1ofhis518 🤣 nice comeback

Why is no one talking about the editing. The transitions are nice.

@Dainith

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's pretty good, but he doesn't know how to use any of tools properly

@jacman1111

4 жыл бұрын

He came out with a bow so apparently does

@sarahrandom78

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this guy is super talented

@GottaWannaDance

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dainith Pretty clever to find multiple uses for tools such as a chain file or draw knife. McGyver would be proud.

@craigcarlock5799

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Mate- this is by far the BEST most complete and detailed instructive bow build video I have ever watched. I’ve been wanting to build a bow for a long time but was scared of my lack of expertise and experience. You have laid out so many hacks, tips and important nuances I feel ready to give it a go. This is truly brilliant. Thank you so much and keep it up! When I buy some bowstrings from your website, you’ll know I got the tillering right 😂

So I have been doing finish carpentry for 24 years and when joining wood, the smoother the 2 pieces of wood the better. It equals more surface contact and less chance for a void or air when the glue shrinks and dries. You never rough up your pieces, especially with a hack saw blade. You get them as smooth as possible with a surface planer/jointer, put them together, hold it up to light to see if the joint is tight. Wipe them down with a damp cloth, then apply wood glue (I prefer tight bond 3) and clamp it until joint is so tight you see no air between the wood pieces. Wipe excess glue that squirts out with a wet cloth and let sit for 24 hours. I use a couple pieces of scrap wood to put between the clamp ends and the project to avoid denting as well. That will make a joint so strong it will break on the grain before the it separates. Otherwise great video.

@pless.

Жыл бұрын

Not everyone has access to a plainer or precision equipment, I’ve heard roughing up the contact pieces when access to these tools is limited. The guy who told me this had 20-30 years in furniture woodworking. Especially when using hard wood

@mel_camino

Жыл бұрын

@Justin Pless Unfortunately, some people are just wrong. The less air gaps you have, the better the joint, it's just science. On any woodworking instructional, you never see them roughing a joint for glue. Whether it be mortise and tenon or dove tail or any other joint, minimal glue and maximum contact. You can get it pretty close with a table saw and use a hand plane to dial it in. Like I said, I like the video and you did a great job. I am a stubborn old timer and like to curb the propagation of bad technique.

@pless.

Жыл бұрын

@@mel_camino thanks I appreciate your input and explanation

I never knew that you can make a bow yourself but when i saw this video iwas like "I can do this no problem " Starting out was hard but now i am at the tillering process and i made the entire bow without any power tools Hope this encourages others to try this as well

@daniyalahmedkhan7533

2 жыл бұрын

@Mohammad Haseeb just random wood that was hard enough . i put my fingernail in it and it did not leave a mark Also fibertape and wood glue And if u want to make a bow just remember that in the pdf blueprint the lenght is wrong (66")while in the vid its 64

@daniyalahmedkhan7533

2 жыл бұрын

Also to bend the wood first wet it thoroughly before applying glue

@daniyalahmedkhan7533

2 жыл бұрын

I had plenty of trouble finding the right dimensions

@ching574

2 жыл бұрын

never knew you can make it yourself?? how do you think people made them back in the old days?? lmao

@ethang.8238

2 жыл бұрын

Do we still live in the old days and automatically just know how to make a bow?? Lmao no But for real I'm pretty sure he meant he didnt no he could acheive as easily as he did

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the quality of this man's custom made links? I mean.... Beautiful work, really.

@TheDrivebynerf

Жыл бұрын

Very true!

@DC-zd5ej

11 ай бұрын

Maybe i missed something but why put drywall tape on if you are just going to shave it all off ?

@Skipperthepengin

10 ай бұрын

​​@@DC-zd5ejhe wood is taken off of the other side, not the one with the tape

@DC-zd5ej

10 ай бұрын

Yeah yeah yeah nice work . Wanna impress me ? Take a bow and make a tree out of it. Then you will be a master....grasshoppa .

In childhood, we use to make very basic bows in minutes with wet green bamboo cuts which has natural bending tendency without all these complexities. You are a pro. Keep it up.

