Making a 40 Pound Freehand Formed PVC Bow With Tape Finish

Making a 40 Pound Freehand Formed PVC Bow With Tape Finish - Full Build

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Күн бұрын

Here’s a re-upload of the freehand tapered PVC bow plus tape finish with both parts together. Update on the 105 pound Turkish style bow coming tomorrow!
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@endlessnameless8181 19 күн бұрын

This is old so my comment will probably go unoticed, but this was awesome. Loved the cleverness of this bow build.

@lorenray9479 2 жыл бұрын

When selling art at a native american celebration, a complainer said the art was not culture correct. A true native american turned to me and said that his ancestors always utilized the cutting edge technology as opportunity presented itself. When the french came by, they traded up for the best beads, wire, clothes, etc. Settlers were contributing better technology, as in present day festivals and shops! You are following in my ancestors tradition of TRADE UP!!!

@DontLookBehindYou1 6 ай бұрын

That's an awesome perspective...

@user-hq9gk4if6s 4 ай бұрын

ما شاء الله إبداع بأبسط الأشياء

@Bat_Bt47k 4 ай бұрын

бізде оны садақ деп атайды

@endlessnameless8181 19 күн бұрын

There is a Karen for every occasion my friend. Fk em!

@PixelSlayer247 3 жыл бұрын

"I'd like to return this piece of PVC piping, please." "Sure, what's wrong with it?" "Well, I hit it a bunch of times with a hammer, and it shattered."

@user-gy5dr7nz6y 2 жыл бұрын

Be4 u take it , pick a hammer and test it .

@MOE13576 4 ай бұрын

"Also, this hammer "

@endlessnameless8181 19 күн бұрын

Lol

@JoshSand-bl3wi Ай бұрын

I been a plumber over 25 years I always thought this could be done just never tried I now, will be making me a pvc bow

@MrCh0o 28 күн бұрын

If it works out, please do report. Seems like there are less and less PVC pipes that aren't brittle being sold, and I can't even find fitting PVC pipes around here, everything is too thin-walled :(

@gavinc2827 3 жыл бұрын

And this is why I’ll survive the new world apocalypse

@Prime_gamer-kg3uk 11 ай бұрын

Facts

@user-io6gi7gv8t Ай бұрын

Знаете ли вы, что в СССР (1970-90 года) буквально всё было обмотано СИНЕЙ ИЗОЛЕНТОЙ! Ею "украшали" и усиливали хоккейные клюшки, рулевые колёса, поручни в автобусах, бамбуковые удочки, вилки и рули велосипедов, и многое другое. Просто это было дёшево, долговечно, продавалось повсеместно и вошло в традицию. СИНЯЯ ИЗОЛЕНТА во времена интернета стала мемом, который применяют все поколения, даже рождённые в 2000-е годы. И тут синюю изоленту достаёт американец, и обматывает ей только что сделанный лук, чтобы его УСИЛИТЬ И УКРАСИТЬ! 😄 Это просто связь веков и цивилизаций! 🤝

@senatorjosephmccarthy2720 3 жыл бұрын

About 6 years ago I made a bow close to yours, and made it freehand. Mine has syah-like straight sections. And I painted it grass green. Yes, bows of that type are fine bows. Thanks for showing.

@chrisrussell1800 3 жыл бұрын

The very first bow I had as an adult was a takedown made from your videos. That was 6 years ago and now my son has a bow. He's 7 and easily pulls a 15lb compound bow. He says he needs a new one haha. My 4 year old daughter wants to get into archery but needs a little bit more strength And I have a $50 40lb eBay bow. Funny thing is the one I made was more accurate and more toward the 60lb mark I think I'm going to teach my kids how to make a PVC bow. Better than eBay crap

@Michael-vp4zt 3 жыл бұрын

This is one cool build. I took a couple hours it's a bit lumpy bumpy but it's enough to make the local turkeys worried... if I had some arrows.

@anthonyrutten4018 3 жыл бұрын

I dig how you make it look so easy!!! I fight it the whole time🥴 Practice makes perfect heh. I hope 🤙🏼

@jamescampbell3799 Жыл бұрын

You probably didn't heat it enough

@willownoel5017 Жыл бұрын

Backyard Bowyer, I wonder if the PVC pipe is temperable sort of like metal to become harder or softer when subjected to different temperatures during the manufacturing process? I mean we might be rejecting a lot of pipe that actually just needs de-tempering possibly? Maybe try heating a test piece up and plunging it into cool water and heating another piece up and allowing it to slowly air cool and see what the difference in their hardness is? It's worth a try!

@mariemccann5895 9 ай бұрын

No, its elasticity is determined by the plasticisers used to modify its characteristics in manufacture. If anything it will become more brittle if thermally cycled.

