How to Make Reflex Deflex Bow (IPE & BAMBOO)

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How to Make Reflex Deflex Bow (IPE & BAMBOO). This is part one out of two on how to make a reflex deflex longbow.
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@williamdarnell9561 Жыл бұрын

From a old bow maker .I would like to thank you for keeping the art of bow bending alive for the next generation. Keep up the good work

@stevelindsay3643 4 жыл бұрын

As long as you can produce quality projects with basic tools and equipment people will tune in with similar ideas and inspirations to get ideas by gaining knowledge. The beauty of KZfaq is the ability to share our ideas in their practical applications. That was a great video and deserved a thumbs up for sure. Thanks for posting it.

@MrZucchinis 4 жыл бұрын

Hay Kramer, I just wanted to say thanks for another excellent video. Since the shut down in the UK and after being inspired by one of your videos I started making a bow as a project with my 6 year old son. I am now on my second build and both of us are getting so much enjoyment learning together and then shooting them in the yard. Thanks again

@NicolasMichaelBalch 4 жыл бұрын

Been doing some extensive research on how to build my first homemade trad bow/long bow because it's something that has intrigued my inner primitive desire to be self reliant to be able to sustainably live completely off the land while not having to suffer and without being completely uncomfortable!!! Your video has answered most of the few unanswered questions I still had!!! Thank you very very much, keep up your amazing talent making bows, and hopefully one day sooner than later we can put the bows we handmade to use to survive off the land together and make a video about the journey!!!! Who knows,it would be an honor and make a boyhood dream become a reality as an older guy!!!

@patrickhell22 2 жыл бұрын

As a beginner bowyer thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and experience! You make my life so much easier and this process so much more fun!

@wyattjacobus3702 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished making my first bow because of your videos thanks for doing what you do. It’s a 5’8” oak bow with a bit of recurve in the tips; pulls 30lbs at 28”.

@danielbijlsma9367 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Kramer, thanks so much for making these videos. I am really happy I found your channel. I cant wait to get the tools needed for bowmaking and start making my first bow.

@kevinduffy2502 4 жыл бұрын

Great channel. Nice to see someone humble and genuine

@ResilienceOnPurpose 4 жыл бұрын

Best video on this type of bow I've seen yet. I'll be doing bamboo/hickory board-bow, and now that I've seen this I realized I have some Ipe scraps I can do a power lam and handle with! Thanks for the idea! I've been sitting on this project for months, but excited about it now.

@bmctavvy1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kramer! I had a failed bow build due to overly thick bamboo backing, and thanks your awesome videos, I see my MANY mistakes! I'm going back to square one and building a better bow. Cheers mate!

@brian280453 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to part two, thanks for all the tips from here in the UK!.

@dazzamac70 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is so cool! Can’t wait for Part 2!!!

@danonino22 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Krammer. I found your channel by chance a few days ago, and I find your method really really interesting. So much so, that you inspired me to begin with archery. Greetings from Argentina ( yes, your videos came this far)

@SidsDrakon 4 жыл бұрын

Your bow making skills are awesome and they are a pieces of art. Happy everything is going good for you. Keep rockin it.

@jacobharris7987 3 жыл бұрын

My son is way interested in building and shooting. Your videos have been a tremendous help.

@davidmcgilvray4910 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all your hard work and mistakes that make this channel what it is.!!! I have built a couple bushcraft style bows but looking to built one this winter and your channel will be referenced a lot..... 🙏

@yaboicrabmeat7356 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching you Since your earlier videos. My 1st board bow attempt was a massive fail (big surprise). After that I bought a bowfishing rig To use as a hobby and also as a way to learn and hone my archery skill, which I must say I’ve gotten pretty good. I’m finally starting on 2nd attempt at a board bow. And a side attempt at making a 2 piece takedown Osage selfbow. I even fabricated my own 2 piece metal handle. What I would like very much is to take a Dear This season with a bow that I built. .kramer Thank you for all the lessons that you’ve taught me so far And your positivity is always appreciated buddy ✌️

@miltoncherry9004 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome little video. I really enjoyed watching and learning new ways that are proven to work. Thanks for it all.

@krampus1100 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. I wish I had a workshop like yours. You can do everything perfectly

@MTknives 4 жыл бұрын

So happy for you, can’t wait to see how things continue to grow for you!

