Traditional Longbow. I make an Ash Longbow. How to Make a Survival/Bushcraft Longbow from Ash. 

Hello, and thank you for letting me know how I earned your sub. That scene affects me in the same way. I hope I continue to make videos that interest you. Thanks for watching. Mick

You're a great presenter. I enjoy your videos very much. Have you done this professionaly at some point?

+stau ffap Thank you, that's a very kind comment. No, never presented in any capacity, professional or otherwise. Best wishes, Mick

I just have to agree with this. I'm really impressed with the high quality of your videos. Not just the technical bits, but the presentation and the editing too. Really professional.

Hello Jocke! Thank you for that encouraging comment! Really appreciate you watching and letting me know that you enjoyed it. Atb, Mick

If you've never smelled the fruity/sugary scent of douglas wood, you're missing out. If you've ever seen outdoorsman cutting wood or doing anything, one of the first things they sometimes do is smell it. Almost as if to make sure it smells proper XD like food almost. You test it with your sense of sight first, then touch, then smell. With how much modern life has such a hyper fixation on sight and sound, you lose those more primal senses of touch and smell. That's why there is an eastern philosophical saying, "touch grass" as a way to connect with your primal roots. Kind of like "stop to smell the roses"

Hello! Glad you enjoyed the ambience I created in this video. Thank you for watching and leaving your thoughtful comment. Happy New Year. Mick

Good Morning South Africa! It must be spring for you. Thank you for the compliment. I hope you have a beer or two in hand 😉

Thank you Aman, glad you enjoyed and thank you for telling me. Appreciated. Atb, Mick

Yes John, this video records making my very first bow - and apart from a laminate bow, I have filmed every bow since!

Hi there, that is a superb comment for me to read. Much appreciated. Thank you so much. Hopefully you've found some other videos on my channel that you like. Mick

Thank you! Tea, in the woods. Perfect!

Thank you! One needs one's kettle....

+Archery Outdoors What a great comment, thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the video, it was fun to make but hard work! The bow still survives, a bit ugly but pulling 30lbs at 28" - on the whole I'm pleased especially as it was a green sapling. Thanks again. Take care and all the best, Mick

...It's called 'being inspired'...

@@Starlingchaser Or suffering from an incurable condition, as my wife contends...

Thank you Robert.

I can only assume that you are not familiar with plantation management.

Thank you 🙏

Great stuff, pleased you enjoyed - it was fun to make too. Mick

Ha, ha! Glad you enjoyed the video. Mick

Glad you enjoyed. Atb, Mick

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Konstantin Konstantin Thank you 😊Appreciate your comment. Atb, Mick

Thank you! Atb, Mick

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Indeed. You are awesome man!

I wish I was!!!

Mick Grewcock you are, trust me...

Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed! Mick

Thank you Mark! Keep well I these difficult times.

Michael Borders Thank you Michael, appreciated 🙏

Great, go finish!! Mick

Wow, thank you. Appreciate your comment - and thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

Hello, thank you! It is certainly great to use something made by oneself. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy New Year. Mick

Hello, a drink! There's a good idea! I am not sure I am wise, though - but I am old enough for a few good stories. Thanks for watching and commenting. You've made me smile tonight. Atb, Mick

No, thank you! Your tutorials were friendly and informative. And the music and atmosphere made them feel very relaxed.

I thank you for our comments, I am pleased that you enjoyed my videos. Mick

Good luck Gib!

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+Tom Winter Thank you - he's great isn't he? Mick

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Arnold Hofman Hello Arnold, thank you for your very kind comment - and thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

Well I'm delighted! Thanks for watching. Mick

Cheers Roy!

