I am 77, have been a master bow technician, and staff shooter for Browning, High Country, and Bowtech, and done it all since 1972. I have watched your videos, and seen you grow from instructional shooting, to building your own company and bow line. Great job, and well deserved. You are, as stated, an inspiration to all archers/bowhunters. Congratulations, and continued success my friend. :-)
Kudos to you sir for your service to the sport. At first I was watching Kramer show folks how to build a board bow with that fiberglass tape backing and although I was impressed with the bow and his skill, I kinda thought he's too bubbly (personality wise--I am a cynical grumpy guy) I gotta say I was kinda jealous too because I wanted to make bowmaking videos but I realized I have a fear of it. I respect your opinion because you know and you have experience. Some guys down below are criticizing the bow and they haven't even shot it. They really don't know what they are talking about. I just shot my "RD Bones" (52#@28") and it was a whole lotta fun!😁🧡 it shoots fast, super straight (accurate) and no friggin handshock (and it's gorgeous)...real sweet!!!!
Hello. My name is Joseph. I am an Army Veteran. I watched my first video of big making from you since the Covid Quarantine began. Not only have you made ne confident to build a bow, you have mastered your craft to a commercial level while maintaining top quality. You began with making a basic bow, then began to try to bow EVERYTHING, went on to building more stronger and better recurve bow and so on to finding your niche in creating some amazing bows. The pencil bow was the funniest one. But now you are so good that you broke down the process to 5 steps to crating high quality bows that can sell easily off if shelves. You are in my top three of whom I have subscribed to. But now that you have made it from your home to a commercial shop is AMAZING. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ALL OF US BE A PART OF THIS EXPERIENCE. You make it look easy, even though it is not. And the way you have evolved your craft is one of the vest things I have been able to witness. Even if it is just on a RU-vid channel. So THANK YOU for existing and restoring my hope for my own life. Classic people like you keep me motivated to carry on! Have a great day. I hope all is well and you and your loved ones are safe.
I believe in you Kramer. I just got my "RD Bones" bow yesterday (52#@28"). What an awesome bow!!! I shot about 8 arrows yesterday in my back yard. What attracted me to this bow is that it is an osage riser and I have built several bows out of osage orange. I love the story of how you acquired this wood and made it into the "RD Bones". And, I appreciate your honesty in describing how you "stabilize" the wood (and we who know Osage, know the wood is unbelievably tough) and the "flaws" in the wood (which we know aren't weaknesses, they just add "character"). God bless your enterprise. My "RD Bones" is gorgeous, tough, and fast. And, thanks for the beautiful string, the wax, the bow sock, the fantastic storage tube, and the thank-you note for my business!!!!
As many already said here. With all your passion for bows and bow shooting, the work you have put down on videos, building your own bows, sharing your thoughts and experiences, Kramer you really deserve a success. I hope it all turns out well for you!
Kramer, I was almost one of the many people going to tell you how much you've inspired me to make my own bows but I couldn't help but notice that with all these people taking their time to comment encouraging words and tell you how inspiring you are, you still couldn't find the time to respond and at least say thank you? In a whole year? 😔
Man, I've been following you for quite a while now. I'm very happy to see how far did you get. And I'm sure there's more yet to come. Don't forget the God though... He brought you to this point and can drive you far beyond your ever dreamed. He's the power backing you up. You're blessed! Cheers from Sweden
Nice bow but what I don't like is the hinge like bending just after the fade-outs . With fiberglass, it may hold but you could have delamination between the fiberglass and the wood on the belly side . You need to have slightly thicker lamination there or a more pronounced deflex riser .
You guys are wrong...look at the video of where he tries to break one...also, read Tim Baker's chapter in "Traditional Bowyer's Bible" and you will know where this bow gets its speed and durability...and it has no handshock
I have been a construction worker all my professional career(16 yrs). Either carpentry, electrical (my main with industrial maintenance), hardwood flooring, etc. I have shot bow all through my childhood. You are the reason I am now fixing to mill my own boards from hickory/pecan and start making bow and a few other things as well. Thank you for the videos.
