Making a Primitive Bow, part 1.

[squeegee1998]

i have tried now 57 times without success. and the only thing i have is tan oak. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

[brox114]

@squeegee1998

Search your surroundings. There has to be a forrest or some underbrush in your area or near it; you'll find variety of trees over there.

[squeegee1998]

does tan oak work?

[TommyHawx]

I have a hickory stave with about a 4 inch diameter, when should I seal it and how long should I let it dry out before beginning? And should I seal it first or debark it then seal it and wait? Thanks

[shanesuss]

how long is the bow you are making?

[AliceWonderbanger]

great video man, but white socks are not so cool

[2B012Not2B]

is it legal for me to chop a tree down in some public woods so i can make a bow?

[micers]

Dude you could have made two bows our of either "stave" you split out;.

[razor84man]

The best video on bow making i have seen . excellent !

[lonaoct]

i am just like you, are superb all the things that you do,you are my sensei!!! jeje

[nebdar]

did u identify the tree just based on the bark?

[cowboyfromkettins]

what kind of jacket is that?



[0311cowboy]

3:51 ...... gotta stay hydrated

[tylerdavidw]

how do you know what size of a string to add to your bow?

[MrThebluewall]

@tylerdavidw its 2/3 of the length of the bow :D

[tylerdavidw]

@MrThebluewall thanks!

[jaknife99]

I don't know why but it irks me when you call it a "primitive" bow

[DubaArsonist]

Slipknot, Iowa :)

[Apex10mm]

where is osage orange found?

[txusterco]

Hello, I would like to ask you if birch wood is a good wood for making a bow, congratulatoions for your videos, I enjoy it very much

[simon63640]

how did you dry your wood after you cut it in half

[stargatefanda]

jsem čech ale i tak je to jedine pořádné video na vyrobu luku

[Sk8sFate]

if the trees white sapwood under the bark is in good shape, should u still cut down deeper into the wood?

[squeegee1998]

i have a six foot piece of bay and i only have a draw knife, a rasp, a hatchet, and a knife

what should i do?

[shanesuss]

where are some places that you can get one of these draw knives?

[Doodle12347]

Wow, I live in Washington state and I'm surprised/excited to hear vine maple makes good bow wood. That stuff grows like a weed up here, that and hazel nut. I guess i'll be attempting some bow making here pretty soon.

[qwerty23O]

do u hunt with that

[joec123able]

Lignum vitae is I guess the hardest wood on the planet so honestly I'm pretty sure this wood could make a nice heavy bow Wat u think ?

[grimel2]

If you are going to cut a groove with a circular saw, why not just cut it in half with a table saw?

[bogan5364]

Thanks I had a bunch of questions, because I'm new to the primitive thing, I just have one question what type of bowstring?

[thehondaguy100]

will cottonwood or russian olive work to make a bow

[Doodle12347]

@thehondaguy100 I can't imagine cottonwood working very well. It usually rots before it dries out.

[squeegee1998]

i am very interested in your way of making bows. i am 13 and have tried for 6 years already to make a decent bow but without success. the only thing available to me is bay, and the only tools i have is a draw knife, a course rasp, two small knifes and a hatchet. what do you suggest?

[deathpunish2]

Could you can split the halves to make four staves?

[squeegee1998]

from what i have seen in you tube movies, if u have a big enough log u can

[153epicfreerunning]

how do you know what kind of wood it is

[TheWesternking]

do you sell your bows?

[homies1505]

Billy I have a question, what should i do to increase the pull on my bow i want one that has at least 60 pounds of weight when i pull

[erdfreeman412]

What about black walnut?

[blackjeepsqad92]

great videos...ive saw your flintknapping videos and i was wondering where you get your flint?..i cant fint it in the wild where i live

[shanesuss]

would douglas fir wood work?

[shanesuss]

are there any of these kinds of woods in southern california?

[iskateconcrete]

hey im from south carolina and the only hickory trees we have are is where we hunt out of town and really the only trees we really have is white oak, red oak, and water oak. which one of those is probably the best wood and do i need a sapling or a fully grown tree im thinking a sappling would be better. love your videos by the way

[Zemonus]

@iskateconcrete red oak make good strong bows

[johnny6795]

where is this guy from?