@jimmycone3717 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos very easy to follow you along for the Novice builder. I’ve built one bow many years ago and watching your videos has inspired me to build another one. Keep up the Great work I’ll be following along your journey.

@lucasstanek2845 4 жыл бұрын

Someone just pointed me at your channel yesterday. Very cool. You might have figured this out, but at 10:30 your glue is kicking off early because you preheated it. EA-40's working time is spec'd at 75° F. When working with epoxies, halve the working/cure time for every 17° above the reference temperature.

@wafiqessop4034 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I found this channel earlier! Such quality!!!

@TheJohanJonker 4 жыл бұрын

I'm left handed and handcrafted LH bows, are a lot harder to find, looking into making my own. Your videos are good, but your enthusiasm to help others is even better. 2 thumbs up! Subscribed and eagerly waiting for your next video

@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always my friend. Thanks for taking the time to share this information with us. I hope you have a blessed week my friend. Keep up the great work. Dale

@ILikeCatsMoreThanILikeYou 3 жыл бұрын

I have a GIANT pile of IPE sitting in my shop, I've been trying to figure out how to use it... Thank you for this!!!

@RionCaughman 3 жыл бұрын

Willing to get it to a poor noob in Charlotte, NC?

@ericwoods4390 4 жыл бұрын

Kramer, I am currently working on my second go at bow making since seeing one of your videos inspired me to begin this process. I have moved from poplar to oak and am currently tillering the bow ( very slowly, since I killed the first bow by tillering the limbs down to much on accident ) Wish me luck and keep up the good work!

@z90012 4 жыл бұрын

Oak go for it kramer. best of luck

@thatdudethecommenter1012 4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck

@ralphmckenzie8802 4 жыл бұрын

Yep did exactly that on the weekend. Started a new one and hopefully a bit more successful. I feel yah pain.

@oillease1881 3 жыл бұрын

This is very fascinating. I love to handmake things. I've always been a metal fabricator but in my old age I'm drawn to fabbinģ wood and have always loved bows.

@resistireland694 4 жыл бұрын

Aw dude I'm only like 40 seconds in and feeling ur pain alredy! Respect brother.

@traceyarcher8817 3 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me to make a long bow, I'm trying to find a yew tree. just wanted to say thanks for all the tips

@davidcarmical4083 4 жыл бұрын

Kramer Been working on my first self bow at 60 years old. Been an archery hunter for many years but it would be great to take an animal with a bow I made myself. Thanks for the informative content for your site keep up the good work love your stuff.

@tammychapman1377 3 жыл бұрын

I have just started watching you. Thank you for being a amazing person. I picked archery back up because I used to shoot a bow when I was younger. My first time ever picking up a bow and an arrow I split my trainers arrow in half down the bullseye it was pretty awesome and it was a hunting Arrow. I mean I'll pay for it but it would be nice I've never won anything or even had anything given to me from KZfaq ever. But I am currently waiting for a bow and arrow to arrive in the mail your soon. but yes I would highly appreciate and it would be put to wonderful use. If I could get that bow it would be put to good use.

@mickusable 4 жыл бұрын

Another informative video Kramer, keep them coming my friend 🤘

@shawnbennett8384 4 жыл бұрын

I definetly want to try making one in the summer and start saving for it!

@NoobshidoGames 4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait till summer so I can try to do some of these builds. Currently saving for some tillering and bow strings! Those things look sick.

@marc7915 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video can't wait to see see part two

@MarkytheSparky 3 жыл бұрын

Dude! Wow!! I love your vids, I’ve seen like 5 in the last 2 days. It’s really interesting content. Keep up the good work!!

@rondone8702 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your love with Bows great job

@wallacev2267 4 жыл бұрын

As always you did a great job little brother, can’t wait till the next one. Your brother in Christ WRV

@arcoeco 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Kramer. I'd love to see some dimensions for the layout of the form to be able to make one up. Thanks.

@miguelcastillo5584 4 жыл бұрын

you are very informative I am lerarning a lot your videos are easy to follow and clear

@QuinnCalibur 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is awesome!

@yogidan9942 4 жыл бұрын

You are a class act my friend. Excellent videos. Super cool. Mega kudos.

@brianscott3622 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. You have verified something that I have imagined.

