I'd like to see more videos on how to make arrow shafts with a router and also some more on how you make your forges. Thank you for all the videos that you make. I really enjoy them!
I recently found your channel after Skallagrim put the link to one of your videos in a comment, and I'm really enjoying your content so far. Keep up the great work.
Wow Nick! Those are great! A little "tip" for you. Forge a 4 sided tapered point on the far edge of the anvil and then flatten it out. To get more width on the point. flatten the point on the bias (diagonals) of the 4 sided taper. this will cut down grinding time and reduce wasted steel. This is the way I believe they were traditionally made due to the availability of steel in the middle ages. Keep at it and they'll only get better! Long taper: +sharpness -width Short taper: -sharpness +width
+BackyardBowyer My video equipment is trash but I will try to make a video (maybe a series) on all kinds of arrowheads! I may even throw in a video on forging a pair of tongs for holding arrowhead sockets. If you want to pursue smithing, I highly recommend you learn to forge tongs. they're like paint brushes to an artist. used for all specific applications and you can never have too many ;)
+Kristina Grace my cousins and i had a thing i was younger and they were the elements so they made element necklaces like fire and earth and thay made me a cabbage one
Man u r a genius. u should try and sell them. I saw a movie Robin hood with Kevin Cosner, and the guys made a mold and poured the hot metal in it to make the arrow heads, pretty cool. Great video
Lol That hot glue thing made an image pop into my head.... A knight frantically running down a long castle hall, the sounds of death and chaos echo all around him as he pants and keeps hold of an arm dripping with blood... He reaches a door inscribed with many symbols he neither knows nor cares for, as he clambers in struggling to keep his footing.. He raises his bow and empty quiver and shouts "GREAT WIZARD! We're being slaughtered out there, can you not prepare us more arrows with your mighty magical sap dispenser?! Has the tree of life run dry!? We're doooomed. doooooomed.... wait what? You found a stick? Where? Oh it rolled under your desk? Thank God, were saved! The kingdom shan't fall this day. What is this mighty magic substance called dear wizard may our children sing of it for eternity? .... Hot... Glue. ? Hmm.... TIS HOT GLUE THAT SAVED THE DAY MADE THE FIENDS ALL RUN AWAY WE SAW OUR DOOM, BUT IN THIS ROOM WAS HOT GLUE THAT MISSED THE BROOM. YES HOT GLUE SAVED THE DAAAAAAY." the end.
Would you think that the hole on the side oft he arrowhead catches air, reducing accuracy? Could you posssibly fill that with hot glue or something and then just shape out it flush with the rest of the arrowhead?
Another excellent tutorial thanks Nick. Can you make A crossbow That shoots ball bearings Preferably marble sized. Or maybe Sling bow arrows do a lot of damage but rocks and marbles are cheap just a thought.
What's the type of forge you used , how did you make it, and does it work like the soup can one ? Also, i watched all your knifemaking video and i'm impressed by how you can make knives out if cheap scrap metal, can you post a video of making a knife out of a car spring leaf, since they're cheaply available and usually good quality steel .
People say that you don't sound natural on camera, but your content is amazing. Awesome job!
this guy is actually a genius with his vids
I love this video. Ive seen this 1000 times
i really like your way of making arrowheads, it is so simple yet impressive. nice work mate.
you are the best in making tools
I am always impressed by your videos and your friendly, helpful attitude. Thank you for these videos you are one of my favorite TH-cam teachers!
I'd like to see more videos on how to make arrow shafts with a router and also some more on how you make your forges. Thank you for all the videos that you make. I really enjoy them!
Very thorough job. Nice work.
FANTASTIC Video Nick ! ! ! !
Those are some amazing looking arrowheads
I recently found your channel after Skallagrim put the link to one of your videos in a comment, and I'm really enjoying your content so far. Keep up the great work.
That looks like one 'killa' arrowhead! Amazing.
Really good tutorial, easy to follow
Great work Nick! I love the simple yet profound nature of what you do! Thanks...
You are a genius Nick !
Great work !
Like to have you around when society collapses...😁👍
This is seriously awesome!
Wow Nick! Those are great! A little "tip" for you. Forge a 4 sided tapered point on the far edge of the anvil and then flatten it out. To get more width on the point. flatten the point on the bias (diagonals) of the 4 sided taper. this will cut down grinding time and reduce wasted steel. This is the way I believe they were traditionally made due to the availability of steel in the middle ages. Keep at it and they'll only get better!
Long taper: +sharpness -width
Short taper: -sharpness +width
Also try clamping the mandrel in a vice!
+The Blazing Bodkin Forge Thank you for the kind words and the tip. I'll give that a try tomorrow!
+BackyardBowyer My video equipment is trash but I will try to make a video (maybe a series) on all kinds of arrowheads! I may even throw in a video on forging a pair of tongs for holding arrowhead sockets. If you want to pursue smithing, I highly recommend you learn to forge tongs. they're like paint brushes to an artist. used for all specific applications and you can never have too many ;)
Evan...
Did you ever do that arrowhead series?
Your videos are awesome and give courage to forge iron.
i really like this kind of arrowhead forging vids, keep it up mate
Masterwork!
I lost it at the cabbage!
+Kristina Grace MY CABBAGES!
+zenmastermtl Omfg Avatar YES
+Kristina Grace my cousins and i had a thing i was younger and they were the elements so they made element necklaces like fire and earth and thay made me a cabbage one
+Chill Gaming That's brilliant, haha! Unleash the cabbage powers!
Kristina Grace
Nice job Nick. Miss you on youtube.
I imagined it would be far more complicated, thanks for this video!