[sirsilwil]

What's a good wood for a bow in vermont?

[SHAN1370]

would a jigsaw work as well at cutting the log in half?

[GuitarManTayana]

hello. at my cabin, the only trees we really have are white birch trees, and lot's of pine trees (not sure what type but pine haha.) and some willow bushes. are any of these useful? I know willow is uber flexible but would it work for a bow? thanks

[GuitarManTayana]

@GuitarManTayana and i live in central saskatchewan

[bobinmissouri]

what part of iowa? i am 28 miles from centerville iowa

[Macko3460]

why dont u ever use sharpened points or broad heads on your arrows ?

[DopeSpotJoe]

does madrone work for the bow? And what do you use for the string?

[ZzGaming234]

what would be the best wood in midstate maine?

[MrAngedaman]

if the piece is 3 or 4 inches thick do u need to cut it and i dnt have wedges how else can i do it

[sasukex101]

would pine, pecan, salt cedar, or willow work for bows

[JoshHasAidsOMG]

@sasukex101 Willow won't work and pine is not a reliable choice for bows, I don't know about the others though.

[yonatantt]

will pecan work well?

how should i seal the ends?

[Riotmnky2119]

can the tree have small branches?



[26kjboy]

so how did u make your arrows and your quiver

[mohannad636]

@primitivepathways can i use olive trees ???

[ReedFlanagan]

Can you use fire to dry out you bow stave faster?

[mohannad636]

@ReedFlanagan you may burn the bow dude o.0

[Spoofmaker2000]

@primitivepathways hello, I live in Arizona and there are almost no straight trees and if there are they belong to people, so I can't cut them down. Is there a site where I can buy some hickory?

[Boyyouabitch]

thanks for the video, i have always wondered about this. i am going to try to get me a draw knife to see if i can use your instructions to make me one. thanks

[cekinxxx]

ray mears says that the bow with no sapwood will crack, is it true?

[Mr12gman12]

have you tried making an arrow out of tin is is easy

[yaho0o123]

could i buy my wood at a hardware store?

[iiOhEmJizzInUrPants]

@primitivepathways I live in argentina, and I dont know what type of wood to use! do you know what wood There is here, that could work good on an arrow?

-Luli

[drpinto28]

Can you make a bow just using primitive materials? That would be at most impressive.

[downtown839]

what is the best wood found in australia

[Ichigo005]

@downtown839 Australian Pine a.k.a 'sheoak'

[darrelhunt]

How would I identify an Osage or Hickory tree?

[poonjoonoob]

i like ur vids man. this is the way a real man hunts, none of that scope, sensors, buck shot nonsense.

[roundweego1]

Thanks so much for making this instructional video . I spent the last 2 days making a bow out of white ash its turned out very good so far thanks to your video

[cekinxxx]

this video is great ,it relaxes me watching it

[helodude997]

Billy, my son and I are about to embark on this journey with some Bod'arc (Osage Orange) wood. My question to you is how long do we dry it out before shaping the stave?

Thanks

[primitivepathways]

@helodude997 I'd cut a small tree, split it in half, then leave it for 3 to weeks before working on it.

[5tonyvvvv]

@primitivepathways Billy Burgerhead! Whats up man, make a vid doing this with stone tools!

[colizonthedragon]

@primitivepathways do you know how long oregon ash takes to dry out?

[AznChinksters11]

oak is a perfect bowwood 2 :)

[UkrainianDragon1993]

What a great hobby... I hate living in the city = (.

[cooper1768]

might invest in a new hatchet



[sapitocacho]

Great job. good to see people still making bows in the old ways. super respect

[PhoenixB97]

Starting my bow next weekend. Thank you so much for puttin this up !

[MistrZIGZAG]

try hard!

[SkateDude3333]

How to split the woood ?

[DeathByZerg]

I cant really handle a power saw yet.

I can use drills, wedges, files, sandpaper (Basic tools that I have) - Any suggestions on how I can still split the wood?