Man, I am really happy for you. It's inspiring to watch someone go from basically a garage making pretty cool.bows to opening up shop making masterclass works of art. Congratulations, sir. Ever forward.
@@kramerammonsarchery Hey man I stumbled across your videos just days ago. And I have a question you might be able to answer me. The question is: For how much money can you/ one sell good handmade bows? Because I am a carpenter from Germany and I should be able to build some really decent bows. On top of that I have a lot of fun making them. I really like your videos, please keep up the good work. I'm learning a lot from them. Thank you.
Dear Kramer, congrats to the new shop and the long way you've been comming. It is always a pleasure watching your videos. I enjoy the heck out of any single video and learend so much from you. Thank you for the knowledge and good time you provided me with! Cheers from Germany! Sascha
Great work Kramer, I have always loved your content and enjoyed very much following your progress. Keep it up! Would like to see if you could make a bow out of a hardwood shipping pallet or floor slats. Take care for now!
Hope your launch sale was a huge success. I was not in a place to be able to buy but I hope this was a great kickoff that really gets your business going!
Really happy for you, man! I will suggest streamlining your riser blank production with a mill. Even a chainsaw mill would save time and effort, but a band saw mill isn't all that expensive. Cheers!
Absolutely sweet looking bow! A massive well done to you young man on your continued growth and development in your passion of archery and bowmaking, you continue to inspire! The new set up looks amazing and only wish I had a cave like that! Thankyou also for the free tillering course, lots of sweet gems
Wow! Huge congrats and I wish you the very best on your new endeavor. Those are drop dead beautiful bows. You've been a huge inspiration for me as I started traditional archery over 2 years ago now with a Black Hunter. Maybe I'll upgrade to a new RD Bones - that would seem very fitting!
I got an email out of the blue from Shatterproof. Well I'm impressed! I'm an old guy but love shooting sports. Now I'm thinking about another new bow. And guess what I would get? Pretty sure I watched a bunch of Kramer's shooting videos a while back. Glad you reached out to me. You have a new customer. By the way, what an incredible process! Love this video thank you! Blessings from Upstate NY!
So a couple questions, would you be willing in the future go over the tools that you use. What you like/dislike and what works for you. And do you build left handed bows?
This is awesome I’ve been watching your videos for a while just recently got a recurve and love it! Always shot compounds tell I started watching your videos seems like every video I watch of yours I learn something that helps you put lots of heart in your projects! Keep up the good work.🤙🏻
Awesome bow man as usual! Just got my new string from you guys and it is super nice quality product plus some wax. If you were to build a 68” I’d buy one for sure! Keep up the great work guys!👍
A little off topic for this video but I’m curious how much I could expect the bearpaw fiberglass backing to add poundage to a bow. To start off I want to buy a tillered board bow and back it and do the finish work but I’m curious how much draw weight that stuff actually adds so I can get an appropriate draw weight you finish bow and not end up way over where I want to be
I'm looking to buy my first ever bow. What should I get? Is there some brands you recommend? Compound, recurve or something else? I'm looking for a bow that is not meant to be replaced too soon. I'm about 178cm tall and decently strong, planning on using it for target practice mainly. Would love some help, thanks!
They are not hinges. Hinges are weak spots where the wood is weak or too much wood has been removed. Look at two things: 1. Tim Baker's chapter about bow design in "Traditional Bowyer's Bible, vol. 1" . To be efficient and fast the materials of a bow have to be stressed, and with a self bow sometimes that is 95% the way to it's breaking point. However, look at Kramer's video where he draws one of these "RD Bones" bows to like 40", or more, and the bow doesn't break. 2. Why this bow is fast is because the way it's designed and tillered, it's properly stressed (possibly more near the fadeouts) but string angle is kept to a minimum at full draw; meaning the bow won't stack at full draw (and is efficient). I can attest additionally, this bow is sweet to shoot: fast and no handshock.