I’ve been watching how to make primitive tools and how to set fire. I came across how to make a bow on other videos but love the way you describe to full details and can see the passion you have while making them. I made my first spear out of a tree branch and some arrows. I am really looking forward on making a bow now. Thanks for the video

"These factory-cut boards are actually really straight" I can see you don't shop at Lowes Lmao

@twicebittenthasme5545

4 жыл бұрын

The big box stores are all like that. Some lumber was meant to build circular stairs!

@Nurk0m0rath

3 жыл бұрын

@Dave Hanson That would actually be really bad to *make* a bow because you want the bow stave to remain straight when it's not under tension from the string. As soon as the bow starts to warp in that direction, the bow loses a lot of strength. My first experiment in bowmaking was using a piece of green tamarisk harvested from a local flood plain area, but it warped almost immediately and dropped from probably around 25 pound draw to under 10. I think boards like that are meant to make boats ;)

@stevealesi489

3 жыл бұрын

Lowes has the worst lumber ever. I hate that it's the closest lumber supplier near me

@GottaWannaDance

3 жыл бұрын

Or HD or Menards.

@fm-ks1vc

3 жыл бұрын

I do that's where I got my wood

FYI: Poplar. Poplar is a hardwood tree that produces soft wood when compared to other hardwood trees. The hardness of poplar is about on par with that of pine or cedar, but the cellular structure gives it a much finer grain and more pleasing appearance than the more coarsely grained softwoods.

@ghostlystatue7933

4 жыл бұрын

Thank when he said poplar was a hard wood I was like huh? Poplar is very soft and my shop teacher in highschool always said it's just soft wood even tho it's a hard wood tree....... Okay I finished the video and fill like a hypocrite because I see comments talking shit on a KZreadr for getting something wrong then they say it later in the video and I just did that and I apologise...

@bodhemon

2 жыл бұрын

would cedar work? the choices at the local big box store have been pretty slim lately.

@bachempenius

2 жыл бұрын

Poplar wooden shoes. Worn in Europe for a long time. Cheap, warm, durable. Had a pair as a child. Greetings from the Netherlands.

@kevinkelly1529

Жыл бұрын

@@bodhemon In my opinion, Cedar is a very poor choice because it is VERY brittle and the oils in it can make it difficult to achieve proper glue adhesion. In my opinion, one of the easiest woods to work with and readily available, and inexpensive, is maple. I highly recommend maple, especially for the first try! Norway maple is a "weed tree" around my part of the world and tree cutters can usually supply you with tons of it for free! Another option is to cut your own limb off of a tree. Get permission first, of course! Presently I have a limb of Yew and a limb of Osage Orange that I hope to eventually turn into bows, if God keeps me on this side of the grass long enough to get around to doing it.

@garethbaus5471

11 ай бұрын

​@@bodhemonCedar is pretty much the worst possible choice because it is extremely brittle. SPF(what 2x4s are usually made from) isn't a good choice but at least it isn't super brittle like cedar.

I have been building self bows for over 10 years now. I still picked up some good tips watching this. I have built a bow from raw ash staves and red oak prepared lumber but this will be the first time using poplar. Looking forward and excited to start this project. Thanks for your info packed vids.

Kramer! thanks so much, I have watched this video 100+ times along with some / many others. Thanks for sharing this it has sparked something in me to make and keep making my own archery equipment. Love it! My first two I made out of 2 red oak that busted on me after about 2-3 weeks of shooting, but those were just the beginning. Thank you again for all your hard work and encouraging tutorials. Gods blessings to you my friend

I'm gonna build a "Quarantine bow" TOMORROW, THANK YOU!!!! Or start one, I mean... Sorry, I got excited there. lol

@theunusualshow430

4 жыл бұрын

Us too!

@_ForgedInTrees_

4 жыл бұрын

I made a bow out of wooden crutches

@theunusualshow430

4 жыл бұрын

@@_ForgedInTrees_ handi-capabow

@breavis2919

3 жыл бұрын

@@theunusualshow430 nah show yourself in

@thenerd2333

3 жыл бұрын

ME TOO!😊

When I took wood shop in school, I learned to dampen both surfaces of the wood with water to open up the grain before glueing. It helps the wood absorb the glue and forms a very strong bond.

@kadebaitrum7797

2 жыл бұрын

Would it matter if using waterproof glue? Or can your technique be used on both?

@TheSzybas

2 жыл бұрын

@@kadebaitrum7797 it does matter as the grain/pores open and you can feel "hair" of the wood, then the glue can penetrate the wood more.

