Survival Bow to Warbow. Nine Months a Bowyer. Beginners Guide. Outtakes at end!

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7 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner bowyer with a love for medieval style longbows. Nine months ago I made my first bow - an ash survival longbow. Since then I've made five more bows, the last a 100lb yew warbow. I am asked many times how I started bow making. Whilst I am not an expert at making bows - a long, long way from that - I am perhaps an expert at being a beginner. So, here are my tips for anyone who wants to make a longbow but doesn't know where to start. I work through all six of my bows, offering tips for anyone hoping to follow a similar path of self-learning and discovery. Watch out for the bloopers at the end!
Links to my other bow making/archery videos plus useful links
Ash Longbow • Traditional Longbow. I...
Laminate 1 • Best Way to Make your ...
Laminate 2 • Best Way to Make your ...
Hazel Bow • Hazel Longbow. First s...
Yew Stick Bow • English Longbow. The p...
War Bow Playlist • Warbow. How I made my ...
Identify Ash • How do I Identify an A...
Identify Hazel • Hazel Tree. The Woodsm...
Identify Yew • English Yew One Minute...
English Warbow Society www.theenglishwarbowsociety.co...
Warbow Wales warbowwales.com
Derek Hutchison’s excellent bowmaking blog bowyersdiary.blogspot.co.uk
Irondale Longbows suppliers of part-finished longbow staves: www.irondale-longbows.com
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@draven3838 4 жыл бұрын

Mick those of us that make and shoot bow are all still learning and will continue to, I made a bow once that was the best osage orange bow I had ever made ,knot free, straight grained , no twist or crooks . It was the flattest shooting bow ,I had made it for a friend because I told him I'd make one for him ,with a dozen cane arrows fletcher with goose feathers , I've not had such a good bow turn out as that one . My friend and brother cherishes that bow.

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Gary Raymo A great story!

@taxidrivercarl6074 4 жыл бұрын

I have started a coppice to make bow staves and polearm shafts, on an unused bit of wasteland. It's been enjoyable tending to plants nobody cares about and knowing they have all been assigned a purpose later for skills I want to master later. Also planted 40 new hazel, 20 new ash and 20 yew in the hopes that there will be staves waiting for another generation of Bowyer. I wish archery was still a treasured part of English culture

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Well done - I wish you and your little plantation great success.

@trigtrigger9794 4 жыл бұрын

Mick You are an inspiration years after you decided to help the KZfaq community in Amateur Bow making. I sincerely hope you are managing your old injury that hinders your passion. During lockdown your old videos have caused myself to lose track of the days in the forest. Thank you

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment. Stay well!

@craigvlogs862 7 жыл бұрын

talk about synchronicity !!! I had my 1st taste of archery over the weekend and I'm hooked then I come across your channel and your 9 months a bower video , my hats off to you sir and well done, what you have achieved has shown me that the alchemy of the traditional bower is not out of my reach.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, we are in tune!! And this is what I hope my archery videos achieve: a tiny spark of inspiration to help beginners on their way. Good luck on your journey. Thanks for watching, Mick

@noelienoelie8425 4 жыл бұрын

I found a nice stave of cherry wood the other day. When I started working on it I found it's got a hollow running the whole length of the the stave. Still working on it. It's a beautiful piece of wood. (Edit) Ouch as of 5 minutes ago the stave has snapped.

@sren5896 2 жыл бұрын

Feels bad, mate. Better luck next time!

@wcanalpadilla6409 7 жыл бұрын

I've been making bows for a couple years now and I wanted to say I'm happy to see this video. Love that you're encouraging people to try something new and showing that you can learn this on your own.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that great comment. My aim is to bring people along with me as I learn, and in the process encourage those who doubt themselves to have a try. Thanks for watching, Mick

@farmmur 7 жыл бұрын

I am an old American hunter who started making bows and arrows as a kid on our farm in the Blueridge foothills of North Carolina. I started hunting with a recurve in the late 1960's and hunted until I got old and crippled and can no longer hunt. Still interested in the bow and arrow I began making arrows the American Indian way a few years ago complete with knapping out quartz arrowheads. Lately I got the idea of making an English longbow. I got on youtube to get some ideas and came across your site. You convinced me so I went to the woods this morning and cut a tree. I split it into 4 staves and put them in my barn to dry. There is no ashe or yew in my area, but we do have hickory and as I understand it that is mostly what the local indians used. I am enjoying your videos and I thank you for putting them on. I also agree with something someone else said below, you would make a great teacher.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+farmmur That is a fantastic story of a life, thank you for telling me. It's humbling that you find my videos enjoyable - I know so little compared to the wealth of knowledge you must have. I believe hickory can make an excellent ELB and I wish you all success. Thank you for watching my videos, I appreciate that. Mick

@MUJHOOL 7 жыл бұрын

I never watch a video more than 8 mins. I loved watching this one. You should teach. I'd be your first student. Great stuff

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you - glad you enjoyed and I appreciate you staying till the end! More videos on the way. Atb, Mick

@austinmcdonald1925 7 жыл бұрын

I am 16 years old and live in NewBrunswick Canada. I am thinking of making a traditional long bow. Your videos really helped me plan out what I want. Your videos are very educational!