Thank you James! Atb, Mick

Hi Jay and thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed and that it brought back some memories. Atb, Mick

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HI there, thanks for the feedback and comment - very much appreciated! Thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

Hello Collin, thank you - glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your comment. Mick

I’m from the UK and appreciate your comment 🙏

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@@MickGrewcock I'm wishing you health and wellness, we love your vids, you're such an inspirational person, keep posting videos Mick, we love you

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Glad you enjoyed! Atb, Mick

Thank you Ruben, I appreciate you watching and letting know that you enjoyed it. Atb, Mick

Hello Vasu, thanks for your super comment - much appreciated and I'm delighted you enjoyed my video. I wish you success with your next bow! Atb and thanks for watching, Mick

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+Gaso Thank you very much, appreciated. Mick

Thank you for your good wishes, more videos in a similar vein on the way! Mick

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Thank you Terry. Thanks for watching, Atb, Mick

Arise Sir Henri! A lovely comment, thank you. Glad you enjoyed - and yes, a memorable day. Atb, Mick

I'm hoping that's good! Thanks for watching. Mick

+outdoor shaun Hi Shaun, thanks for that - appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers, Mick

It was my first attempt. Beginner’s luck I think it’s called!!

Delighted you enjoyed Terry. Appreciate you letting me know. Atb, Mick

Hi there! That's really good to hear, glad you enjoyed my video. That same bow is still working fine - I shot twenty arrows through it today! Thanks for watching. Mick

Mick you can tell a lot about a man by how his dog loves him, I am going to make one for my sons and grandsons umm, 6 and one for me! 7 haha, what is the best grain orientaion ? Thanks again friend, top notch !

Ha! Very wise, you know dogs - and men. Ideally, grain should run straight along length of bow (so when viewed across the end, you can see the growth rings). Not always possible but that's the ideal. I believe that bows can be made from DIY store oak or ash boards and it is possible to have the grain turned 90 degrees - that is running from back to belly of the bow. But never tried it. Get some wood and have a go! All my videos aim to encourage beginners to have a try - what's the worse can happen - firewood? Good luck with all those bows! Mick

Thanks Mick, I am fortunate to live in the country and own quite a bit of land, I am also lucky, I've run sleddogs for 25 years....I subbed to your channel and am sure to enjoy watching your other videos ! Be well !

Sounds fantastic! A good life. Be safe, Mick

Thank you from the UK! You have a beautiful country. Thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! Some more bow videos on my channel. Atb, Mick

+johnjayrambo11111 Bushcraft and Survival Thanks a lot. It's not bad for green ash and my first go. Cheers, Mick

+goonluv Cheers Gordon. Am having a go at a yew bow soon, I've got a yew bough seasoning. Thanks for watching, Mick

+Michael Hoxha Thanks Michael! Atb, Mick

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+Mick Grewcock awsome video man

+eliezer torres Thank you! Atb, Mick

Thank you! Atb, Mick

Great stuff, really pleased you watched and enjoyed. Atb, Mick

Sorry for being late to reply to this. Seen these on youtube and keen to have a go at making/using one soon! Hope you are well.

If you find a video on a stomp vise please let me know . Have never seen a video on a stomp / step vise . I used to have YT public videos and my videos are private these days . My Great Uncle / Apache "indian" and bowyer showed me those primitive vises over 50 years ago and I started teaching them to the military and later (circa 1976) to civilians - military SAR / search and rescue etc. Things are fine and getting ready for the hunting season . Will use a black powder rifle first season and a plains Indian bow when bow season arrives . Bow is hedge wood - sinew backed - approximately 75 pounds . Arrows are sumac or cedar with vulture fletching's - hand forged broad heads made from old wagon and buggy springs . Some points are flint - chalcedony or obsidian .... and Yes ... I have made more than a few bodkins . Unable to produce paragraphs . My "channel" is old and utilizes the old "module" system . Take care of yourself - Adios ... Left Cat / Patrick

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Got it! Just sent it because you asked where I had seen it. Good luck with the trout. Enjoy.

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Thanks, glad you enjoyed - I appreciate you letting me know. Atb, Mick

+Clan Gunn Bushcraft Hi Andy, glad you liked it! Busy day - two cameras, one dog, one fire and make a bow - phew ;-) I haven't measured the draw but I think you are spot on with your estimate. Yes, I need a word with that pheasant about some feathers... Cheers Andy, always very pleased to hear from you. Mick

Thank you very much for your sub - hope I can keep you interested! Mick

+Outside Edge Bushcraft Glad you enjoyed - fun video to make. As normal, the French would easily secure victory over me by offering a plate of mussels and chips!! Cheers again, Mick

Thanks Sherlock. How's The Hound?

Mick Grewcock hounds so awesome luv it man

Yes many people tiller like that. Never tried it yet but could be useful in the woods. Thank you. Mick