@@stevedriscoll2539 yeah I suppose I didn't word it very well. I know they're technically not hinges, they just look like them to me, even though they are far from a hinge. I've seen the vid where he draws it back some ridiculous draw length and it doesn't snap. It's very impressive! I'm glad to here yours is shooting sweet. I've been on my bow making journey for about a year now and I love it, there's something primal about it, like I've done it in a past life lol I'd recommend it to anyone who's ever thought about it. Finally if my comment came across the wrong way, I hope this clarifies it a little. Kramer started me out building bows and I'll always be grateful to him.
@@mrdaveofdaveshire4047 thanks Dave! Didn't take any offense at all. Just giving my opinion for what it's worth. And, I hope it helps Kramer and Shatterproof Archery because he is good for the sport. I get excited every time I think how lucky I am to own that RD Bones bow! I love it and I know it will way outshoot me and way outlast me. I actually am just getting back into archery after years of inactivity. Although I built quite a few self bows in the past, just now trying to finish a pyramid shaped Osage Orange self bow that I started 15 years ago (haha) take care and God Keep you buddy!
Have you made a micro bow? I have a nice short piece, under three feet, that I want to do. It'll be my first build. I live with dyslexia and erlin syndrome, I learned not to claim a disability, autoimmune disease or anything else because when you do you're giving said malfunction to control you. For instance when I first got diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis I said that I have them but my uncle heard me say that he suggested that I say I live with. Once I got the hang of it I noticed the pain levels dropped. I'll soon get reading glasses with colored lenses and I'm excited for it as I'll be able to pick up any book and read it. Up til now I've avoided reading books, don't get me wrong I would buy books and start reading but soon didn't know what I was reading. Erlin syndrome if you don't know causes words and numbers to float from one page to the other.
That's a lot of hight tech equipment for bow building.... The product looks good...🤔 Question is..... Is it as considerable a price for the bow, as the equipment reflects ? Looking for the site...
My brother and I owe a business together with my father and two cousins I know how special that is and your bows are unreal Working with wood/ trees bones is something else Soon will purchase when I get the cash Take care and if you ever want a custom flag or American wooden flag shoot us a email Also can you put our logo on a bow if I buy it
I have wondered if a limb would work where the fiberglass is the inner section, and the wood is on the outside? I have also thought is there a chance you are making more of a self--bow but one that uses the three pieces of fiberglass for the limbs? Like a standard self--bow but using more modern design for the limb protector just to have a more durable bow.
Man, do you ship to Germany? I would love to try out one of those Bones... I really love that you use osage in the Handle, is it also Part of th limbs?
If I win the bow, Make it a Right hand at Around 50 pounds for my brother so he can have a newer Bear Grizzly like bow in a reflex bow for hunting. His old Bear Grizzly has Messed up micro twisted limbs due to the Compound only guy who was selling his late father's old bow tested the original string on the bow backwards and made it so the bow has some limb twist that used to be mild until my brother had left an older string on the bow that every 3 days he would take off so it would not make the bow less poundage over time and turned the bow to a micro limb twist.
Ah the flexvolt platform, for when you need a gas tool indoors. They never asked why you would need a chainsaw in a storage unit, they just wanna make sure whatever happens its not their fault.
Way to expensive for a bow that hasn’t proven itself yet…and it’s a huge clunky riser…needs to be refined quite a bit and you need to charge less until you get the kinks worked out of the look/design ( large clunky riser, huge sight window, and the pivot point on the limb is not tapered enough to make a smooth working limb…that’s a potential break point on your limb design for sure…too much of a hinge l…hope your warranty is good.
Not trying to be that guy, but just about every video of yours that I've watched is you experimenting with bows and designs and they all end with moderate success at best, like you're still trying to figure it out and dial it in. It seems that doing production runs of bows at this point is putting the cart before the horse...
I just got an "RD Bones" and it shoots great, and looks great. And he goes out of his way with shipping, packaging, and some extras that frankly, amazed me.