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Austin and good day Canada. You have a lot of bowmaking heritage in North America and Canada. Good luck! Mick

@thatsmallrockshop 7 жыл бұрын

Austin Mcdonald look for pin cherry or choke cherry hazelnut tree saskatoon berry tree maple ash these are just a few of what you may be able to find where your at. i van help more if you need it im also in canada . and also a well seasond boyer.

@Rsoul461 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, When I searched "Bowyer" your video was the first to pop up, and was exactly what I was looking for.... Thank you for a great video.

@AndreNbbeChristiansen 6 жыл бұрын

Havn't seen the video yet but I can tell by the intro, that this is just what I'm looking for.

@AndreNbbeChristiansen 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@garychynne1377 7 жыл бұрын

VERY ENJOYABLE MICK. TAKE CARE GARE

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Gary Chynne Cheers, glad you enjoyed. Atb, Mick

@bretwalda8543 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos help a lot, I like what your doing, you are actually very good at making bows to say that making bows is unbelievably frustrating and hard to make, I tried making one and it snapped but your videos help a lot so I learn and know what and what not to do

@leog6088 7 жыл бұрын

I personally think it looks marvelous. well done

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

;-)

@thegeordiewildcamper2437 5 жыл бұрын

Love this one especially the outtakes

@hammerstoneartifacts4986 6 жыл бұрын

Just exellent! Great video! I found my awesome go to video when i have a cup of coffee and want to be entertained!

@markwilson3941 7 жыл бұрын

Super presentation Mick ! I'm glad you put in your foibles at the end ! Haha I'm sure thinking about "giving it a go" . Thanks

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mark, worth having a go if you are interested! Mick

@davie100able 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mick. Another great video there. Some really impressive bows. I admire your skills. Kind regards, Dave.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

HI Dave, many thanks - glad you enjoyed. Atb, Mick

@johnnythepillpopper1974 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Siri. Very inspiring. Every time I say I want to built one they tell me I’m crazy. Thank you again, I might just go for it.

@MickGrewcock 6 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@JudoP_slinging 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and channel, you have inspired me to go for it and make my own longbow.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Great, I wish you luck. Mick

@robertbrunston5406 6 жыл бұрын

I like what your doing and I like your shop and your yard looks nice! Thanks for sharing.

@MickGrewcock 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@spiderdog762 6 жыл бұрын

great stuff, thanks for posting , your presentaion seems very natural, a rare gift, cheers11

@christianlyness2268 6 жыл бұрын

I highly respect this humble honest man. Much more so than many experienced experts that have inflated egos.

@christianlyness2268 6 жыл бұрын

Mick you should watch some videos by BackyardBowyer... The kid makes INCREDIBLE BOWS from PVC pipes... I know it sounds lame but you've got to check it out. The quality of bows he make from simple cheap material that is easily acquired is spectacular. Just as effective as wood id say, without the hassles. Give him a watch.

@johnjriggsarchery2457 7 жыл бұрын

I would say that your first bow is great! Look at it, it's still intact and has acceptable tillering..

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

John Riggs Thanks John!! Atb, Mick

@0neChecker 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice and encouraging video. Bows are still quite new thing for me, actually Iam still gathering information about them. This option seems to pop up from time to time, why not to make it myself. Well, time will tell if I`ll ever really make one, but still, you really did it. Wow, Greetings from Finland !

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Finland! Thank you so much for watching my video and sharing my learning about bows. I do recommend that you have a try - and do not worry if the first bow is very light in draw weight or if it breaks - it is the experience and the learning that matters. I learn every time I make a bow I learn a great deal. Do have a try - I'm sure you will enjoy it! Thank you for watching. Atb, Mick

@Bear_Feces 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, its awesome to see the progression. The outtakes at the end were great :)

@MickGrewcock 6 жыл бұрын

Great Ryan, thanks for watching.

@jazzbonejazzbone40 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and enjoyable..

@woutantens2674 7 жыл бұрын

remarkingly satisfying.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

I'm remarkably pleased ! Thank you. Atb, Mick

@vasudevmandal8707 7 жыл бұрын

It's never too late to start any thing, u prove that again

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Very true Vasu!