@somethingidontknowblk5990

2 жыл бұрын

Hhhmmm ok

@kadebaitrum7797

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSzybas you didn’t even answer my question Woodglue vs waterproof wood glue

@TheSzybas

2 жыл бұрын

@@kadebaitrum7797 I meant you can use both. Waterproof glue becomes waterproof after it dries/cures/solidifies.

Excellent diy how-to! I have been wanting to tackle a bow build for a very long time and could just never get my confidence up to try it. But now I do and can. Thank you.

Another awesome, informative video. I'm new to the whole bow building/shooting community and have only started watching videos on the subject but, you are the first person I have watched who mentioned using fiberglass tape for backing. Game changer!

Lockdown 2020 Friend: How's your weekend? Me: Nothing much. Just made a longbow for the apocalypse

@varietyhub498

4 жыл бұрын

need a Target? i know this guy...trudeau... hell of good one

@DS-si5cp

4 жыл бұрын

@@varietyhub498 I know a bright Orange Dumbass that is easy to spot

@drained1177

4 жыл бұрын

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@larrywhalen127

4 жыл бұрын

You know - they say "Timing IS Everything" - and so here we are. Don't panic, but enjoy the time with your family and be at peace with what is going on around us.

@rickbear7249

4 жыл бұрын

A great idea for how clubs can produce a range of affordable bows of different sizes and draw-weights for introducing newcomers to the sport. Thank you. While what you're making is not a longbow, it's what the rest if the world calls the American Flatbow, the technology and technique should be easily adapted to manufacturing a true English Longbow and will massively reduce the initial costs if getting into the sport. A great idea and excellent instructions in how to go about it. Now, all we need to do is to sort out your shooting technique. Rick Bear EFAA qualified National Instructor in the English Longbow

materials: 15 dolars skill: priceless

@Meloncholymadness

4 жыл бұрын

Hotel: Trivago!

@captainheat2314

4 жыл бұрын

@@Meloncholymadness qaurintine?: pornhub

@nani8308

4 жыл бұрын

@@captainheat2314 you spelled pornhub correctly but not quarantine? what a waste of life your mother and father gave you.

@austinrosatte2715

4 жыл бұрын

@@nani8308 Pornhub is a conjunction of two much simpler words than quarantine. What a waste of life your parents gave to someone so judgemental over a little joke on a KZread video.

@andrewsheridan612

4 жыл бұрын

@@austinrosatte2715 maybe that was a joke too, lighten up...

WOW just WOW I just stumbled on this and watched the entire video. I last shot a bow when I was a kid at summer camp (a really long time ago) Your workmanship and instruction was beyond reproach. I will never be able to make a bow, but I give you much respect on this video. Your enthusiasm is awesome.

Great content. Best description of tillering I've seen. Using this video and the PDF, I just completed a 66" 55# @ 29" (50# @ 28") bow using an oak (red oak) board from Stine.

1 minute into the video and this guy's personality has already earned a sub from me, seems like a nice, helpful and knowledgeable dude

@dantheman1337

4 жыл бұрын

You sound like you want to be his boyfriend heeheehee

"I'm not selling tshirts I'm selling BOWSTRINGS" Best KZreadr self-promo.

@themichaelangelou9785

3 жыл бұрын

Epic Merch Drop: A T-Shirt that says, "I'm not selling T-Shirts, I'm selling Bowstrings."

@eclipse369.

2 жыл бұрын

@@themichaelangelou9785 lame

Thank you Kramer! Just finished my first bow and homemade string from your videos and they turned out amazing! Awesome job keep up the good work!

Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for making this video as well as your red oak and bow for your son videos. You inspired me to do the same I used your method to make my son (he's 6) a 40" red oak long bow and he loves it!! I made a short build, gift reaction, and test shoot with him if you wanna see it. Thanks again for all your doing.

This is absolutely amazing. I made play bows to hunt squirrel and mice as a kid, I wish I had these tips back then. My inner child has been re-awaken. Thank you.

As a drywall hanger, taper and carpenter, I've found another purpose for my mesh tape LoL. Excellent video!

@TheMongo1357

4 жыл бұрын

DUDE!!! Same here!! I've always said I'll never handle anything else drywall related, then I watched THIS!!! I gotta give this one a try!!

