I'm sure the victim of a master crafted arrow would appreciate the pride and craftsmanship of the archer. Would one not be proud to be felled by such a beautifully made arrow, created from the essence of fine detail and the thought of the kill whilst making it. For on the battlefield the heart and soul of warfare is all in the creation of the tools one uses.
@@longbows looking into creating work almost as good as yours. I heard there is a long waiting list for Traditionally made arrows across the world. I've been an arborist and chainsaw carver foe over 15 years and wanted to try something completely different. You make it look easy but as I already know from this video you have made thousands.. many thanks from South 🇬🇧.. new subscription
Thanks for the compliment. We have a long waiting list for bows, not arrows, there are loads of people making medieval arrows, not sure where you heard about a long waiting time for arrows in the UK?!
Really enjoyed your videos on arrow making. I’ve made a couple of sets of arrows like this but I picked up some useful pointers for when I make my next set. Also very therapeutic to watch.
So glad I stumbled across your channel. Been getting more and more into arrow making (primitive style and manchu currently). But want to try some war bow types. This is being a very handy journey for me. Thank you
Hi Luke, I cant tell you how nice it is to hear this kind of response, I put a huge effort into the videos, particularly at the moment, trying to keep everyone entertained and sane!!! Thanks for liking and the sub, keep up the good work, joing us over on Facebook to keep an eye on what deals we have in our shop etc.
I never had a jig. Nor died feathers. Or glue. For fletching I use flat dental floss. Plop it in my mouth and spin the shaft. I like to be able to adjust the fletching if it gets bumped or damaged. Just trim off the exess. I like the arrow to spin when shot. Helps the spine. Thanks for the input 👍
I guess the neatness of the binding is down to the pride that ye olde arra makers took in their craft back in the day. Might they have been paid more per arrow for a better crafted one?
The neatness is down to practice, as far as I can tell, if someone teaches you in a certain way then you tend to repeat what you were shown. I guess, like any industry, quiality companded a higher price, we do have records of arrow being purchassed by various kings for battles etc, not enough to be able to say that there was a `budget` version.
Hello ! It look you make the thread very close like 1/8 or 3/16". I binded mine with 3/4" thread... not as "sexy" as yours but work great. I love your videos.
Those will Fly True I am sure,great video mate.sent it on to my nephew who is just starting to make arrows,he lacks patience but I'm sure he'll get there.I love these videos man.my mum confiscated by bows after I showed her the indoor archery range video..😂😂😂😂 I'm 45 for God's sake.im reduced to playing quickdraw with a low powered laser pointer against Star Wars figures 😂 Cheers dude,keep up the good videos.👍
Birchtar is like a quite old quite waterproof hotglue that was available during medival period to my knowledge (donnu which year the first archiological finding or record of stuff with birchtar on it was)... i think also some boiled tree resins itself kinda make for a usable waterproof glue. But concidering they did use quite high poundage bows without i can imagine they used birchtar to place the feathers (what you used tape for) and extra secured it with some twine. I also can imagine they might even did put some birchtar on the twine itself (at least on the ends of the winding) to really prevent the twine from coming loose.
@@longbows Tanks for the reply. im not doubting that it works without any kind of glue, but im a strong believer that if people had something they knew about which was widely available (+ cheap) that made a task easier for them they probably used it. (at least some of em)
With shorter fletching I don't use tape ,however with long fletching yes I absolutely use tape makes it much easier, So my question I have is what is the distance from the end of the arrow (nock end) to fletching?
That is indeed some coarse whipping. Have you tried Linen Single Shoe from Barbour Campbell? I had a roll some 5 years ago, still stands out as the strongest linen thread I’ve worked with ( considering it’s thickness, or lack there of. ) I have used it for both arrow whipping and bowstring to great effect, I bet you could even make shoes with it ;).
hi I'm building medieval style arrows but I don't know what kind of thread and what size to use for the feathers, what kind of thread and size do you use in the video? thanks
Im surprised you dont use some sort of cutting jig or pattern made of thin wood or aluminum to just pinch over the feather to help you cut it, maybe with a sharp knife or razor blade.