@outsideedgebushcraft3017 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick, Very useful ATB Pete

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Outside Edge Bushcraft Thanks Pete. Glad you enjoyed. Atb, Mick

@branthanbows7516 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, nice bows. I've been experimenting with maple and have found it pretty good for making flatbows. 😊

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Branthan Bows Thank you, glad you enjoyed. Never made a maple bow, sounds good. Atb, Mick

@thelonerider5644 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome bows and I love your attitude of learning new things and how you present it. also respect for going big... It's on my list but right now I cannot imagine even pulling a big old warbow (tho of course I want one)

@MickGrewcock 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thank you so much, appreciate your comment. Best wishes, Mick

@revelatoryartist 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!

@bigjano 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it. Greetings from the beginning of south of the world.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Alejandro and I appreciate you sending me a message to say so. And from the south too! Greetings also from the (getting colder) north. Atb, Mick

@crazycressy7986 7 жыл бұрын

Another great upload Mike ;)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Mick

@seleuma 7 жыл бұрын

well done love the video. and most bowyers dont like to tell their secrets and most of the times ask loads of money for workshops and stuff i love the sharing of skills otherwise it dies. ikeep making videos :)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Helder! Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate you getting in touch. More videos on the way - keep watching!! Mick

@seleuma 7 жыл бұрын

i will for sure thanks for the reply :)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

No worries, do my best to answer every one every time. Mick

@shivcharan9987 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!! Huge respect!!

@MickGrewcock 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed - thank you.

@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive 6 жыл бұрын

Love the little Fail Compilation at the end :D

@SA-ey1dm 3 жыл бұрын

"A beginner's guide to being... a Beginner." - Mick Grewcock, 2016 Thank you for sharing!

@Nick-wn1xw 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Mick

@WrathRuin 7 жыл бұрын

great video and great advice. stay safe fella

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Shane, thanks as ever for being there and commenting. Wrap up warm, some cold east winds are a-blowin'. Atb, Mick

@WrathRuin 7 жыл бұрын

Will always be here fell. Love your channel!

@jollyraider 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+jollyraider Thank you! Atb, Mick

@edwardbarr1533 7 жыл бұрын

Great video most encouraging

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edward, glad you enjoyed. Atb, Mick

@walterbowyer6748 7 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, great video. Sincerely from a Bowyer :)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Walter Bowyer Thank you Walter, appreciated! Mick

@nicktaylor935 5 жыл бұрын

Good vid my friend

@nicktaylor935 5 жыл бұрын

I made a 50 pound maple wood board bow with yips from your vids. Thx again.

@overthetopblues 7 жыл бұрын

Haha Great video, Mick! I've recently stumbled upon your KZfaq channel, and i'm enjoying it immensely! Over the past ten years i've built four bows out of various woods, Yew, Maple, Willow, and a stave from a Saskatoon berry bush! So much fun to work on, and of course shoot! I look forward to your next video. And finally, thanks for all the long hours in making these videos, so helpful and entertaining! Happy shooting, friend! :))

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Delighted you enjoy my videos - and thanks for acknowledging just how many hours go into them. Wow, Saskatoon Berry - crikey, now that's something way out of my knowledge. Anyway, thanks for watching and taking time to comment - which I appreciate very much. Take care out there, Atb, Mick

@overthetopblues 7 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome, Mick Grewcock. Saskatoon's make one of the best pies, but the jury is still out on the bow's. Oh, by the way, I like the blooper's at the end of this video. It shows the viewer just how much time and effort goes into making your videos! Again well done. :-))

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Pies! Now they are things I do understand.... Yes, I think the embarrassing moments are, well, embarrassing - but I figured they were worth dropping in for anyone who had the patience to sit through it all! Thanks again, I appreciate your comment. Atb, Mick

@daviddoyle2738 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sense of humor. I am in the process of learning how to make pvc bows and am I finding one new humbling experience after another. lol But thanks to watching you make your first bow I can say if Mick can do it I can too.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hi David - what a great comment, thank you so much - and your response is exactly what I hoped for. It took me a while to get started without any help and it's nice to be able to give a little nudge in the right direction. Thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

@daviddoyle2738 7 жыл бұрын

As George Peppard used to say in the A-Team; "I love it when a plan comes together." I have been watching all of your longbow videos and I have come to admire your ability to use your skill as a film maker to introduce us to your new passion. Still I noticed one thing. As a beginner at many new hobbies I always get frustrated at the need for one more thing. Be it a tool, or a material, or a bit of knowledge. Right now it is a set of c-clamps. But I know once I get those c-clamps it will only be one more step to getting that one last thing. Ever experienced that situation? lol

