Survival Bows (The Tillering Process)

[flamesfromblazer]

Dont know if this is a bit of a stupid noob question being as I am no archer- but if the bow is a bit short overall length couldnt you trim down more so there isnt so much LENGTH of the 'meat' at the handhold midsection-and this would then increase the length of both sides of the bending/power part of the bow ie give yourself just maybe a useable 6'' length of handgrip instead of what looks like 12''-and then start beginning the taper from there & so helping to counteract any 'hingeing' also??

[wowoekek]

it works great! thanks.

[TheIndustrialphreak]

Dude! THANK YOU! absolutely AWESOME! 

[angeloruggiero57]

i went primitive camping in hocking hills area not to long ago

[nitroflesh]

You did that bow really well, with limited amount of tools. Great video.

[bodiemyers]

that knot looks like it was a pain in the butt

[evanyandibory]

it seems to me that one of the lengths is shorter then the others. im assuming u know more then me so no offense but is seems to me a little planning early on to center the handle and make the arms more equal will go a long way when u get to the tillering process

[dogfootrot189]

@evanyandibory

depending upon the style of bow that hes making, this could have been intended, the lower limb is usually longer than the top one, and bend to a lesser degree also.

[shawtyshawts]

Great video, very informative, keep it up!

[TheWoodlandsniper]

Sounds like a normal day in Ohio to me. Definitely liking the look of that heartwood transition, sorry it didn't work out.

[TheWoodlandsniper]

Sounds like a normal day in Ohio to me.

[eichimbo]

hey dave this video is great! I really admire all of the things you can do and i have learned a lot from you! thanks

[delawarefreeman]

You look like qui-gon...:)

[rdreshun]

you are awesome!!!!

[j4m35ac]

no 17:03 ?

[branni79]

Dave that bow looks better than stuff i've made with power tools in a dry room. haha Luvin your relaxed axe sharpening techniques of 'i do it my way'. Thats great advice! Too many folks forget that stuff can be personal and stuff can be done differently. Its al to easy to get hung up on what books say regarding strokes and technique etc. At the end ot the day if an axe is sharp and does the job WE personally want it to then it doesnt matter how it got sharp. Is dual survival gonna be on dvd?

[Saniatrium41]

Hey Dave. Cool videos you post on youtube. Ever made a bow from rowan wood? Have a 6feet long rowan tree laying in the wood shed(have had it there for 3 years!). Now I´ve desided to try to make a couple bows from it. It´s about 6 inches thick.

Thanks for all the educational vids :)

[donvaskwa]

enjoy the vid bro, I make projectile points and different stone tools here in texas and im in the process of making an osage bow and a mulberry bow, hopefully go hunting with all the tools and weapons made myself. anyway kept post videos , the good info.

[oommppss]

Great video!!! I couldn't understand the brand name of that ax, could someone please tell me.

[nick617617]

@oommppss true temper

[zwoodman2000]

@oommppss It was a Wetterlings Small Axe, not a True Temper.

[MrEhud77]

wouldn't a Machete do a similar job as the axe and need no modification to be used as a draw knife? (plus some have a saw as well

[sevendeadly69]

what is the name of his tv show?!?!?!?!

[JUSTTHEBEST12]

@sevendeadly69 dual survival on discovery

[TomatoKetchup5724]

when the bow is on the tillering tree, shouldnt you have the limb on the right as thick as the one on the left? so that it increases the power?

[stickman409]

Just curious, with such a short bow and problems with knots why wouldn't you make a 'bend through the handle' bow? It would stress the limbs a little less.

[terrif0123456789]

no way you made this is se ohio? im from norther ohio xD your right on the crappy weather.. lol welcome to ohio!

[steve26180]

whats the name of that puck and where do i get it?

[Tornfrombelow]

Lansky puck sharpener on Dave's site.

[KnifeCrazzzzy]

awsome video dave thanx alot

[zatoichi37]

Dave, when are you going to be shooting for discovery channel?

[MadSmokerBBQ]

4:45 here comes the wind. Sounds like surf!

[Squ1bst3r]

I believe the axe is a wetterlings 18 3/4"

[micahburnside]

what is the brand of the axe?

[johnnygiv]

Which do you prefer, Wetterlings or Grandsfor Bruks Axe

Wetterlin is cheaper, is it that less of quality?

[nightstalkersasslt]

I believe heard that they Grandsfor bought out Wettlings However I may have head wrong. Both companies are right across the street from each other.

[soulcollecter1329]

Great vid Dave. I am not but a few hrs east from u. Ur right the weather is very sucky. Wind chill here is -6. That just makes what u have done in the weather u had to contend with even harder. Thanks for all the hard work and good lessons.

[lLGDlxenars]

i made the bow, but then it broke after 10nth shot so yeah

[bassfuryvi]

Thanks for sharing...

[Geistpa01]

My second bow (which I made yesterday) had a knot in the same place. I didn't have a problem with the knot but unfortunately I didn't shave off enough on one of the limbs and it broke on me.

It would have made a good bow (aside from the wormholes) since it was 65'' and pulled fully to 28'' but it was just 1 to many pull of the string to cause it to snap.

Thanks for the great videos, you have taught me a lot about making my own bow.

[70Mack]

How do you know which type of wood/tree to select? I know its a survival bow but you may aswell choose the best wood that you can all the same.

[pranachimana]

that storm is really bad here at fort drum

[pranachimana]

Have you ever used cordage for backing?

[pranachimana]

do you make your upper limbs longer? or is your grip longer with equal length limbs?