@antont.wesley5232 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your videos!

@richardkicklighter8280 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos I do enjoy watching and I learn alot.

@RJ-oq5lc 4 жыл бұрын

I love the videos. It's great to hear someone with a positive outlook. You should make a bow out of kydex.

@fernandofuschini2543 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Bro, i really like yours videos, the way that you explain the steps of plans is awsome. Totally diferent of the others youtubers that i watch. Congrats.

@kingseanI 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video specifically on tillering, I’ve made three bows over the last few weeks based on your downloadable template and I’ve snapped them all because I’m not sure how to tiller properly. Very annoyed at myself 😭😂 help me out bro !

@zenpredatorsjadejones1928 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done 🤙 new to bows but I’m getting very intrigued by the bow making process, keep it up👍

@jasszczur 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Kramer! You're doing an awesome job. Really enjoy watching you work wood, it seems so smooth and easy when you show it. I'm wondering if you could try to make the Japanese yumi bow as a challenge?

@Kevin192291 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the next one!

@ep1417 4 жыл бұрын

Hugely inspirational thank you for what you are doing.

@andrewwingate4573 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kramer Andy from england here seen a few of your videos now i come from a metal welder and fabrication background you have inspired me to try this as have achived a few wood working projects now and want to give this a shot i will let you know how i get on. Keep up the inspiration

@andrewwingate4573 3 жыл бұрын

Krammer sorry for the finger slip lol

@gustavogoesgomes1863 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I never even imagined that Ipê was a prized wood out there! In Brazil, we literally see it a lot of it in forests and in some cities, used as a decorative tree. Both Ipê amarelo and Ipê roxo have beautiful coloured flowers, and always seeing it as decorative/native tree, I couldn't expect it was prized in some woodworking contexts. Anyway, beautiful job! Gotta try that!

@danmurphy4217 4 жыл бұрын

Love your attitude and your work ,,well done .

@erikhornby8557 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!

@elijahhutchinson3031 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video!

@danryan347 4 жыл бұрын

On my first few Bamboo backed bows (about 25 years ago) I used the inner tube trick. It worked very good. Now I use a bucket full of 4 inch spring clamps spaced about 2 inches or so apart alternating side to side. That eliminates the plastic wrap and I can see that the bamboo stays on the lines. I still use the blue tape on the back but if you are careful it's not necessary.

@jimwalkerarchery 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the improved video production quality. Someone got a new camera...

@novabxnynova5381 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. You should invest in a planer or a jointer preferably both. I know these were your first videos, but a good idea. I don’t make bows but it would save you a hell of a lot of time and be more precise than using a belt sander to make flat.

@joshuagreen1030 3 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos has got me wanting to get a bow a start this kind of shooting I would love to win a bow like this

@tradbowyer1975 4 жыл бұрын

looking forward to part 2! question for you when you get you IPE is there anything you have to watch for like grain pattern or the like?

@michaelsmith296 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these videos!

@jask5097 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and great channel. You have the coolest job in the world.

@nicfernald1850 4 жыл бұрын

love your vids. reflex deflex is my favorite bow design and ive been shooting one for years. hope i win your auction for that beautiful bow lol :) keep up the great work, would love to see more exotic woods utilized.

@00hunter93 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I started making my first bow from osage and found your channel shortly after. My bow is almost done and your videos have been very helpful.Can you show how to do a rawhide backing on a bow? I would love to see how that process works.

@samuelbrownii5441 4 жыл бұрын

Firstly I love watching your videos, your a great bowyer! Can you please make video comparing longbows vs recurve of similar dimensions?

@tmoanpumba5487 4 жыл бұрын

I use pre-tapered lams in mine, yew /hickory with Bamboo backing . I use Smooth-on and glue them up pretty much the same way . Only difference is that mine come out pre-tillered , I use a 1/4 inch round off router bit to round out the belly . When I string them up they take very little work to tiller, I just take it easy the first while to warm them up a while before hitting that full draw .

@danoberube9921 4 жыл бұрын

I just signed up to the channel great content keep up the good work like your vids your personality is great for KZfaq cheers

@atthebrink74 4 жыл бұрын

You might give surgical tubing a try for clamping. You might find it easier to work with than the bike tubes. You can get it at Brownells. It comes in several sizes and lengths. Another source for tubing is those expanding water hoses. That suck at being water hoses but the tubing on the inside is pretty cool

@malachimatcho7583 4 жыл бұрын

Love that thumbnail of you looking at the bow. It looks like you’ve stumbled into an ancient cave and found a holy relic or something.

