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@stafdehat 4 года назад

This livestream was so incredibly informative. Thank you so much.

@kingsway731 4 года назад

I put a lot of thought and effort into a pvc bow and I love it! I made a straight bundle bow out of fiberglass road markers inside a 3/4 inch pipe. "V" cut the ends about 8 inches down and close it and apply the recurve. The rods stop right at the beginning of the curve. This bow shoots smooth and quick! I discovered that 3/4 inch pipe is way more efficient than 1inch. It's 25% less mass after all. I don't have the kind of shop/ tools/ experience that you do. You could make a bow like that way better than I did. I'd love to see you do it!

@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135 4 года назад

Sorry I missed the stream. I will put my 50 cent here. First a wooden dowl is very dangerous to use as an arrow! The grain is unmatched and will break. The best backing is cinew. It increases the speed dramatically. In my years of bow building, the fastest wood has been a cinew backed juniper. The hardest wood is the west coastal Black oak. But Kramer, I've always wanted to ask, have you learned flintnapping yet? That will change your perspective on mankind and survival. I will also warn you building accurate, tough arrows is much more complicated than building a bow. Keep up the good work my friend. I'm glad to finally see another young bowyer. Sincerely ryley kreger aka the feathered frotiersman.

@kwatt-engineer796 4 года назад

Love your enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment making bows You add an extra bit of motivation by spending time on materials lying around the shop or the nearest building supply. Stressing hard to get materials for an "ultimate" build would only serve to discourage new bow hunters from starting that first bow. You have started my wheels spinning and I am thinking about cutting up some clear pine I already have to make a laminated bow using fiberglass tape and epoxy as a bow backing. Thanks for the spark.

@magicdaveable 3 года назад

My Dad built a traditional D pattern English Longbow from Lemonwood in the late 1940's. It is still drawing 70lbs.@28". I cannot use it these days. My Dad was an excellent craftsman. It was his first bow build and last bow build. It still shoots really The nocks are Water Buffalo. Truly a work of art.

@aybanezxx 4 года назад

wow what a treat for me personally to catch a live session ty sir for making yourself available

@dudeballard8162 3 года назад

This is Dude....taking my red oak bow out hunting this week . Thanks for the help ..the Fleming twist I bought from you is first class

@jeffkitterman7191 4 года назад

Currently making a maple bow with drywall fiberglass- using FLEX SEAL on the limbs - will advise further how it turns out!! So far it’s looking great!!

@bobbiesworldentertainment 4 года назад

I'm still working on my Poplar bow, thank you for doing this channel....

@sephiroth1985102514 3 года назад

17:35 you get that sense of accomplishment like you've waited all that time and you get right up to that moment of truth.

@aybanezxx 4 года назад

working through my very first build following the DIY High-Performance Board Longbow Build video religiously since i have never built a bow poplar with an oak handle

@trentedan 3 года назад

In Ojibwe, which is an indigenous language from North America (aka Turtle Island), the word for hickory trees is “mitigwaabaakoog” which somewhat translates to “living bow staves”. It’s fascinating how useful cultural and survival knowledge can be encoded into something as ubiquitous as language.

@brightfuture9106 2 года назад

Great Q and A 👍

@drakewolfe8359 4 года назад

Thanks for the brilliant content. I've recently found your channel and I'm pretty gutted that I missed this stream. I have a question for you though. Have you ever used wine or whiskey barrel staves? And if you haven't, what sort of backing would you use if you did?

@adamthomas8010 2 года назад

You made one out of pencil S man. You're amazing brother keep it going man

@craigehrenfried3932 2 года назад

Hey there!! Thanks for all the great content! I stumbled upon your vids after having too much fun chasing my kids around with my 6 y/o Disney Tangled Toy Bow and Suction Cup Arrows. I had to get something real (not to chase the kids with, of course). So, here we are, my first poplar bow with the fiberglass tape/wood glue backing and nearing the end of the tillering process. I'm seeing the set in already at about 35lbs @ 23" draw. I'm trying for about 40lbs at 27" draw. Wondered if heat treating the belly to try and harden it a bit but I don't know if it'll mess with the wood glue bond on the back.

