This series of 9 videos gives you a taste of the process of making a Japanese bow, the yumi.
In this video, the 5th in the series, Jaap Koppedrayer shows how to set the big curve into the bow. Using the Japanese technique of applying pressure and wedges.
where did you learn!?
elmoforu0 4 months ago
could you tell me,at what point (height,1 foot,2 feet,ect),do I make the grip?
MrAnonymus23 5 months ago
@NakedSamurai5000 usually just titebond or any other pva thats waterproof
minxel16 9 months ago
@minxel16 I knew they were glued is there a specific glue used?
NakedSamurai5000 9 months ago
@NakedSamurai5000 without the glue-the recurve wouldn't set in shape
minxel16 9 months ago
Aside from being short once you wrapped what I assume is green bamboo on the outer edge your using the wedges to sandwich the pieces together did you use a glue to weld them together? before tying?
NakedSamurai5000 1 year ago