Awsome bows that hickory recurve is really pretty

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Avid Angler! That was a really good piece of hickory with a great late wood ratio. It’ll be fun to dig into the rest of the staves from that tree

Excellent work!! I'm excited to see more videos by you.

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr! I’ve got plenty planned for the future

The beginning of a new bow and the finishing of a hickory ongoing project for months! What a great way to show the commitment of a bowyer! Beautiful work and fantastic video

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Omar, I really do spend a lot of time with these bows and I always enjoy trying to show the life of the tree

Wow, my son is trying to make a bow because he's into survival stuff right now. So we looked up hickory tree identification and it lead us down the youtube rabbit hole to you! You've got a new subscriber!

@DanSantanaBows

2 жыл бұрын

Tell your son to look up r/Bowyer on reddit. If you post your progress along the way I can help walk you guys through it and make sure you’re on the right track the first time around. Welcome to the community and good luck!

A masterpiece! I’m so glad I watched until the end, the last time lapse was the best one!

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

I did my best! Thank you

@drridhwanpenjaminanmutu7452

3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video.. Thank you Bro.. From Indonesia..

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

thanks doc!

Beautiful video man. Also your music choices are spot on. Really chilled me out watching this - thank you :)

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, good to hear you felt something. I think TeknoAXE really saved the day with the free music!

The quality of your videos is outstanding and your bowyer skills are spot on. Excellent job.

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it Steve. I’m just getting started here so there’s a lot more to come!

Hickory isn’t as plain Jane as one might think after all! Lovely work, and I particularly enjoyed the artistry with the dyes. I also enjoyed seeing how you work on carving using the draw weight measure. Fascinating!

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erica! The central dogma in most modern styles of tillering is to always pull with the archers intended draw draw and no more. As you remove wood from the stiff areas the bow will draw further and further every time. Eventually you hit the target draw weight at the target draw length and you’re all done!

How does this dude not have more subs? he always has good videos and I have never been disapointed by one.

@DanSantanaBows

2 жыл бұрын

May not have the most but it’s the best crowd!

Man oh man. Wow I love the atmosphere of your content. The weather. The setting. The grace. I appreciate and respect your content so much. I only found your channel The other day and I subscribed. As someone who got into archery and trying to understand archery on a more spiritual level. I can connect to your content. The raw smooth feel to it is amazing. I love things like this.. as youngsters we have to get in touch with the real life. We need to re-educate ourselves with real knowledge..I personally think that our ancestors were ahead of us. Because in today's life everyone is searching for some kind of happiness and solace, tranquility but the world is moving to fast and the system is enslaving us. But if we can just take a step back. We can breathe. And your content shows this through archery and bow Making.

@DanSantanaBows

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Musaad that was very sweet to hear

Love it! Great job.

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Olga! Today I made a bunch of jam with wild grapes. Strong and tart! there’s a jar with your name on it

@olgamiranda5112

3 жыл бұрын

Dan Santana Bows omg thank you 😋

Fantastic work!

Amazing work as always, inspired me. I am attempting my first hickory bow

@DanSantanaBows

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions

Great video! I been loving these man keep up the good work. I bet you could do great videos about other things as well

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again man! This was the video I’ve really been wanting to make from the start. I think I’ll always keep the videos at least bow-themed, but I’ll definitely branch out into some of my other interests too.

You are a source of knowledge in this field. And what's more, your videos are very pleasant..never get tired of whatching them again and again to find new tips..My great trouble are the the knots of the wood.I hope ti find some good advices

@DanSantanaBows

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! If you haven’t seen the tillering video yet I go into knots and character a bit more there. And if you’re ever struggling with a knot post a picture on r/bowyer and we can give you advise

@ppaooh

Жыл бұрын

@@DanSantanaBows thanks!

@ppaooh

Жыл бұрын

Last question: the inner and harder oart of the lumber Is the back of the bow I suppose

@DanSantanaBows

Жыл бұрын

@@ppaooh Depends on the wood. This video will explain what you need to do kzread.info/dash/bejne/haOXmNyAd9SuiM4.html

I love your work, mate. I swear, your build videos re-instill a sense of passion in me. I have wanted to get into bow making for the past few years, but apartment life (and life in general, at times) doesn't make it very easy. Would it be possible to get some tips/tricks/a "where to get started" list? lol. But, in any case, keep up your artistry. It's a beautiful craft.