@MrCh0o 28 күн бұрын

@@mariemccann5895 I guess the question then is, are there any compounds that could be purchased easily that would act as plasticisers and whether applying those topically/submerging the pipe (and presumably letting it "cure" for a while to get rid of the excess) could be the way to go

@Carpythesharky 3 жыл бұрын

Your tape wrapping is very satisfying ^^. Always a treat to see a new video, happy holidays!

@pfcaraujo Ай бұрын

What a small world! I was camping next to you and your family at Echos in time about 6 years ago! Hope you and the kids are doing well. I was there with my two sons as well.

@cliffordkelly5327 Жыл бұрын

I love the simplistic way yu’ve formed that bow & th sound of a released arrow sounds awsum !!

@terrybailey4600 2 жыл бұрын

Just got through watching some of your video's...fantastic. Thanks. Be blessed man.

@thomasgreenwald6857 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am 71 years old and have arthritis in my left hand. I am a right handed archer. Drawing a heavy bow is a problem. Could you do a build that would yield a 20-25 pound draw, but be an adult size? I like to shoot my bows about 3 times a week in my back yard and the ones over 30 pounds can be painful. I have built your “Seminole” bow. It came out beautifully and shoots well. I have not tested the pull weight. Thank you for your excellent instruction and wonderful personality.

@riskysway2542 Жыл бұрын

How are you?

@williamjmansfield8768 5 ай бұрын

Enjoyed watching this build. Came on your channel several years ago and haven't seen you for quite a while. Brings back memories of making bows and arrows nearly 75 years ago as a youngster, pre pre PVC🙃

@user-ny5tx9pk4t 2 ай бұрын

Making a 50 Pound bow thank you for the video, you inspired me to make this bow

@fonwoolridge Жыл бұрын

Wow! I made some years ago - out of hazel wood - but never got that fancy shape... I will try this technique sometime soon! Thanks!

@AquaticPlace960 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, my dad has been wanting to make one. Now we know how

@theTrueOverlord 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, Awesome bow as usual, Stay safe Brother.

@pacificgoldsmith285 3 жыл бұрын

Another great accomplishment...just love your new marketing strategy...GREAT JOB!!! Keep up the Mana. This video is perfect to help the guys that do not have access to a lot of room to store all of the necessary paraphernalia and extra tools. Much Aloha

@deejaytrizay Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE THE BOOYER'EST OF ALL BOO'YERS!

@JoshSand-bl3wi Ай бұрын

You could build a jig You could also rough sand your bow a lil. It will help paint stick

@condaungayay 6 ай бұрын

Very good idea. Thank you guy.

@s.p.q.roctavianvsavgvstvs900 Жыл бұрын

Bravo -an excellent work.

@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686 3 жыл бұрын

That looks great sir!

@richardbarnard4934 Жыл бұрын

Nice work. Going to make one. Cheers from North Bay Ont Canada. It will be good for Partiage gather while bush camping.

@alangrossheim2582 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching you build bows. Awesome!

@handlesaredumb1 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say you'd be the popular kid at the archery tag field.

@nikolacvetkovic2276 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked that. I have made few wood laminated bows ten years ago, but my workshop is gone now so I like Your low tech approach. Only thing I would change is that electrician tape. I am thinking of using cloth ribbon soaked with glue

@Ryuxcx Жыл бұрын

I would like to make a bow under his instructions! Nice bow Nick!

@maxr236 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick glad to see you back making vids would love to see more knife making vids also, love your work

@raulbuzorangel378 Ай бұрын

Very cool bow dude!!

@jasonthomas2908 5 ай бұрын

Solid release too

@user-mt4sf7di7f 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic！Beautiful work →👍

@ivanrodrigues653 3 жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍👍👍 Depois de assistir a Km’s de filmes aqui, finalmente aprendi a fazer meu arco de PVC. Tudo isso sem falar e, nem entender a língua inglesa. Parabéns...!!!

@BackyardBowyer 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad you were able to make one!

@markaguilar8066 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work man! 💪🏾👍🏾

@DeirdreHollinshead-gj2gv Жыл бұрын

It works great I made my first bow string and I prefer it over store bought

@user-ni1mm8qy9n 5 ай бұрын

Very very cool idea Nick. I've watched several of your videos and have made about three

@BackyardBowyer 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

@abdulkabirr3424 Жыл бұрын

Esse cara é o bicho,parabéns pra vc

@cassiusclay7482 Жыл бұрын

Bravo très bien fait

@franciscoknopik185 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very fun video to watch! Thank you for taking the time to post it!

@burstfireno1617 Жыл бұрын

Maan that looks like a siiick ottoman horn bow . Beautiful job bro 👍

@NerualTheMad 3 жыл бұрын

I've tried to make this several times and I just don't have the artistic ability for it. How much would you charge to make me one?