@sirgalah561

4 жыл бұрын

Ive got a few rolls of mesh tape left over from my combat archery days.. We used the tape to make the arrows safe.. A non taped arrow could split and become "live" during a session..

@gzblack2750

4 жыл бұрын

Drywaller here,as I watched the video I wondered if fibafuse tape would be better...lol.

@bpcaboutpconapc5461

4 жыл бұрын

now you just need a use for the drywall..

@avrumisolaimani8546

4 жыл бұрын

b pc about pc on a pc lol

I cut a hickory bow from a tree plane it and shape the limbs. then i laminate a 1/4" hickory the length of the limb with lots of clamps. I have used the tape but find it doesn't add much. love that glue. I coat the entire bow with 3 layers of glue. Thanks to you i have learned a lot

As a furniture builder who bow hunts… I can’t believe I’ve never thought to make my own bow before… thank you

Him: You won't need much clamping pressure. Also him: Puts ten clamps on this tiny piece of wood.

@saintless

3 жыл бұрын

"If you don't have clamps..." go to Harbor Freight and buy some cheap ones.. not sold on the "use duct tape" part.

@NArbiza4

3 жыл бұрын

lol i was gonna comment on that

@remondodemont7364

2 жыл бұрын

@@saintless can als use the vice….

@TheMak3itreign

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂 thank you for saving me the trouble of saying this exactly.

@StormieTheWolf324

2 жыл бұрын

Did anyone hear him say “ a lot of that wood will soak into the wood”.

In this world of CNC, it's so refreshing to see a true craftsman at work and with such passion for his work. A well edited HD video with clear instructions and guidance. Fantastic work

@silverbackseven7

4 жыл бұрын

Nigel Smith I was seriously impressed when I saw him using cabinet scrapers. I thought that technique was lost to the ages

@magnus6802

4 жыл бұрын

Uses saw blade as a scrape*

Many thanks for sharing your knowledge. After watching this video I purchased some poplar and red oak followed your instructions carefully and am nearly finished with my bow. I'm shaping the handle and tips now. I came up with about 60# @ 26" on the oak bow. I have the poplar ready to go for bow #2... yes it's addictive, I love building stuff!

Ace, young man! I really appreciate you taking time to teach an old dog, like myself, new tricks!!✌️👍

I watch a lot of craftsmen and makers and the like on KZread, and I gotta say, the production values here are off the damn charts. Great editing, shows you how to do the thing, minimal fluff, fantastic music... Good stuff, sir.

@Hsaelt

3 жыл бұрын

Ok Kramer you can log in to your account now.

@jabberwockydraco4913

3 жыл бұрын

I personally find the music detracting from the project, but you do you. I'm just gonna mute it and read the captions.

@grahamwilliams1836

3 жыл бұрын

Great bow make vid.. but edit it down to half please... Cleanest workshop I've ever seen.. Thx..

@bcarden133

3 жыл бұрын

@@grahamwilliams1836 on the contrary, some of us actually like the long form vijeos

youtube: you like archery? me: well, no.. youtube: great! here's some bow making im kinda glad

@Pir-o

4 жыл бұрын

Be honest, you wouldn't click on it if you didn't like archery. Deep down we all know bows are cool.

@desaspekt9801

4 жыл бұрын

@@Pir-o honestly I'm always excited about any kind of craftsmanship

@Gantzz321

4 жыл бұрын

being a bowyer and being a archery are two different things.

@patriotfighter8694

4 жыл бұрын

Super in climate luxury

@bowhunters2022

4 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s funny! If you like outdoor’ adventures check out kzread.info/dron/nTzuJR7aAz7M-nCtovgIKQ.html

Amazing... We have 5 bows, 72" & 64" (something like that) for the 5 of us in the family: 2 adults and 3 children. I want to make smaller bows: maybe 50" for those tight places, with quivers and arrows, whenever I can find the time. Thank you Kramer, for a great video, I am looking forward in seeing some more of your videos, as well as learning some more.

I've made a successful 64" bow off this video and found myself overwhelmed with motivation to make more bows . I've watched alot of his other videos and stumbled upon a kids bow video he made from a fresh cut tree. I made myself a fresh cut bow with the fiberglass backing process as used in this video. I think to myself it would be cool if he could do a video comparing fresh cut to a dry 1×2×6 bow made identically to each other (64") and track the flight, weight, different challenges,etc....Kramer your awesome!!! Full of knowledge, and thank you for making this amazing skill free to learn.

