Making a Hazel Longbow. Wood. String. Wax. A bow making B&W film without words.

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7 жыл бұрын

Wood String Wax. Making the Hazel Longbow. A B&W Bow Making Film Without Words
Wood, string, wax - a 'cinematic' glance at the crafting of a hazel longbow.
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Self-filmed with a Panasonic GH4 + Lumix 14-140mm lens, GoPro Hero 3 and DJI Mavic Pro aerial camera drone. Edited with iMovie.
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@taliesin8192 3 жыл бұрын

Music in this one is sensational. I love ALL your videos and THANK YOU so very much: you have helped me greatly and given me confidence. God Bless.

@mihaizograf8801 7 жыл бұрын

This tremendous passion can explain why and why this passion of you and mine and many people, to make bows and arrows, to shoot with them! I think it is a great mystery, not just a passion.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Mihai Zograf Yes, definitely some mystery in bows and archery! Thanks for watching, Mick

@danielmarinov3560 7 жыл бұрын

I'm honestly so glad I stumbled upon this channel about a week ago and I've been binge watching your videos since. It's given me a lot of confidence about successfully turning a beautiful piece of yew that I harvested a few weeks back into a proper bow. It's been inspirational to the point where I had to give it a go with a piece of ash i got at my local hardware store just to practice, in my bedroom, while waiting for my stave to dry. Keep up the good work.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel! Well, I wish you the greatest of luck with your yew bow - but you are right to practise first with a common wood like ash. Better to do some learning on an easily replaceable piece of wood than spoil a great piece of yew! I wish you well - and thank you very much for watching videos on my channel and sending me your message. Appreciated! Mick

@garychynne1377 7 жыл бұрын

very artfully done. i'd say it takes longer for u to make a movie than to make a bow. and that's o.k. as both are done wonderfully well. thank yew mick. take care gare

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Gary Chynne Yew are right Gary, film making takes an age. If I film what I am doing, it's about three times longer than normal to do! Cheers Gare, stay safe. Mick

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Gary Chynne Yew are right Gary, film making takes an age. If I film what I am doing, it's about three times longer than normal to do! Cheers Gare, stay safe. Mick

@markwilson3941 7 жыл бұрын

The music is haunting in the most Holy kind of way! Wow

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Music makes a big difference doesn't it? Mick

@achimschuetz 7 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt; - Mick you are one of the coolest film maker on You Tube!

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Ancient Art Wow, thanks!! Mick

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Ancient Art Wow, thanks!! Mick

@daviddoyle2738 7 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Chills up my spine. Best parts.Music setting the mood. Close of hands gently removing small amounts of wood. The tillering process with you out of focus ( putting the focus on the process and not the individual). The ending with you silhouetted against the sky.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+David Doyle Thanks David, glad it worked for you!! Mick

@paulhom2649 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos are a great inspiriation for bowers and bowmakers. And moviemakers too :-). So next week i am going to visit an archery club in our village. Didn't know that we had one. Thanks Mick. Greetings from The Netherlands.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Paul Hom Good luck with your archery club! Glad my videos have helped you along the way - and thank you for watching! Mick

@rayjohn3946 7 жыл бұрын

This is perhaps one of your very best Mick! Love it! You do some awesome work with video & longbow!

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Ray John Thank you!!!!

@fs-ks7fm 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Music reminded me of Avatar movie.

@ionsorinporojan149 7 жыл бұрын

Superb , wonderfull , excellent ....I just have no words Mick !!! You are an artist bowman and an artist film maker !!! 😀😀😀 Thanks for sharing this great movie with us !!! Sorin the bowman - ROUMANIA

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Ion Sorin Porojan Hi Sorin, hope you are well. Thank you for your very nice comment!

@markwilson3941 7 жыл бұрын

I REALLY liked this one Mick !!

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Great Mark, glad you enjoyed! Mick

@helihandler 6 жыл бұрын

A perfect Bowyer, Very well done Sir! always a joy to watch :-)

@sovernsectwarren 7 жыл бұрын

A true inspiration

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+sovernsectwarren Thank you!

@crajneelchand5382 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Mick. Thank you.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Crajneel Chand Thanks Raj

@garychynne1377 7 жыл бұрын

oh and i just noticed someone doesn't like your movie and this caused me to reflect a bit on how not all humans are human. have fun mick gare.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Gary Chynne Yes there's always one Gare!

@jimbojet8728 6 жыл бұрын

All humans are human, thankfully we’re as different as each of Mick’s staves. All with our own characteristics and ‘bents’. If you want us ‘all’ to enjoy and appreciate ‘all’ of Mick’s vids, as you do, then I know you will understand ‘disappointment’, but, as Mick says, “You just have to get on with it” carry on regardless !