@pleite77 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@daviduyeda3787 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, I just made a bow for my seven year old son thanks to your video! I need to make a few for myself because, it’s sure getting weird and scary out there! ( I’m in Kaimuki btw) Thanks!

@hishamAlfajhan 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video I wish you good and happiness

@muhammadvalizad3399 2 жыл бұрын

Hi nick I hope you doing well, thanks for your toturials;do you have any idea about making arrow shaft and blade? I will be thanksfull if you guide us.🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

@sesimie 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do this....Hello from Trinidad and Tobago..you get a sub

@kysbuver2668 3 жыл бұрын

역시 잘만드신단 말이지...

@MOAON_AABE 6 ай бұрын

Dood this is so freaking cool and informative, thanks so much 😁

@BackyardBowyer 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

@KenJohnsonUSA 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really impressed. So, have you figured out a better way to get the right type of PVC? No hardware store in my area carries schedule 80 and the price of schedule 40 has almost tripled.

@kalwardenss130 3 жыл бұрын

Hey love the build might try it later on. But have you tried making a crossbow in a similar manner? Would love to see your thought on that.

@user-Abhilashjenamani 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Love you from Odisha, India 🇮🇳

@ricardonava238 Жыл бұрын

I like your tecnology I Will Made one thanks

@genuinsanity 8 ай бұрын

All ready to go ....got a scrap sheet metal folded into the same length and shape of the "aluminum heat retainer / guide" .... I think it will do and is more durable .....got a feeling I will be making a few of these trying different sources of PVC . I live where there are several different indigenous tribes and traditional wooden bows have been becoming more popular the last few years.... They will get a kick out of these . Also , I want that "sweet" one , that I don't think I will get on my first try.

@donscottvansandt4139 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@BackyardBowyer Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@blaineteply413 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, love the channel. I would love to see a Manchu style bow that has a draw of 55 lbs at 35 inches.

@salimesalime6503 3 жыл бұрын

Good job my freind

@user-ou7wm9lq3u Жыл бұрын

Good meaning

@chappledesign 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicholas, when shooting off the hand, do you have a brass nock on your string? Or do you have any type of indicator where to place the nock on the arrow?

@YooProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Professional video and great channel 🌷👍🍻😀

@montanawebb9256 11 ай бұрын

I’ve found pvc conduit works wonderful as far as strength goes. Got a deer with it this season

@ribasquifett1592 6 ай бұрын

Very good! My friend

@BackyardBowyer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@crabmansteve6844 Жыл бұрын

You could make one of these things seriously strong with the addition of a fiberglass core. Even so, just the pvc by itself is surprisingly snappy, I didn't expect the +40lb draw, very pleasantly surprising. Try using Tesa tape for your wrap sometime, it's incredibly strong stuff, with a lot grip. Doesn't hurt that it looks cool too.

@markradvanszki5659 Жыл бұрын

I been working a lot with Tesa tapes for a while and I absolutely agree with you. Btw yes it's possible to make the bow even stronger, with a fine method you can even use 2 pipes at the same time and make it a compound bow. With that you can easily reach 55-60 pounds if it's a well made one (had one).

@sesdartesesdartino3882 4 ай бұрын

@@markradvanszki5659un tubo dentro del otro??

@HubsAlgarveKnives 3 ай бұрын

Sim,um interior do outro. @@sesdartesesdartino3882

@marioveigo7748 3 жыл бұрын

POR ONDE ANDARÁ Nicholas Tomihama?

@killjoy0408 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 questions. 1) do you need to do the hammer test for schedule 80 PVC? 2) is there a way to make a center shot horse bow?

@bagyi6010 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice👍👍👍

@J6rish 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the build! I had everything at the house to make this. I've never built a bow until today. Your instructions were very clear. I put the string on about 30 mins ago. It's far better than I expected. Thanks again dude! Edit: I just shot about 20 arrows with it. I can't believe how good it shot! My string wants to fall off the siyahs to one side a little bit, but thats it! I'll make a few more minor adjustments.

@BackyardBowyer 9 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for building along with me! I'm impressed with you freehanding your first bow!

@J6rish 9 ай бұрын

@@BackyardBowyer Thank you, Nick! It was a lot of fun. I made a flattening jig for the next few bows & it saved me a lot of time. The flattened horse bow with wood siyahs is my favorite so far. I will be trying out some more of your builds soon.

@MrCh0o 28 күн бұрын

So the fabled PVC pipes that work still exist, then?

@J6rish 28 күн бұрын

@@MrCh0o yes. They still shoot fine now. I made a several from Nick’s tutorial vids

@MrCh0o 28 күн бұрын

@@J6rish Were you using the 1 inch, schedule 40/80 pipes? I'm determined to find the ones that would work one day, but I'm pretty sure all the stuff available locally is too thin-walled...

@user-mq9nq6sm7x 2 ай бұрын

Hermoso 😮.