I tempted to make a bow before and failed, feared to even touch the thought of starting over. Then I saw this video, realized that I have missed a lot of details that can make a difference, and after I watch this video I feel like can make a new bow. Thank you for this great video and thank you for making me confident again.

@blahblah9036

2 жыл бұрын

Something that really helped me is I heard somebody say "even a broken bow is a learning experience." I think a bow breaking actually gives you more information about what to do than one that hasn't broken.

@amandariffe2599

2 жыл бұрын

What were things you missed in your first bow? I’d love to do this so any advice for beginners would be greatly appreciated.

@blahblah9036

2 жыл бұрын

@@amandariffe2599 well, my first bow had a branch knot in it, which I thought would be removed once I thinned it down and sanded it, but it ended up being a V-shaped break in the back of the bow. I never fired, or even strung, that one because I was certain it would break. My second bow I removed material too aggressively (used a dual-action sander) and unevenly (ended up with a really thin spot on one limb before I really started on the other). I haven't made a third yet, but my biggest takeaway from the first two is to carefully select your wood and don't rush, no matter how certain you are in the moment that it'll be fine.

@randykerg9083

2 жыл бұрын

Edison Said He Didn't Fail 99 times He Found 99 ways not to make a Light Bulb. Keep on Keeping On👍 GOD BLESS🙏🙏

Fantastic video thank you . Im a carpenter by trade and have already made a bow about ten years ago with a friend . We made 3 . 2 long bows and one recurve. One snapped while tillering . But the recurve survived. Love the dry wall tape idea . I backed mine with a 1/4 inch purple heart with Ash and worked well . You have inspired me to make another bow and I shall purchase a bow string from you . Its all about the tricks of the trade and you have just taught me alot thank you .

I am making my first Board bow from your $15 bow video - so far so good… Tip: I am using a 70” straight board screwed on the back of my tillering board, centered, to use as a bending reference . Thanks for the hard work providing instruction in bow making. The board is anchored below the 6” brace height line which also a goal (per your video) of when to start stringing the bow.

You just gave me renewed hope for the Red Oak Board bow I’ve been carving on. Basic tools. Started with my hatchet. Need to get some tight bond and some backing.

I made this bow. Made out of Red Oak. 36 mm wide x 10 mm thick x 59" Long I put 5 strips of fibreglass ( Board strips ) stuck down with Uni-Bond wood glue. Made everything the same as video. Same bow, same handle and used a walnut stain to finish. I bought a strip of laminate in walnut, the type you put on the edge of a kitchen unit for the back of the bow. It looks stunning. It pulls at about 60 LB. Very powerful and great fun. Will put a Clear lacquer over it soon to preserve.

@CDNSMOKEJUMPER

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! I've been wanting to get into archery. I'm a tradesman so when I saw this video it made me want my first bow to be home built. I'll find myself some red oak. Thanks for the heads up!

@josequins9099

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm curious how the lacquer will fair on something that bends. Will it crack?

@Nitidus

4 жыл бұрын

Wondering how that laminate looks on a bow, would you mind sharing a picture with the community via imgur or such?

@daveb1149

4 жыл бұрын

@@Nitidus imgur ? I do not know of that app wait and I will google.

@Nitidus

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveb1149 It's a website where anyone can upload pictures and share the link afterwards, e.g. here in the comments :)

The best DIY bowyer videos out there. I really appreciate you showing us how to build them on the low budget side of life.

Man thanks! I saved this video and a beauty piece of Elm for over a year and finally got started the other day. I'm just starting the fiber tape and once I'm done I'll buy a string off you ! Great video and build.

This is the absolute best primer on bow making I’ve ever encountered. Bravo!

Now, all we gonna add is the "instant legolas" mag.

@Crowellcontracting

4 жыл бұрын

Let me show you its FEECHERS!

@manicseacucumbers4194

4 жыл бұрын

Mithridaties *manic smile*

@Jupiter__001_

4 жыл бұрын

@@Crowellcontracting *hearty German chuckle*

@malcolmparkins1935

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@olivier671988

4 жыл бұрын

Yess i was juste thinking about it ! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha !

This will open up the art of bow making to a lot of people of all age’s Great tutorial!

I absolutely love this.. I'm so thankful for you making this video and appreciate it immensely.. for so long since my childhood making Bows from Lance wood , willow tree , Kanuka (scrub) and other trees here in New Zealand I have loved bows and making them but never knew how to make one properly.. as the years past I grew out of the freedom of childhood and forgot my love of making them and arrows from whatever was around then.. hunting became rifle hunting.. I tried compound bow hunting for a while but gave it up because it didn't feel like it was a bow to me.. Now I've found your channel and can very easily understand your instructions I am most definitely going to do this. Your so easy to watch and learn from and I thank you for rekindling my love of bows and inspiring me to make one for myself to enjoy once again.

Whow Kramer, this has GOT to be the best how-to-make-your-own-longbow-video on youtube by a long shot! You cover it all. I hope it attracts more and more bowyers, because there is nothing more satisfying than shooting arrows with your own made bow. Oh, and that website works great. Well done also!

You somehow remind me of Jessie from breaking bad when he was talking about his wooden box... All jokes aside this is a super high quality video and im planning on doing this very soon. Many thanks for the level of detail you went into.

Great, after watching this video I'm gonna get a million recommendations for homemade medieval weaponry.

Just went into the shatter proof archery shop. I built this bow. Mine was only 38 lbs. Kazden was awesome. Made my string while we chatted. Thank you both for the bow. Off to shoot this one and make one that will kill with the hickory bow blank.

Kramer, I'm working on my 5th bow. So far everyone I have showed my bows to have been really impressed. I'm surprisingly good at this. This might be something really good for me. Thank you!!

If theres one thing I'm endlessly grateful to the internet for, it's the realization that all you needi s a shedful of tools and wood to make some stuff that otherwise you might pay 100s or 1000s of dollars to get, in what's really just a few hours of work. A serviceably longbow made with traditional methods? Absurdly expensive. A functional recreation of a medieval instrument? Even more so. But there really is nothing stopping you from making them, and making them well after just 1 or 2 tries. Just wait till I get round to backyard blacksmithing.

@curvingfyre6810

4 жыл бұрын

@Death Maze Challenge You always do stuff like in the ancient days? You do what your feudal lord says? You don't learn to read unless you're a priest or plague doctor? You eat a subsistence diet while your childhood brain is developing, stunting your vertical and intellectual growth? No, you don't. We're better at most things now than we were during the feudal era. I can produce a serviceable vielle in 2 days, and I never had a day of instruction. Vielles are a lot more physically complex, and have to stand up to just as much tension relative to their size and mass, especially when yo udon't have access to gut strings and have to use artificial violin strings which have a lot more tension. Maybe longbows are significantly different, who knows? But I doubt it would take more than 5 attempts to get one that works well.

@leoblack6730

4 жыл бұрын

@@curvingfyre6810 forging is fun, I'm very new to it, and currently my forge is a hole in the ground with a blow drier duct taped to a metal pipe. Start with that. My first "project" was a fire poker. Once my finger heals from a table saw accident I'm making a pair of tongs.

@curvingfyre6810

4 жыл бұрын

@@leoblack6730 Ever made a blade? I've got a bit of structural steel already in a decent blank, enough to get a full tang, partial pommel, and about a foot and a half blade. How much practice would I need on something simpler first?

@leoblack6730

4 жыл бұрын

@@curvingfyre6810 I haven't yet as I'm still pretty new. I was more just telling you how easy it is to start a forge, as I spent maybe 15 dollars on the pipe, hair dryer and charcoal. Make sure your metal is non galvanized, and if it is soak it in vinegar for a day or two

@mooser321

4 жыл бұрын

@Death Maze Challenge there was an attempt to master an apprentice LOLOLOL.

When I clicked on a video for a $15 hardware store bow, i was not expecting that! Well done!

31:44 the ugly duckling turns in to a swan .. i am so very impressed by this craftmanship

Man! Thank You for Sharing your experience in bow making. So far this is the best information for beginners HANDS DOWN. Keep it going.