Good afternoon. Could you tell me, please, if you use any wax for the thread when winding the feather part of the arrow? When using the thread without any wax I had the problem of losing the thread after some shots. How do you solve the problen of protecting the thread?
They didnt need to be very neat ,however they had better be done very neat when making hunting arrows ,I use a silk thread and instead of slipping my feathers , I peel them off the quill so they lay flatter to the shaft and make alot less noise. Native American style.
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Great video production.
You need to be on TV.
Maybe one day! Thanks for the compliment.
Awesome great arrows an craftsmanship love your videos I can actually learn sumthin
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I'm sure the victim of a master crafted arrow would appreciate the pride and craftsmanship of the archer.
Would one not be proud to be felled by such a beautifully made arrow, created from the essence of fine detail and the thought of the kill whilst making it.
For on the battlefield the heart and soul of warfare is all in the creation of the tools one uses.
Nicely put, the victim would say.
Never seen an arrow made in such a way and I am very impressed! I confirm unto you the title of arrow mage. 🤘
Thanks 😁
Lol “Oi!” 🤣 no time traveling, mate. Love watching you work!
Love the time travelling! Your content is amazing!
Thanks so much!
@@longbows looking into creating work almost as good as yours. I heard there is a long waiting list for Traditionally made arrows across the world. I've been an arborist and chainsaw carver foe over 15 years and wanted to try something completely different. You make it look easy but as I already know from this video you have made thousands.. many thanks from South 🇬🇧.. new subscription
Thanks for the compliment. We have a long waiting list for bows, not arrows, there are loads of people making medieval arrows, not sure where you heard about a long waiting time for arrows in the UK?!
You are freaking awesome dude
Wow, you just made my day!
Really enjoyed your videos on arrow making. I’ve made a couple of sets of arrows like this but I picked up some useful pointers for when I make my next set. Also very therapeutic to watch.
Thanks, if you need any items we have a full webshop www.richardheadlongbows.com
Pride in your work
confidence in your aim
Thanks
So glad I stumbled across your channel. Been getting more and more into arrow making (primitive style and manchu currently). But want to try some war bow types. This is being a very handy journey for me. Thank you
Hi Luke, I cant tell you how nice it is to hear this kind of response, I put a huge effort into the videos, particularly at the moment, trying to keep everyone entertained and sane!!! Thanks for liking and the sub, keep up the good work, joing us over on Facebook to keep an eye on what deals we have in our shop etc.
Very neat binding and therapeutic to watch or make. Cheers, great video!
Thank you very much!
I never had a jig. Nor died feathers. Or glue. For fletching I use flat dental floss. Plop it in my mouth and spin the shaft. I like to be able to adjust the fletching if it gets bumped or damaged. Just trim off the exess. I like the arrow to spin when shot. Helps the spine. Thanks for the input 👍
The Feathered frontiersman dental floss great idea 🤠👍
Beautiful hand crafted arrows, i would be afraid to shoot one not to break it ! :)
I guess the neatness of the binding is down to the pride that ye olde arra makers took in their craft back in the day. Might they have been paid more per arrow for a better crafted one?
The neatness is down to practice, as far as I can tell, if someone teaches you in a certain way then you tend to repeat what you were shown. I guess, like any industry, quiality companded a higher price, we do have records of arrow being purchassed by various kings for battles etc, not enough to be able to say that there was a `budget` version.
Have to try binding the feathers someday, tnx for the video!
You should!
As usual, perfect video, thanks you so much sir !!!
Thanks!
Excellent work!!!
Thanks a lot!
Great work and video🤠👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello ! It look you make the thread very close like 1/8 or 3/16". I binded mine with 3/4" thread... not as "sexy" as yours but work great. I love your videos.
