Nice bow but...anybody know who started the idea that roughing up the surface makes for a stronger joint? Seems like everyone does it, but it actually makes the joint weaker. A perfectly smooth, flat surface is ALWAYS stronger. Also, there is no need let the glue get tacky before assembling.
In all my years of carpentry and wood craft I have never heard of pock marking to increase the glue bond. I've always understood it to be the opposite, that the surfaces should be smooth with maximum surface contact.
Nice one pal, i really enjoyed this post. The bow is a real looker, i love the shape, i am hoping to build one myself when i have the time. Keep up the good work, God bless you.
I was also wondering if you had any issues tillering the bow. I didn't see in the video any scraping in specific sections of the limbs just full length scrapes) and I was wondering if you had to deal with any issues like twist or levering in places. Thanks for the video. I have not made a bow yet but I have been watching a lot of videos on the subject to learn about the craft and hope to start on my own soon!
Red cedar should work if it's backed. The bow might have to be a little wider. I would look for straight grain and no knots. That's an interesting project
Nice bow! If you spend more time looking through the wood piles you might find some pieces that are quarter sawn which would give you a much more durable bow
Wanting to understand the comment that you made a number of times: "This is really pushing the limits of a red oak board bow"... Does that mean that Red oak is generally not as good a choice for a board bow or... what are the "limits" you mean in that comment? I was considering using red oak but I am now wondering if I should without understanding exactly what you mean by that.
Hi this is my first time seeing your post and I have a question for you im looking for someone that can make a traditional Irish bow as im Irish and wanting a Irish bow
I'm making my first board bow and I'm wondering how would one make the draw weight lower? Like 20 to 30#. Wood is poplar. (I know poplar's not ideal but it's my first! )
with version 3.0, recommend improving the fade design. They now end too abruptly and risk handle "popping" off. Fades should be melded into limb thickness. Ya want limbs to stop bending BEFORE reaching riser. See Dan Santana's maple board bow build vid. Good luck!
Funny you should ask. The bow backing video will be out in a few weeks. I will be covering several bow backing materials in the next few weeks. Be sure to subscribe to catch them all.
When scoring across the grain for gluing the handle, why don't you use a back saw with a depth controlling gage in a miter box. This would make it easy to remain at right angles
This is bloody great. All you need to know and no messing about. Great video. Subscribed straight away.
Wow what an amazing tight grouping!
Nice bow but...anybody know who started the idea that roughing up the surface makes for a stronger joint? Seems like everyone does it, but it actually makes the joint weaker. A perfectly smooth, flat surface is ALWAYS stronger. Also, there is no need let the glue get tacky before assembling.
Nice looking Bow man 😎👍💯🔥🏹
In all my years of carpentry and wood craft I have never heard of pock marking to increase the glue bond. I've always understood it to be the opposite, that the surfaces should be smooth with maximum surface contact.
But its a nice bow If you just have boards for bowmaking
Smooth as possible to the naked eye is pocked like the moon’s surface microscopically…which is where the glue action happens
Nice one pal, i really enjoyed this post. The bow is a real looker, i love the shape, i am hoping to build one myself when i have the time. Keep up the good work, God bless you.
Buenas palas el largo tambien muy bueno saludos de Bs As abrazo
I was also wondering if you had any issues tillering the bow. I didn't see in the video any scraping in specific sections of the limbs just full length scrapes) and I was wondering if you had to deal with any issues like twist or levering in places. Thanks for the video. I have not made a bow yet but I have been watching a lot of videos on the subject to learn about the craft and hope to start on my own soon!
First class video. Top man. No messing. I made the bow. Shoots really good. Thanks.
The bow and shooting is as smooth as the music in the intro.
Good stuff, my friend.
Pyramids are incredible.
Thanks
Man, that bow shoots fast and smooth. You put a nice group on that Deer.
Thanks
good looking bow thanks for the vid
Nice bow build!