@Unlucky-Dube 3 жыл бұрын

What bow is the best?! I've watched at least 10 but I'm trying to gauge whats best for my needs

@martinnosek9014 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, love your vids. I would like to try make some bow with heat gun, would you recommend me this type of bow for first time? Or some bow with flattening jig instead? Thanks!

@Akumatron 9 ай бұрын

How do you make a certain poundage. How do I make sure mine ends up being 35# for instance?

@jeancarlos1976 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@jeffersonanzora3138 2 жыл бұрын

Voy intentar hacer ese arco

@theMindwalker 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, are you going to post part 3 to other video series? The 2012 one?

@elguerrero5399 3 ай бұрын

Buen video 👍

@michaelestrada6840 8 ай бұрын

PVC bows are cool 😎 thanks I'll enjoy making one and do you make wood 🪵 bow's thanks again take care.

@markmello1366 2 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer the way these ends are made over your previous builds with siyah?

@indianatone218 11 ай бұрын

Excellent idea m8 ,will have a go at this with my Grandson thanks for showing us . question ? you tried 3 pieces of plastic pipe 2 shattered one was ok , were they 3 different makes and the latter been the best or can you use any straight off the shelf ? greetings from Wales UK .

@MaresalKedi 3 жыл бұрын

Good.

@DntBHoespktrth Жыл бұрын

What up brotha man I bought the book a month ago read it twice still haven’t got the balls to go make one due my thinking I’ll fail but awesome to have these

@beratceylan8691 3 жыл бұрын

Başkandan gelenler

@hknssi 3 жыл бұрын

Burda

@Moosesupe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, do you need to do the shatter test if you buy schedule 80?

@johnemmons9087 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the electrical gray conduit? The stuff seems indestructible every time I’ve used it for something. Glad you doin vids again!!!

@jacksonterrance8833 Жыл бұрын

It broke on me and it doesn't reform when you heat it back. Pex works alright as a core as it's more flexible

@bluenovacorgi8230 Жыл бұрын

I would love to buy one of thess from u this is amazing !!!!!!

@atlas1439 3 жыл бұрын

nice

@bandar_sw Жыл бұрын

Wish my son had something like this to satrt with :)

@ryandkuhn8327 2 жыл бұрын

Okay just wondering what are the exact dimensions of the pipe that I need to get to make this

@marvintoledo9941 Жыл бұрын

I like good idea

@BackyardBowyer Жыл бұрын

Thank your for watching!

@magicdaveable 3 жыл бұрын

Cool cheap bow that obviously can be built powerful enough to harvest a whitetail. Nice build.

@lorenranberg Жыл бұрын

Ok, is this a legit test of pvc strength? I get the pvc pipe manufacturing process may not be 100% consistent, but did he only smash test one end of each piece? If one end survives, are both of the same strength, what about the center of the pipe? I know he heats the material up to form the bow (smash survivor), does that change the material properties, would the same heating process change the outcome of the "failed" tests? I could google all this but I love watching all the awesome build videos! Been watching for forever, glad to see you're still doing work, bro!

@MrCh0o 28 күн бұрын

The main reasons for embrittlement seem to be the manufactoring process itself (too little plasticiser), in which case there's likely no difference whatsoever on such a short piece of pipe, and storage time and conditions before the purchase. As far as the latter goes, temperatures would affect the pipe evenly, but sun exposure might actually only affect one exposed end, assuming that particular pipe wasn't on the outside of a batch. Heating does weaken the material to an extent, but as long as minimal neccesary heat is used, it should be fine. The biggest issue is that heating accelerates the escape of the remaining plasticiser, unless you absolutely torch it, of course, in which case the polymer might start breaking down too much (some of it will still break down since heat guns heat things up rather unevenly, hence the need to work in a well-ventilated place - PVC is a nasty thing when it comes to the products of it's decomposition)

@Djborders 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna see you use wooden coat hanger cut in half an molded into the end, please show people that method

@mkshffr4936 8 ай бұрын

I wonder if there is any advantage to using schedule 80 pipe instead.

@rlahrmer71 5 ай бұрын

Duct tape might add strength. It has fabric added to the adhesive

@freeman5341 3 ай бұрын

good

@sladenorthernil Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a quick #50 little recurve with fiberglass marking rods reinforcing the inside and fiberglass tape or strips epoxied to the face.

@pryan6562 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of size do you use when you make a bow?

@scotloggan1885 Ай бұрын

Hey Nick, do you know what the numbers & letters are that is on the pipe that didn't shatter in pieces ? I would like to know so i can bye some at home depot or lowes. It would be greatly appreciated Sir. I am from Southern Alabama. Some farrow hogs get up to 500lbs here. Thank you kindly Sir for your informative and beneficial information in your videos. Please, keep'em coming.