@ryandelaney242 3 года назад

Hey Kramer. A book list that you'd recommend would be great if you have the time. Take care.

@trigtrigger9794 4 года назад

BIG LOVE FROM THE HIGHLANDS! You are a Godsend throughout Lockdown, your videos have pushed me back into making Bows. My 4 year old son makes the Arrows. Subscribed and think you deserve the world for your attitude, attention to your channel etc First Rawhide backed ( Dog bone ) Flatbow was made thanks to you. Somehow now need to chase the ring on small diameter whitewood. I'd pay for that video!!! Like should you keep it round on the back and Natural Or go through the rings for a flat back and back with hide? To give you that rectangle shape? It's a 4 inch stave.. ( Ash) Can anybody on here give a bit of insight? I'd be very grateful. Bowers Bible is not too illustrated.. Once again, big love from the Highlands. A wee bit stuck!

@my_name_is_chef4856 4 года назад

I used western red cedar for my first bow when I was 13 it turned out to be like #15 bow but it would still lob an arrow

@vernhoffman2263 2 года назад

Been carving Juniper I like it

@KoreyMacGill 3 года назад

this was super informative to listen to after the fact. when you doing another?

@marcochristensen5103 4 года назад

Nice videos! I'm planning to make a bow out of ash as its very very flexible but still hard, pretty much as oak. My idea is to laminate it in thin layers. Is there a certain grain direction I should cut/saw the material in order to keep the best strength?

@luger9857 4 года назад

I talked to a lady that made longbows for ben pearson and they use many thin pices of wood glued and layerd together. They have quality products

@micahprice2807 4 года назад

Luger 9 my old Pearson shoots better than my new Bear Grizzly

@The_Homestead_wolf 4 года назад

I used yew wood my first time. Beautiful wood

@ionsorinporojan149 3 года назад

Hi brother !!! I make bows from Hazel and Elder wood ...and they are great !!!

@shiretook 4 года назад

I would like to see a video of your hunting bow setup.

@idunparks9971 4 года назад

Hey man I just discovered you, you’re AWESOME!!! I’m going to be converting my basement into a Bowery and use your videos to help me make an ARMY of bows for my family and I. Have some questions though, can 5/50 cord be used as a bow string? I need help making the arrow rest for my bow, do you have an in depth tutorial for this? I know it’s a crucial part of the bow and I don’t wanna screw up. I just don’t know nor understand how it’s supposed to be shaped? Keep up the good work man, you’re awesome

@micahprice2807 4 года назад

Joseph Parks from experience I can say 5-50 WILL make a bow string. Ran it as emergency backup on my 45# bear recurve till I got a proper string. But its heavy, gives a slow cast, and stretches badly (at first) so take that into account. Long story short, it will WORK, but it’s not a preferred choice. The bow will “vibrate” noticeably more than with a proper string as well.

@genemiille1811 4 года назад

Attempting my first bow build and would like to know what the best cheapest tool to tiller with?

@magicdaveable 3 года назад

Hockey stick is Ash. I made a bow from Juniper with Moose Leg Sinew backing. It is a D pattern 60" & draws 55lbs.@28." Very fast shooter.

@TheSuperChannel 4 года назад

What kind of vice do you recommend, and can you make a single piece bow without laminating a separate handle?

@jeramielokey597 4 года назад

Kramer you are awesome man. But could you do a video on will it bow with that multi colored wood i cant remember the name of it. Just an idea.

@MASTERSAIS 4 года назад

I'm thinking a double strip baking. A strip of spring steel, or steel strap, 1/16>3/32 ×1" in between oak and bamboo.

@johnjriggsarchery2457 2 года назад

I would go with the woods used on the respective regional design such as yew or juniper on a short west coast paddle bow, or black locust on a Cherokee longbow, etc. Check out Energetic Heritic's sinew backed reaction wood pine bows.

@Itchy1958 Год назад

When you back a bow with bamboo, do you smooth out the bamboo node on the back or keep the nodes as is for strength?