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Jordan. There was a great beginner thread on Primitive Archer recently www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=68764.0. Sam Harpers website has some awesome build alongs for apartment dwellers. I often recommend the red oak build along to beginners poorfolkbows.com. The Swiftwood Bows channel has some incredible buildalongs too but they’re not always as apartment friendly. If you get more serious about bow making pick up the bowyers bible books, there are 4. Next make an account on at least one bowmaking forum. I hang out on primitive archer a lot, and that’s where the highest level discussions happen. A lot of quality work is posted on instagram and facebook groups too, but the discussions are often a bit more shallow. If you’re on reddit I help moderate r/bowyer which is a very beginner friendly forum. It’s great place to post tiller checks or pics of staves you’re not sure about or anything else. Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or when you get your build going

Wow! What a sky!

immediately recognized your shop cuz i saw your reddit post before lol

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

haha I’ve heard my shop precedes me

Good stuff, man.

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ve been wanting to make something like this for a long time

@solkatlol

4 жыл бұрын

@@DanSantanaBows Everything looks super chill and relaxing. Absolutely an enviable life! Is this what you do for a living?

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

solkatlol I would like to but I’m just getting started.For now I’m focusing the bow efforts on teaching, the videos, and building up a little stock. I’m holding off on selling bows until I get a proper website set up later this year.

Greetings from New Zealand, that is an outstanding video, I have subscribed and look foward to more content.

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated!

Nice work you're on another level

Beautiful.

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Alan!

Amazing, thank you for make this video.

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deivid, I’ll be back with more!

Nice to see use of pigment paints. I collect ochre rocks from creek and river beds and grind them into a fine powder. Usually my binder is egg yolk but I’ve heard pine pitch can also be used to waterproof The pigments. Haven’t tried flowers yet, Did you just simply rub the flowers onto the wood? Thanks for the vid.

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

Cameron Pain Yeah that’s all I did. I’ve put in a lot of work making solutions and paints but I like the results from just rubbing directly. plus the plant matter gets into the grain for a more rustic 3d look

Loved the video mate, well done! How long did you season your stave?

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I’m not sure exactly. I cut the tree early this year then roughed and bent it green. Then I forgot about it in the hot box for a few months. I never really think about how long to dry for, I just fiddle with the hot box until it’s at an equilibrium moisture content I like, then forget about the bows until the mass is stable

Very nice video. I am looking forward to seeing that maple bow finished. Question, what will deflexing the bow in the handle section do for you?

@DanSantanaBows

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a fairly short bow and I was worried about the stress on the limbs with the recurves. Deflexing sacrifices some potential speed, but will give the bow more stability and let me push for a higher draw weight. Likely I’ll add a bit more reflex down the line, with dry heat

Beautiful bow....love it

@DanSantanaBows

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pietsch!

Great Video. Thank you

My 8-year-old daughter is enjoying your videos. She wants to know what you do with all the wood shavings.

I would love to purchase one from you. The bows are awesome thank you

@DanSantanaBows

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing Kelly, I’d be happy to make you one. Shoot me an email at dansantanabows@gmail.com to let me know what you’re looking for

👌Sir Ur an artist i wish i cud create sm bow wit u learn frm u , i make Mongolian traditional bows n i like it, but due to sm reasons now i unable to make it.

@DanSantanaBows

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Enock. I do teach classes, and for those who live far away I’ll keep sharing what I’ve learned in videos. If you need some help with your builds post on reddit on r/bowyer and we can help come up with a design that will work for you

@fishmaniachannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanSantanaBows Thxx sir i lik ur vedios , they r helpfull

Thank you for your enlightening and atmospheric videos. One more advise please: How hot is the steam and how long does the bow have to be in the bag?

@DanSantanaBows

Жыл бұрын

Get the steamer as hot snd filled with dense steam as you can. Usually it takes 30-40 minutes but for very small or light bends sometimes 20 is ok

@hansdieterwohrlebfgoe9629

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will try that (seems more efficient to me than heating small parts over a saucepan)

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I have a question... I've got some wallnut wood but it dosent have any heart wood... Can I make a bow out of it?

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Drawz vibes Yep. I’ve never done it but read that you definitely can.

@cretudavid8622

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanSantanaBows thanks!

I want make a bow from an ash. Right now I'm growing the ash :-) What should be the ideal diameter of the trunk to harvest the tree? I don't need very strong bow, 25-30lb is just fine.