[joec123able]

@DeathByZerg use wedges and hammer or hatchet

[hunterzxc3]

more vids please there awesome and i diont mean just about the bows even though its cool and ill be watching the rest

[cuzgandalfgothigh99]

how long did it take you to make your first bow? :3

[NetVoyagerOne]

We have a lot of poplar around the house, would that work?

[primitivepathways]

@NetVoyagerOne I would try something harder and stronger, like oak, elm, maple, or ash.

[ROBM1093]

Can you please send me a list of the tools I need to get for making a Primitive Bow, Thanks

[ductapevideos]

with wood kan i use for making a bow in belgium

[Nydracommander]

@ductapevideos oak

[primitivepathways]

@ductapevideos Oak, elm, ash, and even hazel should work...

[erdfreeman412]

@ductapevideos - You are close to England (across the channel) but IDK if you have Yew. If you have yew I would use that. I heard yew grows in continental Europe but idk. Yew is supposed to be one of the best bow wood's in the world. It doesn't grow in eastern US.

[kentsokay]

Three people have a knot in their wood.

[Cammacaze3596]

@primitivepathways i was just wondering if you have to remove the sapling wood if there is no wound? Please respond

[OCoptimusconvoy]

can you just use a knotless branch?

[tbdmAsshy]

cracking tutorials mate! i'd be willing to put in the extra hard work to replace the power tools, any advice on what manual tools i should use? cheers!

[bmeza113]

Im tryin to make one out of hickory, i got all the tools exept the bark chipper or whatever its called. Any odeas were i can get one? Or make one?

[GeorgiaBoi97]

what wuld be te best in south east georgia im 13 i like bushcraft 2 years ago forgot about it and now i i dont wanna watch it i wanna do it pl;ease reply thanks

[sasukex101]

what wood would be best for new mexico desert

[COD6lover44]

what is the best wood found in united kingdom for bow making ?

[Outdoorskid82]

I live in kansas, this is really information 'cuz we have pretty much all the woods he listed. i'm really looking foreward to making my bow.

[downtown839]

What is the best wood found in New south wales australia for bow making

[HopliteAlex]

Do you know of any good trees in Arkansas/Oklahoma area? I have a lot of cedar that is about right for the size of a bow, i know that it is not good for making bows. Also we have some oak but the trees are about 60 years old and as big as can be.

[razorjosh]

@HopliteAlex I live in arkansas...we have hickory, maple, bois d'arc, oak (white, red, sawtooth, and blackjack). i think ur set

[roksstar7]

swwet, im in south east iowa!

[namelespersonality]

what is the best bow wood for in the alaska, anchorage region?

[PandaMan151]

what is the best tree to use if you live up in new hapshire

[zhaneranger]

How do I find out if it's legal (or illegal) to cut down a tree?

[razorjosh]

@zhaneranger corps of engineers

[SurvivorBoy369]

when i was splitting the wood it twisted will that be a problem and if so how can i fix it?

[SurvivorBoy369]

What would you say is the best wood in Indiana?

[Indemion0815]

great video!

like it alot xD

[knight10666]

what is the best wood for bow making in the San Francisco bay area?

[zhaneranger]

@knight10666 I'd like to know as well.

[izabelleTV]

thank you for sharing this crafting

[thefishmerchant]

Should I use the entire base of a tree like you did or would it be acceptable to use a large branch?

[danni12591]

i live in south Florida what type of wood should i use?

[jonah214]

ok so what would be the best in kentucky and can you make a vid showing how to identify the tree if you can that would be great

[MegaMakedonski]

so far...the best video about making a bow

[niromxela]

Shoulda had a V8...

[snowsniper8]

would birch work?

[joec123able]

@snowsniper8 BIRCH WILL WORK FOR A BOW

[home0girl0kitty]

osage orange ,maple, TRUMPET VINE EVEN!

[kagi95]

Well I can not express my gratitude to you for making these videos. These are all great. Please make more...

[kris9119]

If you was skilled enuff you would not need to use power tools and other modern day equitment !!!!!! GET BACK TO BASICS !!!!!!