Thanks Kramer for setting me off on an archery adventure! I finally have a wonderful board bow, actually two of them after four failures. You make it look easy but figuring out what tools to use and how to use them takes some trial and error, hence the failures. Mostly I gouged the limbs, causing me to tiller them too thin and having the weak limbs crack. My best result was a board bow of red oak built to Kramer's specs (so far all bows I have made are to the specs in this video). I thought this one would also be a failure as I cut in the arrow rest in "too deep", at butt-hair more than half the width making this bow a true center shot. I kept it as thick as possible at the arrow rest to not weaken it any further and it turned out fine! It draws at 45 lbs at 28" which is perfect for me. A good rule of thumb is not to thin the limbs under 0.4". This will ensure a strong and durable bow. My other finished bow is made of maple, another great wood to use, however I made this bow an ambidextrous bow with arrow rests on both sides. This was a mistake, as it is a strong beautiful bow with a 50 lb draw at 28", but it shoots terrible with carbon fiber and aluminum arrows, all arrows hitting erratically 2' to the left at 50'. The oak center shot bow shoots modern aluminum and carbon fiber 500 spine arrows as well as my store bought recurve. The maple bow may need wooden arrows? Oh, don't paint the fiberglass tape and then put more glue over to fill in the mesh pattern. I thought it would made a deep rich back, with multiple layers of paint between the glue but the glue didn't adhere to the paint very well. I had to peel it all off and start again on a poplar bow. A power planer can save much time to remove wood on the limbs, then finely removed with a spoke shave down to 0.4", then finished and tillered with a power sander with 60 grit. Go with red oad or maple for best results, poplar is sorta weak. I tried mahogany too but it shattered on the first pull of my draw knife, a very weird experience.

@richardlea818

3 жыл бұрын

If you want paint to stick to the glue, it needs to be primed first! Same thing if you want to paint the wood

@chuckintexas

2 жыл бұрын

Wow- THANKS !! - C.

Thank You for the instructions! My nephew and I are following them to build bows, using poplar, built three now, broke two. Third one is on a shelf in a box to keep it safe. We are switching to red oak. Staying "Staying Shatter Proof" despite the shattered bows. We are enjoying the build and the learning process. Again Thank you

Stoked you have reappeared in my feed after 2 years.....always great to watch your work.

Totally enjoyed watching someone with a passion, as well as craftsmanship. To do this off the shelf and produce some thing like you have is nothing short of awesome . 👌

Why am I watching this I don't even have a shop or any tools at all

@BRoyce69

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a hand-saw with the wood, still cheaper than buying one

@Llkc60

3 жыл бұрын

because your unconscious is telling you that you need to use your creative energies. just as all humans do.

@tolfan4438

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

Love the camera work and music choices. It sounds and looks so epic and movie like. Specifically, that finished stained bow reveal slowly down the table, awesome. I love stained wood, it looks so good.

That was relaxing and exciting to watch you build your bow. Thank you for sharing. Well done.

Hi Kramer, I am building my second one. I made my first one too thin near the handle and it cracked while I was trying to string it. I had a blast building it though and plan on building many more. Maybe I'll try a recurve too. Thank you for making this video. I have found a new passion for woodworking thanks to you. May God bless you and your family. Rich

It is 54 years since I made my own bow, where I worked at that time they used hickory poles with a hook on the end to connect /disconnect railway wagons, I bought one of these at scrap price, cut it in half all the way down its length and made two bows, wish I had known about the fibreglass at that time? but made the handle exactly the same way :) Brilliant video thanks.

Totally going to do this with my kids. Look forward to spending time in the shop and creating memories.

As someone who has just become fully addicted to archery, this video could not be more perfect for me! Definitely Have to give this a try

Always wanted to make a longbow but never had the tools. Bought a hand set recently so this is perfect!

Also, my how measures 6 feet from top to tip and when I'm ready for a string I am going to order it from you! Thanks again for the inspiration. I have watched many videos on the subject and yours is among the best!

@avrumisolaimani8546

4 жыл бұрын

watch his 30 minute livestream stage length should b 2x drawlength plus handle section

@rodolfolazo

4 жыл бұрын

@@avrumisolaimani8546 it seems to be 66 in hes string. ...from groove to groove minus 3 inches. is that right??