Great video and great shooting 👍
Sir, could one use a Cedar Board for this design? I think it would need to be backed if so? Can you give any tips on picking out a Cedar board?
Red cedar should work if it's backed. The bow might have to be a little wider. I would look for straight grain and no knots. That's an interesting project
Nice bow! If you spend more time looking through the wood piles you might find some pieces that are quarter sawn which would give you a much more durable bow
Wanting to understand the comment that you made a number of times: "This is really pushing the limits of a red oak board bow"... Does that mean that Red oak is generally not as good a choice for a board bow or... what are the "limits" you mean in that comment? I was considering using red oak but I am now wondering if I should without understanding exactly what you mean by that.
Red oak isn't considered a premium bow wood. It is the easiest bow wood to get. Start with Red Oak or Maple from a big box lumber yard.
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been looking for a board bow design to try out making my own. Full View and Like 👍
Hi this is my first time seeing your post and I have a question for you im looking for someone that can make a traditional Irish bow as im Irish and wanting a Irish bow
Have you tried putting any kind of backing on these ?
I have backed bows but never a board bow. It will only make them better.
Could you build a pyramid board bow with a reflex/reflex long-bow bend to the limbs from hickory please? Maybe add a backing?
Definitely
@@BurningRiverBushcraft let's see it
Thanks so much for sharing
Great bow, and great shooting too. I am not a fan of the shelf though.
I'm making my first board bow and I'm wondering how would one make the draw weight lower? Like 20 to 30#. Wood is poplar. (I know poplar's not ideal but it's my first! )
Just keep removing wood the exact same way. You are going to struggle with poplar. Oak or maple is in the same aisle
Yeeeah I looked @ the maple but there wasn't a good stick so...poplar. plus I figure it's my first so it won't be my best or my last! Thanks much.
My poplar bow broke. It was me pulling too far too fast. Got hold of an ok maple stick now though so 🤞
@@fearfeasog thanks for the update. A good Oak Board will make a big difference
Good grouping
My old lady kinda loves Purple Heart, how would that work for a bow
I've never used it. The Bowyer's Bible series of books is where I would look
It'll work, but would need a backing likely. Used to be a "legend" of some Amish fellas that had some massive #80+ purple heart bows.
I like it what kind of wood
Red Oak. There are much better woods but this is extremely easy to find locally.
Good job, I like it
What's the advantage of a recurve over a standard longbow? Is it just reduced length?
Recurves are faster.
@@BurningRiverBushcraft
Cool thanks
with version 3.0, recommend improving the fade design. They now end too abruptly and risk handle "popping" off. Fades should be melded into limb thickness. Ya want limbs to stop bending BEFORE reaching riser. See Dan Santana's maple board bow build vid. Good luck!
3.0 will be narrower. I will try to adjust the fades as well. Thanks for watching
@@BurningRiverBushcraft Unfortunately, this did not happen((
@@hibahprice6887 what didn't happen? Version 3?
can you glue a animal skin on the back to decorate or at pull?
Funny you should ask. The bow backing video will be out in a few weeks. I will be covering several bow backing materials in the next few weeks. Be sure to subscribe to catch them all.
Can I use the same size wood in Poplar?
You want hardwood. Maple and Oak are commonly available
You dont put a Nock on the string ?
Yes, I served the string and set a nock point off camera. I have specific videos on the subject and the video was running long. Thanks for watching.
How do you aim so well, when there isn’t a sight?
Instinctive Shooting. I takes practice
When scoring across the grain for gluing the handle, why don't you use a back saw with a depth controlling gage in a miter box. This would make it easy to remain at right angles
I like the random pattern. A lot of people use hacksaw blades though
Better yet, don't do it at all. Gaps weaken a wood glue joint.
Great bow. Going to try it. Yes I'd rather just give it a quick sand with 220 grit on a block before you glue up.
Terrifc detail. Thanks.
If you use a hack saw blade to rough up the wood you don’t need to use a chisel
Sick