@Interstellarwhisper 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, really good. I have cut my first stav, a plum tree , one of many self planted here.

@robgreene1776 7 жыл бұрын

Bravo ! Encore ! Cheers

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Rob Greene Blimey! Thanks 🙏 Mck

@islambolton1000 7 жыл бұрын

Very cinematic

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Islam Bolton 😊

@DevilGuitarMan 7 жыл бұрын

Your channel inspires me into learning more and more! I love your videos, keep up the good work and have a nice day :)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Arthur Almeida Thank you Arthur! Appreciate your comment. Mick

@mariodubravec5973 7 жыл бұрын

A great video again nice work

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Mario Dubravec Thank you 😊Mario!

@jimmoiscuderiaolive3408 7 жыл бұрын

cool !! greatings from south france !

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+jim moi Merci!! I am in Sully-sir-Loire right now. Thank you. Mick

@Ozarkwonderer 7 жыл бұрын

you make some really neat videos. thats an awesome bow too. that bit of reflex at the bottom gives some real character

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Ozarkwanderer Yes, I like that curved tip too!! Thanks for watching. Mick

@crazycressy7986 7 жыл бұрын

Both hazel and yew staves have been sealed with glue and now stored away ,just a waiting game ,but i have a friend that makes laminated bows ,so while i wait i might have a go at making one ;)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Okay, goo idea to have a crack at laminated - why not do as I did and get a part finished laminated stave and finish it off? Great way to get a bow quickly, no need for all the gear to do the laminate and a quick entry to tillering. THere's a couple of videos of me having a go on my channel. I used Irondale Longbows for supply of stave, very reasonable price too. Good luck. Mick

@crazycressy7986 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike ;)

@outsideedgebushcraft3017 7 жыл бұрын

F*uck sake Mick, Awesome......Awesome ATB Pete

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Outside Edge Bushcraft 'kin 'ell Pete. Thank you!

@bakters 7 жыл бұрын

This video is really beutiful. I don't think I ever wrote anything like that in the comments, so I'm not easily impressed.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+bakters Thank you very much!

@Dustypilgrim1 7 жыл бұрын

Monochrome and the music choice worked really well . Did you think of chucking a sepia wash on it at all ? :) Not only is the content retaining and enhancing its worth, the actual filming and editing is clearly evolving from clip'filming to film'craft... step aside, film artisan Grewcock coming through ... Power to your elbow Mick... Went seeking that music . couldn't get any sense out of the site you linked. Probably me though ... Again , huge enjoyment from that , even wordless, film ...

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+DustyPilgrim1 Hello from France! Thanks for your super encouraging comment. Delighted you enjoyed the video, I will be making others!! Mick

@waynemctaggart3250 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mick, have found myself some nice hazel trees that have been coppiced a few years ago. There about 45mm thick. Would these be ok to make a light longbow from?

@MickGrewcock 5 жыл бұрын

I like hazel. Yes, 45mm thick will make a good bow - if it’s a good piece of wood you should get 40-50lbs without too much worry. Good luck!

@goldmole1 7 жыл бұрын

Well, you can no longer keep up you're a beginner at bow making. Your bows are becoming very elegant and sophisticated in style,... The vids are lovely as well.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello! If the next bow works out - wonky yew, my 10th -- then I may upgrade myself to a novice! Thanks for the comment on the vids too. I am probably a film make who builds bows, rather than a bow maker who makes videos! Thanks for watching and commenting. Mick

@crazycressy7986 7 жыл бұрын

Hi ,I am a new sub to your channel ,i have shot firearms for about 15 year and just gave it all up ,and i am missing it big time ,i have been looking in to medieval weapons for a while and i am into metal detecting because i love history ,i have always wanted a longbow and was thinking of making my own ,i then came across your channel ,i think its one of the best as you are a English man making them ( not saying there is anything wrong with other people from other country's making them ) you go into depth with making bows ;) excellent video by the way , do you ever sell your bows ? ATB Pete

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+CrazyCressy7 Hello Pete, thank you for your great comment. Why did you give up firearms? Anyway, no I don't sell my bows I'm afraid. Thanks for watching, Mick

@crazycressy7986 7 жыл бұрын

i did not have enough time to shoot and it is getting more expensive ,work and family commitments ,also once i could shoot 5 rounds through the same hole at 100m i got bored ,i even tried shooting black powder to try and have a change but it did not work for me ,,i did have a take down bow about 15 years ago