[godsend420]

rain haha it snowed here 18 degrees near st louis missouri still ★★★★★

[stitched83]

Its 75 degrees and sunny. Southern California ;)

[gullette777]

this is one of the most amazing videos on youtube... making a bow and arrow from scratch with just an axe..... 5 stars

[dreamthinker79]

sharp tools makes all the difference. your edge should be able to "bite" even the hardest woods

[talltreehill7]

well explained Dave ..good tips too

I've made a few bows ...problem is I didn't leave enough meat in the mid section ..

[chukedy]

is that the same spider shelter?

[dreamthinker79]

yes it is, plus some

[gboyd242]

another great vid

[BroPaul]

Hey Dave! Man I live just close enough to you here in WV to know how crummy that weather really was! Listening to that cold rain was enough to chill you to the bone! -- Great stuff!!!

[ROFLpwnedvideos]

I plan on starting my first bow soon. I found an awesome hickory that should be perfect.

[ninjuggalo420]

yeah man i was out in that windy rainy crap for 2 days got to love OH-IO nice vid

[btigtime2]

Okay, been sharping tools for a long time, never seen it done like that... I think the Japanese like to draw things toward them, no doubt they know a thing or two about sharping steel... I'd cut off a finger.

[spenfisher2]

right why do you want to cut off youre finger

[reptilezs]

files dont work like sand paper. push them into the object you are cutting. dont see saw back and forth, ruins the file

[tylerdurden1971]

@reptilezs That wood is NOT going to hurt that file. whoever told you that is wrong!

[dexterlexter123]

@tylerdurden1971 there not wrone a file is ment to cun one direction if u saw back and forth it will dull your file

[rharleyc86438]

Hey Dave. Although I hate trying to stay dry in the rain, I had to park my 4-wheel drive at the bottom of the hill and walk home in 18 inches of snow 2 nights in a row. And it was -3 degrees this morning. Talk about "colder than a mother-in-law's kiss. Did you check out that axe at Sprotsman's Guide?

[aerobique]

If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is nature's way.

Aristotle

[desertcamelbak]

bow is looking good.

[love1to1fish]

watchin all your vids i am ready for 2012 :)) thx bro

[btigtime2]

Beware of saying Ready. Are you sure? Read "The Road."

[ARighteousKiller]

@btigtime2 I've read "The Road" great book. Man would that situation suck!

[terrydodson58]

Dave, do you try to keep as much heart wood as possible? would it work to keep the heart wood and take wood off the front?

[ulgroktheorc]

Nice video! I'm really going to practice these bow making methods!

[myrdulf]

what do you think about the Gerber/Fiskars axes?

[spr00sem00se]

@myrdulf i have heard that the plastic that holds the head on chips away , although i have had them in my hand and they feel prety good,

i think knife test . com tests them , go check it out

[btigtime2]

I had handle problems too with the little Gerber camping hand Axe

[kowboy520]

Excellent video Dave!!

[aerodynamicband]

we got rain and really bad wind too. at times we got 40 mph gusts

[LearningAllWeCan]

Thank You doesn't hardly cover all the hard work you put into the YT channel. You are a true inspiration.

[LowBudgetBushcraft]

Is that a piece of inner tube on your axe handle? Great idea for traction.

[voseamatt]

10:28 what is that axe

[kingboru121]

thats awesome dave the bow looks great. keep up the good work

[gimepepe]

I am curious of what the draw weight will be in the end. I guess it will be less than you wanted it in the first place. I know I will spend an awful lot of time in selecting a good piece of wood when I will do mine.

[TR51174]

Hey Dave, Who is the maker of the pack in this vid? I know I have seen in other vids, just can't remember which ones and who made it. Thanks

[PaulkyArcher]

Crappy day in ,toronto Too!

[optimeyez]

what is the "model name" of your Werrerlings axe

[Fearyourgovernment]

19" hunter axe

[Gabbis85]

i have to say... every video you have done is great! in my eyes you are a hero!

i love to learn from you, Thanks dave!

[bishop85gt]

Yeah my girl in West Union just said its pretty rough out your way,

[GlockAnimal]

The snow is coming to ya watch out Dave lol

[buckfever90]

Hey Dave, Can you use a "green" pine tree? or is it to brittle? And where can you get paracord at?

[ccsniper]

you can get paracord at any surplus store, or order it online. It is really cheap. Just do a google search and then hit the shopping option.

[ThatOneGuy8904]

ugh we have the same weather here in south east Michigan as well. i recently bought a guyot design stainless steel bottle. what do you do to your bottle so it wont get sticky in the fire? i think the video where you told us was deleted.. thanks your all your time and effort Dave it is greatly appreciated

[wildernesswikiup14]

you can just buy a can of high temp resistant paint and spray it on. it usually used for grills. its a couple of bucks at your local hardware store. but be sure to bake it on or it'll scratch!

[Sixpot48]

Dave, I'm currently making myself a longbow. Its the first bow I've made so am taking it slowly. Its currently at the stave stage. Would you recommend I cure it before proceeding for best results? Thanks for your great videos.

[SmutFi]

You are the man! Thanks for all the knowledge you pass along Dave. I am inspired and Im gonna try my hand at making a survival bow. Take care man.

[Cragdwella]

Man, sitting under that tarp in the rain.I would much rather be there than in this freaking office!. Peace ,and quiet.

[calld2serve]

Is that a regular poly tarp over you.

[wolfuntamable]

@calld2serve he's using the Pathfinder silnylon tarp

[naugotwolf]

I had that same problem with the first bow I made. Ended up splitting the limb on my first good draw.

[187plumber]

gr8t video as always thanks for the gr8t knowledge you share with us

[tweilert]

Hey Dave, Thanks for another great video. How thick normally are the limbs on a finished bow, what is ideal or does it just depend on the wood used? Thanks for all the great info.

[the436]

im really happy cuz i was lookin for a self bow vdeo for the longest time