@mordur2739 4 жыл бұрын

So mamy things here are well explained,even those not so much important things.I think this deserve for a like and subscribe,so i won't miss the next part.

@jk47hunter36 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@bobcole6081 4 жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel!!! Just watched 5 of your videos. Great Job on these! Well Done! A bandsaw tip: to avoid a meandering saw blade lower your guides to be just above your highest material. ;) Keep up the good work!

@road4tv212 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@rickkern5785 4 жыл бұрын

Wow great work so far.

@tykellerman6384 4 жыл бұрын

Great video you explain the process perfectly 🤠👍

@mbossman2 4 жыл бұрын

you might want to consider in investing in a resaw set up. this will help with cutting boards like you suggest in this video. your bandsaw might have an attachment or you can build a fence to do the same thing.

@ed5042 3 жыл бұрын

I am very relieved to have found your channel! Thank you! I am hoping for guidance, I have my grandfathers bows, late 50's, handmade by him as reflex deflex bows. I had brought them to a local bowyer and he thought to them be perfectly made . Takedowns no less. I had had strings made for them also. it has been many years again and I am quite concerned about destroying family treasures. Can they be rejuvinated;used again?

@benpietak3364 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I've been waiting for this one! I've had some bamboo and Ipe sitting in my shop for almost a year - time to get moving!! Do you think it would work using titebond III rather than the epoxy for this style bow? TIA!

@g-zuschristbeatsofficial777 3 жыл бұрын

Do you sell bows? The end is near of coarse and I need a bow and if I can't get one on time, your videos helped me understand the art of making a bow! THANK YOU for your time!!! 🏹🏹🏹🏹

@MexArcher 4 жыл бұрын

Man, you are the best !!!!

@bryanperry4557 4 жыл бұрын

Another great vid...Thank you...!!!

@luissaiz5441 4 жыл бұрын

nice you re a friking genius

@darryltoombs1076 4 жыл бұрын

That bow looks so awesome and I wish I could afford to have you make one for me. I would love to have the time, space and materials to make one myself also but that just won't happen. Once again mate, awesome bow. From an Aussie living in the Netherlands, your bow making rocks and love the videos 🏹🏹🏹

@Soviless99 4 жыл бұрын

youre really a shop wiz has anyone ever told you that ? xD good vids man keep pumpin em out im rootin for yah. youre really passionate about this and I am too!!! your editing skills are flipin amazing! not to mention working while you do it. I got a hickory short bow in the works.

@carlbarrs929 4 жыл бұрын

Love what you do, Thanks

@Tezcax 4 жыл бұрын

That's interesting, I'm from Brazil and Ipe is cheap here, it's also called pau d'arco or bow stick.

@TheRedhawke 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving it, keep on with the build. I can't wait to see the end result. Now I want some of that EA-40 glue and a hot box.

@TheRedhawke 4 жыл бұрын

Which EA-40 are you using the Smooth on or something else ?

@johnlupone5720 4 жыл бұрын

I need (want really) a hot box

@mancavecreations6535 4 жыл бұрын

That hit home hard just yesterday

@asdrubalpoker7069 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for all the videos! Does Ipe with a tape back works well?

@drew6436 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you're awesome! I would like to a video on how to make a take down survival box that can be stored inside a 3"pvc pipe and still have enough draw strength to drop a deer or spear a fish.

@leonardoamorim8426 4 жыл бұрын

Que maravilha, ,, uma verdadeira obra de arte! !

@jsam6324 4 жыл бұрын

Bro you are my doppelgänger 💪🏼 God bless you me🤣

@timkirkpatrick1749 4 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest things I’ve seen a bow made out of, and this was years ago was a leafspring from a pick up truck. They added on a wooden handle but had to cut down the leafspring to narrow and it was really sick. I do not know what the poundage was on it with the pool any of those details.. Maybe you are to try making a bow out of a car leaf spring. This was out of the vehicle from the 70s. Good luck with it I think you could do something amazing with it.

@superclaymaster 4 жыл бұрын

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