@kristinnmar8415

3 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree the editing is some of the best I've ever seen especially at the start of the video

love this video. I am older and have had numerous health issues including brain traumas. Have started to build a bow years ago but it was over whelming for me to get straight in my head. However, your backing etc is super simple and easy so I may be trying this out. thanks for the awesome video

@Liofa73

4 жыл бұрын

jerry cox --- No need for the life story, oversharing is getting ridiculous online.

@jerrycox2058

4 жыл бұрын

@@Liofa73 so sorry, hope you have a great life

@gmivisualsjason3729

4 жыл бұрын

@@Liofa73 you insensitive prick

Thank you for doing this video. God bless you always

I've got goosebumps for the end result of this bow together with the cinematography. Kramer. You are an artist. Channels like this are so inspirational and educational for someone like me who is just beginning to build bows.

Most amazing bow build I've ever seen! Awesome Job, Kramer!

Been wanting to build my own bow for years. I am going to give it a shot!

@michaeltodd5806

4 жыл бұрын

How'd it go?

Ok so I may have become addicted because of this video. Shot archery for years but had an itch to make a longbow and came across this video 3 weeks ago and went to work. Thank you so much for sharing this I just walked in from shooting my 2nd attempt at this! 1st failed due to creating a hinge area and could not overcome it. Also it has a great string from your website! Thanks again a new addiction has started!

Downloaded this so I can come back to it later when I have time to resume work on my Juniper stave. Excellent info, thanks for sharing.

I'm so happy right now. Among all the useless stuff youtube recommends to me, this is a real gem. Quickest subscribe in a while.

Day 43: I have started scavenging and foraging the woods for meat. This will help me hunt deer.

@ds3090

3 жыл бұрын

Almighty Warkloud I have transcended primitive life and have become Mother Nature herself

I made my first board bow in '21 during the pandemic. It is an English longbow, made of hickory. 72" about 44# @28" draw. When I first got into building bows back in 2010, i bought a piece of red wood. And I showed it on a FB group page. A few people talked crap about it, gave me crap, saying I'll never be good at now making. So I left that group, cut up that board and used it for firewood. I gave up and didn't try to make a bow until 2021. And I found this channel. Going to make another bow soon. I want to make a short Comanche bow.

Dude Brother from another mother You've been my spirit animal at the beginning of my Making of Things. Thank you! You gave me whole worlds of process with your shots and pacing More importantly A aign that maybe just maybe I'm not the only dude chopping up scrap wood and spray painting it. Much love

I have made 5 or 6 pvc bows and slingbows and watched some videos on making a take-down recurve using pvc or Oak and fiberglass for the limbs and I was going to try that but I think I might do this first, thanks for the cool video.

That was outstanding, thank you. So simple. Excellent tutorial.

Can’t help but think this popped into my suggested because Hawkeye’s doing well and now everyone’s looking at archery stuff for their kids. Lol Great video.

Just finished mine and I love it. Now on to an authentic self bow with reflex

AWESOME. You have enough passion for a lot of interested people. Excellent video and process. Thanks a lot. Now I have to build a bow in between my guitars. I love shooting arrows since i was a kid with my cheap store version. Thank you for sharing.

Have no idea why YooToob recommended this vid to me..but I'm really glad they did..gonna have to give this a shot. Keep up the great work..your style is fun, instructive, and user friendly. Subscribed!

@fenrir6470

4 жыл бұрын

Doug Gyver YooToob? Its called KZread

@whynotdean8966

4 жыл бұрын

@@fenrir6470 Are you high? Look at the url, it's YooToob.

@zrxdoug

4 жыл бұрын

@@fenrir6470 You must be from one of the lesser countries where they spell it wrong.. 😎

@zacherysevier1242

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This guy should be a woodsmithing teacher. VERY informative! He speaks to wood like myself...

@bowhunters2022

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dron/nTzuJR7aAz7M-nCtovgIKQ.html

I never knew I wanted to make a bow until now. I think I might make one for my father in law for Christmas, he would really appreciate it. Great video!

Thanks for including the pdf plans!! Im using them to build my bow!

The battle scenes at the end were amazing!!! Haha when he jumped over his workbench

One of the best instructional videos I have seen on KZread! Your content, flow, pace, and enthusiasm make it special. Keep up the great work!

Who knew red oak was good for anything except pallets and firewood? I UPVOTED your vid about 5 minutes in. Absolutely fantastic! Thanks and a pleasure watching a man build his own business!