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Václav Čermák 2-3 inches should be enough. You could probably get away with as little at 1 inch for a 20-25 pounder. In the video ‘lightweight bowmaking and relaxed bow wood gathering” I make a lightweight bow from an ash sapling. If you keep the bow long without letting it be too massive, these lightweight bows can still shoot pretty well

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanSantanaBows Thank you for your reply. Seems that I'll have to give the ash tress one more year to grow. I'll check the video you mention.

Amazing video. What was the flat scaping tool you used to fine tune the limbs

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

That’s called a cabinet scraper, the choice tool for tillering self bows. It’s just a sheet of carbon steel. The secret is forming a sharp burr on the edge

So, do you use the heart wood as the back? Or the front?

@DanSantanaBows

8 ай бұрын

Use the underbark surface as the back most of the time. For an in depth answer see my video the back of the bow, 6 ways

Türkçe olarak bu yayi nasıl yaptığınızı yaza bilirmisiz

Good day Dan. What was the dimensions of the bow? I am planning a sugar maple board bow. For some design tips I am going to kompliment for it from this vid.

@rupertbezuidenhout7455

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I meant implement some of your design ideas....

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t always like to give dimensions because they will depend enormously on the individual stave, design, and bowyer. A more experienced bowyer can get away with a shorter, narrower, or heavier bow, for example. I can get you some numbers when I’m back in the shop but my honest opinion is that they could be misleading and unhelpful. The useful dimensions are in the description of the video. The tillering process will help you figure out the true dimensions of your bow. Personally I would go with a flatbow design for a maple board, probably 9 times out of 10. Would really recommend Swiftwood Bows board bow series for a detailed build along for that board. Let me know if you can’t find it or have any other questions

@rupertbezuidenhout7455

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanSantanaBows Thank you Dan. I got the dimensions in the video description. The board had some issues so I had to cut it so that the broadest workable area is but only 4,4cm. I think however that it is still going to work. Will keep you posted when I start start the build.

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good. That should be wide enough for many designs

Which wood u prefer for this bow making?

@DanSantanaBows

2 жыл бұрын

My favorites are the ones you see me using. That said, any quality bow wood can be adapted if you have a bit of experience using different woods. In my board bow tutorial there’s a list of good bow woods around the world (check in the description) if this is your first bow i’d really encourage you to make a straight stave bow instead. This way you can spend the first bow learning the fundamentals rather than troubleshooting annoying problems with recurves. If you’re not sure about where to start or what wood to use let me know and I’ll help you get started.

I was wondering if it makes a difference that on the steppe type recurve bows the tips were flattened perpendicularly to the rest of the bow and often hold straight by applying antler or bone onto this tips. Obviously it was important for them that the siyahs of the bow won't bend, which provided a higher speed of propulsion to the arrows I suppose. Would the tips that you make here bend, or do they just marginally participate in the bending of the bow because you curved them artificially?

@DanSantanaBows

Ай бұрын

@@petrapetrakoliou8979 Steppe bows are much shorter because of the horn sinew design. And so longer siyahs are really necessary. In order to keep mass down the siyahs are better off being thick and narrow. This is possible since this part of the bow is non bending The recurves I made here are more about improving string angles while adding minimal mass. This is a common style for vintage flight bows. Both designs suit the material. That said you will see lever tips in many wooden designs, particularly the mollegabet bows

Just wondered if you had made a crepemyrtle bow?

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

Have heard it’s good bow wood but i don’t think it grows in my range

@travisbaker6841

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanSantanaBows It’s pretty much an ornamental.

How long do you wait for it to bend? And wait with the steamer?

@DanSantanaBows

Жыл бұрын

about 30-40 mins in the steamer

@burstfireno1617

Жыл бұрын

@@DanSantanaBows ❤️ Thx 🙂

The Bitternut Hickory that grows around here is much darker than yours. What kind of Hickory did you use in the video?

@DanSantanaBows

8 ай бұрын

This is the sapwood, which is light colored for all the hickory species I’ve seen. The heartwood is walnut colored and how much of it is in the log varies with species. Most bowyers i’ve talked to agree hickory has better sapwood for bow making purposes

Why do you heat treat the belly?

@DanSantanaBows

3 жыл бұрын

to improve the compression resistance and prevent as much set as possible. It’s not strictly necessary