Great video, quite a bit of time in building your customers arrows, end product looks great....
Thanks, yes, good arrows take a while.
Those will Fly True I am sure,great video mate.sent it on to my nephew who is just starting to make arrows,he lacks patience but I'm sure he'll get there.I love these videos man.my mum confiscated by bows after I showed her the indoor archery range video..😂😂😂😂 I'm 45 for God's sake.im reduced to playing quickdraw with a low powered laser pointer against Star Wars figures 😂 Cheers dude,keep up the good videos.👍
Glad you are finding things to do at this time, wish your nephew well.
Did you not learn from Barry that time travel messes up the timeline?😂 You never know what you're gonna get from bow videos lol
Birchtar is like a quite old quite waterproof hotglue that was available during medival period to my knowledge (donnu which year the first archiological finding or record of stuff with birchtar on it was)... i think also some boiled tree resins itself kinda make for a usable waterproof glue. But concidering they did use quite high poundage bows without i can imagine they used birchtar to place the feathers (what you used tape for) and extra secured it with some twine. I also can imagine they might even did put some birchtar on the twine itself (at least on the ends of the winding) to really prevent the twine from coming loose.
It's quite possible to put on fletchings by holding them and binding them on without any glue.
@@longbows Tanks for the reply. im not doubting that it works without any kind of glue, but im a strong believer that if people had something they knew about which was widely available (+ cheap) that made a task easier for them they probably used it. (at least some of em)
ideed, i have used all those methods
With shorter fletching I don't use tape ,however with long fletching yes I absolutely use tape makes it much easier,
So my question I have is what is the distance from the end of the arrow (nock end) to fletching?
It's about one and a half inches
That is indeed some coarse whipping. Have you tried Linen Single Shoe from Barbour Campbell? I had a roll some 5 years ago, still stands out as the strongest linen thread I’ve worked with ( considering it’s thickness, or lack there of. ) I have used it for both arrow whipping and bowstring to great effect, I bet you could even make shoes with it ;).
Over the 30 years of making them I think I have tried everything, we make to order, so its what people want.
hi I'm building medieval style arrows but I don't know what kind of thread and what size to use for the feathers, what kind of thread and size do you use in the video? thanks
Hi, in the video I use this...www.longbowandarrow.co.uk/linen-binding-thread-146-p.asp
You can also use silk.
Thanks for the tutorial! May I ask where you bought the feathers from? I can't find a 100 pack
Thanks, I sell them, www.richardheadlongbows.com
@@longbows Great thanks!
Are those the "Full length feather fletches"?
That's what I use on my medieval arrows, yes, we also sell pre cut 6 1/4" if you don't want to do it yourself, it's all on the website
Last posting day tomorrow, so get your order in if you want them sent tomorrow
Im surprised you dont use some sort of cutting jig or pattern made of thin wood or aluminum to just pinch over the feather to help you cut it, maybe with a sharp knife or razor blade.
Practice makes perfect
I can't seem to find part 4. Is there a link please?
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Here is the complete series...th-cam.com/video/3AHg6S4Au6w/w-d-xo.html
Thanks
Good afternoon. Could you tell me, please, if you use any wax for the thread when winding the feather part of the arrow? When using the thread without any wax I had the problem of losing the thread after some shots. How do you solve the problen of protecting the thread?
Hi, I don't use any wax, the thread will break if it hits something, what is causing your thread to break?
When shooting the arrow touches the shaft of the bow. And in the place where the thread is it becomes to tear.
There is your problem, they should not be hitting the bow.
Can you use Canadian gees feathers ?
Any feathers that re stiff enough and long enough and from the same wing are fine.
They didnt need to be very neat ,however they had better be done very neat when making hunting arrows ,I use a silk thread and instead of slipping my feathers , I peel them off the quill so they lay flatter to the shaft and make alot less noise. Native American style.
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How much are they please
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Laugh out loud,glad to see you can struggle removing the film
yes, always a pain.