@decab8292 4 года назад

When I was a kid at school almost 40 years ago the design technology teacher used to do night classes and he had a guy that made a bow out of plastics laminated. He offered £10.00 Sterling if anyone could string it. Of course nobody could,if I remember it was about #60 it was a longbow and had around 5 layers. Thanks.

@vulcano9200 3 года назад

I'm thinking on trying plywood. Is it a good alternative? it would avoid a lot of tillering! Right?

@gpwelter 4 года назад

On the popular fiberglass bow you made the bottom limb shorter because of the offset in the 8" handle. Was that an error?

@MysticArtsCritter 3 года назад

How long does it take you on average to make the bows? Looking to make 3(myself and two boys)

@josephprovens8719 4 года назад

Is American walnut exchangeable for Ipe. And would the Holly wood bow?

@jacquielovett7258 4 года назад

I made my first bow and it has a twist in it how do I get it out Matt

@drarara9663 4 года назад

Do ribbon used for decorations can be used for backing? Thanks

@97VF750 4 года назад

I made an Oak self bow. Dried a oak stave in the AC house for a year. Then made the mistake of working it in my non AC shed and left it unsealed after tillering and shooting it a little in the shed. Now I have some string follow. Can I now take that out ?? How ???? Have you ever used Waco Teak oil for finish??

@clydecox2108 3 года назад

Your that guy that made a bow out of pasta and peanutbutter. Just kidding but I was going to suggest it. LOL good job dude, I'm thinking of making a bow and you're the go to guy...

@toastthemost2473 Год назад

Question: could you go back an reset a bow that has taken on set?

@davinwilliams3130 2 года назад

I know I'm a bit late for the q&a but can anything bad happen from doing the tillering process too slowly?

@TheNightowl001 3 года назад

Re: "Splitting" and flattening a PVC pipe to use as a bow backing, and you said it might be too thick. PVC pipe can be found in various wall thicknesses. It would just be a matter of choosing the wall thickness that would result in a backing as thin (or close to it) as you like.

@josephprovens8719 4 года назад

I have heard holly tree is an extremely hard wood what do you think?

@rocknrollfishinpole 3 года назад

have you used fiberglass hand laid to back your bows?

@wallacev2267 4 года назад

Sorry I missed you live, didn’t know when it was. Hope to catch the next one, you was very impressive. Do you let your viewers know ahead of time. For some reason I missed it.

@billwessels207 3 года назад

Ash and hickory have excellent memory. Therefore are frequently used for tool handles and baseball bats. Not so good for steam bending because the excellent memory will slap you up beside your head when it slips out of the jig. Hurts really bad and leaves big welts.

@zacharynickerson4636 2 года назад

To go back to the several thin pieces of wood.. Can you dye the different layers and make a cool pattern. While you shape it or would soaking the wood ruin the integrity?

@MrCoursair77 Год назад

My boat is 60 inches I wanted to get it what is it a B or D 55 Flemish bowstring do I count 4 inches down?

@daveweiss2787 4 года назад

Can you make your bow longer with 7 in tips and how to you attach them.

@NicoleM04 4 года назад

What kind of scraper do you use?

@josephwiggi1 2 года назад

hi, what type of carbon fiber would I use for backing a bow?

@seadhead9522 4 года назад

How long should a bow string be. Im making a popular bow same as yours

@Michael-vu1ob 4 года назад

Can you make a bow out of snow ski?

@johnboyc.3738 3 года назад

How will White Oak or Red Oak do for a Bow? Which wood makes the best & fastest bow?

@jasoncosgrove3467 2 года назад

Willow wood I made my first bow as a kid it was just a stick now I'm getting in to it more I am now having a short a making one properly out of Australian black wood rose I found a beautiful piece that has a dead core this is a beautiful piece of hard durable? Flexible lightweight wood. Very similar to the Irish blackthorn that has the ability to keep on cracking from the littlest crack due to changing of temperatures. However, if there is no cracks in the wood to begin with, it remains uncracked unlike me LOL I was wondering if you have any advice?