This content is tooo good
That is pretty Impressive
Great work, I love your videos
Very nicely done, atb, Paul.
sweetness !! happy new year sir !!
Thanks they look cool
Fascinating video! Great use of a cabbage!
Как всегда супер! :) Ты молодец!
thanks for the tutorial i'm looking to make some basic arrowheads as well, and i'll definately be taking notice of this
i will certainly make lots of these
another great video .
Great project!
Thank you for another grate video!
So awesome
Those are awesome.
awesome vid nick
Amazing,i'm really loving the videos it just keep getting better and better,thanks nick :)
Very nice video give me something to aspire to
good job nick, its helpfull
thanks for sharing man!
Awesome video. thanks for making. keep up the great videos.
Nice work, bro.
Nice job. Someone who is more into blacksmithing would have done it with a few perks, but I feel you did a satisfying job on then. :)
skills man!
Nice Job Nik! Thanks for upload! You make good arrowheads - for real!!! My compliment! Regards from Germany :-)
+Otto Motto Thank you!
Thanks!
Since we can't get schedule 40 pvc in Australia, I'd love to see you do a video where you double-sleeve thinner-walled PVC to make a bow!
Love your videos. Sadly i live in a city now and I don't really have a place to work on stuff like that now...
great video, yet again, might have to try this one :D
Nice. 👍
Nice!
Man u r a genius. u should try and sell them. I saw a movie Robin hood with Kevin Cosner, and the guys made a mold and poured the hot metal in it to make the arrow heads, pretty cool. Great video
I liked this video
You should make a traditional Hawaiian arrowhead but out of steel. That would be so cool.
awesome arrowhead!!! i really enjoy your videos! and also i would like to try this style of broadhead for my atlatl darts
That is really awesome. Have you tried tempering them, or would that be an unnecessary step in regards of their purpose?
Interesting vid ^-^
i love your vids keep it up man! i ur my favourite youtuber! :)
That’s the same anvil I started on! Lol
Lol That hot glue thing made an image pop into my head....
A knight frantically running down a long castle hall, the sounds of death and chaos echo all around him as he pants and keeps hold of an arm dripping with blood...
He reaches a door inscribed with many symbols he neither knows nor cares for, as he clambers in struggling to keep his footing.. He raises his bow and empty quiver and shouts "GREAT WIZARD! We're being slaughtered out there, can you not prepare us more arrows with your mighty magical sap dispenser?! Has the tree of life run dry!? We're doooomed. doooooomed.... wait what? You found a stick? Where? Oh it rolled under your desk?
Thank God, were saved! The kingdom shan't fall this day. What is this mighty magic substance called dear wizard may our children sing of it for eternity?
....
Hot... Glue. ?
Hmm....
TIS HOT GLUE THAT SAVED THE DAY
MADE THE FIENDS ALL RUN AWAY
WE SAW OUR DOOM, BUT IN THIS ROOM WAS HOT GLUE THAT MISSED THE BROOM.
YES HOT GLUE SAVED THE DAAAAAAY."
the end.
wery cool !
Do you find that the un-welded socket/hot melt glue stands up under use now that you've had these for awhile?
Great video keeps make video
hey Nick, where do you get your fletching?
Would you think that the hole on the side oft he arrowhead catches air, reducing accuracy? Could you posssibly fill that with hot glue or something and then just shape out it flush with the rest of the arrowhead?
How did you learn this stuff? Who helped you with book publishing? Great work as always
I think it would be cool if u can make a bronze arrowhead!
Ficou top bom trabalho.
Hey! I was wondering how you get the taper on your rebar to fit the socket of your arrowheads? Thanks!
I love the videos dude. So interesting to watch. :)))
So cool...can u show us how u make the Malay Keris in future?
Nick, do you have a shaft cutter, or do you buy your shafts pre-made?
Another excellent tutorial thanks Nick. Can you make A crossbow That shoots ball bearings Preferably marble sized. Or maybe Sling bow arrows do a lot of damage but rocks and marbles are cheap just a thought.
Do a video on how you made this forge. I would like to see how you made it.
skills 👍
Do you think you can make a bronze/copper dagger?
Awesome
Hey Nick, let's see a broadhead with a tang instead of a ferrule :)
Do measure and choose the spine of your arrows based on draw weight?
Keep it hotter when you hammer on it. It will make things work faster and you will avoid metal cracking.
Hey, thats pretty cool. Why don't you make a 3 blade broadhead, or a judo point?
it would be awesome to make barbed fork tip arrow heads for bow fishing
can you make a ballista big one
Just noticed I have the same bow you used in this video
Could you make a cylinder stop spring for my H&R 32 top break? Nobody has them.
What size doll rod would you use for a 35 to 45 lb recurve
What's the type of forge you used , how did you make it, and does it work like the soup can one ? Also, i watched all your knifemaking video and i'm impressed by how you can make knives out if cheap scrap metal, can you post a video of making a knife out of a car spring leaf, since they're cheaply available and usually good quality steel .
Look at the king of random's profile. His forge is what is used.
Can you make a medieval-style crossbow *without* PVC?
Thank-You Great Video... Do Some Spoon Arrow Heads Please And Thank-You From Britain
is this good for compound bows?
You should show how to make blowgun broad head darts
for your next knifemaking video could you make a BALISONG!
You should make a throwing star.
Sweet ass video, what cheaper style of wood would you recommend to use as shafts?
how did you make the makeshift arrowcatcher?
Can you do a shortbow tutorial video if you haven't already?
All of the arrows are nice...but how does one intend to carry them in while hunting? Can you try to make a native American style quiver?