[erichoward15]

@kris9119 He doesnt "have to" just makes things a bit easier. Oh, looked at your channel and could'nt seem to find your flawless primitive self bow tutorial, could you please point me in the right direction? Thanks.

[kris9119]

@erichoward15 and who the fuck are you muppet are you his bf or summink phahahah !!!

[erichoward15]

Ok, Im going to be using bitternut hickory. If I go ahead and rough the bow out and sit it in a spare room in my house, how long should i wait to proceed?

[erichoward15]

Ok, Im going to be using bitternut hickory. If I go ahead and rough the bow out and sit it in a spare room in my house, how long should i wait to proceed?

[erichoward15]

Subscribed...These videos are great man!

[recurveninja]

Think you could give me some tips on identifying Osage Orange? (aside from it's fruit). I live in Maryland, but i can't identify it when it's not putting out fruit >.<

Very informative video series by the way, you did a good job making it.

[lightlearner]

v8 water mmm mmm goood

[MetisLifeguard]

What is the best wood to use in Eastern Ontario? I really want to try making a bow the way you have.

Thanks,

Minwikijigan,

Andre

[bigfish4747]

i dont know what you know about southern ontario woods but what would you suggest for that i have a bow crudly made already from mainitoba maple but its wearing out pretty fast probably didint let it dry long enough but now im making one out of cedar i heard it was good but not 100% sure if itl work alright i also have some willow around if thats good again not that sure any idea of what would work well?

[shmellhole123]

What is the best kind of wood in Vermont?

[moon793]

does the goverment allow me to take down a tree? :)

[tacticalsponge]

@moon793 if a tree falls in the forrest, and the government isnt around, would it make a sound?

you gota govern yourself bro :)

[243deadly]

I loved your videos on "primitive bow making" they are by far the most informative on youtube. I hav been out today cutting two peaces of English Ash, one a little worse than th other which i will use as my first practice peace, the other is beautifully straight & knotless which hopefully will make a good bow? I'm a little vague over th rough dimentions of a 5-6ft bow?HELP! Maybe i should stick2 firearms?lol.. Also, Hazel 4 arrow shafts, any good? Many thanks pal, from (England)

[skaternb14]

i cut a hickory tree down in the rain..how long should i let it dry in my house?

[Shaowolf247]

is birch wood good for bow making? i almost cant see the cirkels in the wood

[musicoutsidethebox]

use a folding saw lol

[zoda99]

What wood would you suggest using in the Portland, OR area?

[thehowdoyoudothis]

@zoda99 are you hank chadwick ?

[zoda99]

@thehowdoyoudothis I am not.

[thehowdoyoudothis]

@zoda99 do you know him ?

[jonesduel]

what wood would you recomend to make a bow in oklahoma.

[commandoes17]

like how you made your bow really looking foward to starting on my own really soon its the begging of august and i was wondering should i wait a few more weeks before i go out to cut my bow and how long should it be?

Thanks really loved your vid. I live in Utah by the way

[HomeMadeGunNut]

Whats the best tree to cut for a bow in france?

[TasteForDisaster]

is that your property? cause you can't legally cut trees like that can you?

[kjackson525]

HOW DO YOU IMPROVISE A DRAW KNIFE

[cowboyfromkettins]

awwww dude. i was expecting knife, axe and file. whats with the power saw :P

[MrEvilman96]

wat is the best wood found in north dakota for bow making

[primitivepathways]

@MrEvilman96 I think they used either hickory or chokecherry for bows in your area. Both make excellent bows...

[kjackson525]

@primitivepathways i think that like the video Osage orange is a great bow material for bow making

[TheCopper21]

@primitivepathways im from dickinson

[brianlocal3]

@primitivepathways

I live in So. Il and if you still have the other half of your log, I would be willing to buy your Stave of Osage orange. Email me if you are interested in selling your other half.

[OCoptimusconvoy]

@primitivepathways how bout southern ontario? :)

[SuperZombiepwner]

@primitivepathways what would be the wood found in Florida for bows

[jccrick123]

where can i find hickory in oklahoma

where can i buy a draw knife

[jccrick123]

where can i find hickory in oklahoma

[MultiCmiller]

where can you find hickory in colorado?