@brandonfeenstra2035 4 года назад

Please please do a video on layering pine and or hockey stick

@franklilley3901 3 года назад

do fiber glass bows need backing? have one that is 60 years old.

@arlonett2167 2 года назад

You mentioned overseas. I'm from West Virginia but working in Indonesia. I've been working on my first bow which is bamboo and ulin. Ulin is very similar to ipe. My question is if ea-40 is not available for epoxy what should I look for in an epoxy? There are so many that I've gotten so confused I'm scared of picking the wrong one and ruining what work I've done so far. Thanks for all your videos and shared info. Hope you can help my situation. Later bro. Keep on keepin' on!!!!

@soundsofrelaxation7099 3 года назад

You have a video on how to make the bow tree? Or what ever it is you call it

@russbowman6801 3 года назад

GE Lexan is very tough and springy, and it would not have the problems of strands delaminating....just a thought. Potentially, it could be clear and light. Something different.

@jptazzairbrushingjprice7250 4 года назад

Where do I get the template for the taper limbs pattern.

@michaelwilkes8835 4 года назад

Would persimmon aka. American ebony make a good bow

@peabodymartin5201 4 года назад

Hate that I missed the live session. Can I use tite bond three to laminate ipe to a hickory backing and poplar handle?

@rudamchu 4 года назад

Yes you can. It's been done fairly often. You just have to use acetone to remove the oils first.

@paulcarver973 4 года назад

Try layered flattened pvc. More layers the stronger it will be

@adamkitt2070 4 года назад

I'm very limited with funds kramer I'm sure you kno why. Anyway I'm trying out pvc pipe to make my first bow. Hopefully it works out..

@markstanden202 3 года назад

Kramer - a buddy of mine once made a crossbow out of an old Enfield rifle stock and a mini cooper suspension spring.... (bike brake cable for the string... wanna try recreating that???

@patrickwill7028 4 года назад

Can you make a bow with a leafspring.

@vinaybabupathuri5390 3 года назад

from where you will bring bamboo

@ibluesman 3 года назад

is walnut a good wood to make a bow?

@willyam9735 4 года назад

Kramer, just ran across a chart showing 100 exotic hardwoods and their "janka" hardness rating. The higher the number, the harder the wood.There are still a lot of hard woods not represented in this chart. I got a big ole black walnut in my back yard that I bet would make a good bow. I've also got cherry which I thought would be pretty hard but it's janka number is only 960 :-( Will

@georgewilliams3620 4 года назад

whats your take on pacific u

@dannyray1812 4 года назад

Danny Ray Will snakeskin make a good bow backing?

@kennethwells5328 4 года назад

hey will you try making a bow out of western mountian mahogany its a verry hard and heavy wood

@ernestojimenez7151 4 года назад

What do think about PVC bow

@mikewolf3264 Год назад

Have you had experience with white oak?

@4thbranch834 5 месяцев назад

Yeah Kramer! Make a crossbow

@owensoto1373 4 года назад

Just a curious question for you and the others here in the comments How well do you think maple plywood would do as a bow belly? I was thinking make a board bow using some scrap I have thats in great condition and using the fiberglass tape backing

@jameshaulenbeek5931 4 года назад

Plywood is likely to delaminate. Typically, the filler plys will have large voids and imperfections (knots, cracks, splits) which don't compromise the board for its normal intended use, but would if you tried to make a bow. However, laminating thin pieces of good quality wood would make a very strong, resilient material.

@jameshaulenbeek5931 4 года назад

@happytrails5400 4 года назад

Nice

@z90012 4 года назад

Is silver birch any good

@charlesbyrne7277 2 года назад

How many pounds will sw tape add to a flat self bow

@adamthomas8010 3 года назад

I made a maple bow out of green wood. It has like 5" of set. But it's the best bow I've built is that bizzare?

@williamgilman1886 4 года назад

I just found your videos, and they are awesome!! Have you ever tried Black Walnut for a bow? I can find it fairly easily in the southeast US. Or maybe Magnolia?

@williamgilman1886 4 года назад

I had made a pair of drumsticks out of black walnut. sound was great!