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. It can be like a disease can't it, that need for one extra bit of kit. But at least with bow-making, you soon run out of stuff that you need because you don't need much. Just remind yourself that for centuries bows have been made without many tools at all - and definitely no C clamps! I actually get a kick from making do with what I have around me - a tree for a vice, a foot for a stop, a log for a weight to stop the stave moving. Anyway, I appreciate you watching my bow videos. I hope I can keep you coming back! Atb, Mick

@daviddoyle2738 7 жыл бұрын

I will continue to watch your channel. I am always amazed at how you find new ways to build tension into a scene. The long shot on the tea kettle comes to mind. And yes you are right about needing one more thing being a bit of a disease. I call it the Law of One More Thing.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hi David and thanks again for your support. I hope you cure your 'disease' - but if not you'll have one helluva toolbox! Cheers again, Mick

@alkhanthaphone2541 7 жыл бұрын

I am in the planning stage of making my first wooden bow. Before, I made bows and arrows with PVC piping and materials from crafts store. The arrows were made from poplar dowels and fetching from duct tape. I've gone through many iterations that I've learned to add reflex and deflex; My last bow looks almost like an Asiatic composite bow with siyahs. Now, im ready use less modern materials such as real woods, horn, and feathers. I hope to make a composite with horn and sinew to reinforcement after a few self-bows

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for watching my video and sending me a comment. Appreciated. Good luck with your journey into bow-making using traditional materials, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I've never made a bow from synthetic materials, but there is undoubted skill in doing so. However, using natural and traditional materials will take your skills and knowledge in a different direction, laying down multiple layers of experience with each bow you make. I am only a novice but I'm gradually learning to understand the materials and how they can be worked in to a bow. Good luck! Mick

@Spiritof48 7 жыл бұрын

I am impressed Mick , you must be quite a strong man since you can draw such a heavy bow with relative little practice. I am not a weakling but 50 pounds is enough for me :)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Rasmus, I'm not that strong - and certainly out of trim after winter without using the heavier bows. I'm 61 next birthday and I think my days of pulling these bigger bows (there are many that can pull way, way more than me) are drawing to a close. I think I shall be using around 90lbs only this year. Thanks for watching. Mick

@markirish7599 2 жыл бұрын

Today june 24 .2022 longbow staves on ebay 300 € + shipping. Thank you so teaching me new skills .

@AlexanderBushi 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, regards.

@carcucov 6 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend! Just one piece of advice. Almond oil Is excellent to protect wooden bows. Shoe polish is good, but almond oil Is great.

@MickGrewcock 6 жыл бұрын

Hello! Never heard of almond oil in this application but sounds good! Thank you.

@WV591 7 жыл бұрын

nice looking bows

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate your comment. Atb, Mick

@WV591 7 жыл бұрын

watching your laminated........ not your first rodeo any more :-)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

👍

@rustyspace900 7 жыл бұрын

What a lovely video! Have you ever tried to make a finno-ugric bow? I love the look of them, well I am biased being Finnish 😀. They are made with a compression pine belly, birch back and separate siyahs, all glued with fish glue and coated with a boiled birch bark wrapping . There is some challenge if you want 😉

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, that sounds one helluva challenge! No, never done anything like that - that's way beyond my current skill I think but a tempting challenge all the same! Thanks for the thought. MIck

@fritz3548 7 жыл бұрын

lol i already have a problem drawing back my fathers 40 lb longbow and u draw back that 90 lb one pretty chilled

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Fritz! Just keep practising - I'm over 60, if I can do it, so can you. Thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

@dominic6634 4 жыл бұрын

Try the high draw (not sky draw) it should come from your back.

@gabrielglouw3589 7 жыл бұрын

Is there a downside to "rushing" the drying process by shaping the stave partway? If there isn't I wonder why it isn't done that way as a matter of course. I love your videos. Greetings from South Louisiana.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Gabriel G Louw Hello Gabriel, my knowledge is limited and I can only tell you about my experience. When hurrying the drying, the wood may twist or crack; a slowly dried stave might not suffer these risks. In terms of history and how our ancestors made bows, speeding up the drying process may have been quite normal. Could they afford to wait many years? Yes if there was routine manufacture of bows for military campaigns then a process could have established that factored slow seasoning into the production cycle. But what about a hunter who needed a bow quickly? I think we know little of what happened centuries ago and maybe what is normal now might not have been all those years ago. Thanks for watching - appreciated! Mick

@michaelhoxha5271 7 жыл бұрын

mick i like very mac your videos .

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Hoxha (bow user) Hi Michael, thank you - I appreciate your comment! Atb, Mick

@kp.co.6074 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mick, id love to see you post a build along for a tri-lam elb or flat bow design. I think you have a knack for explaining the process very throughly and I personally enjoy watching. I actually have a bunch of spare laminates that I've been waiting to make into bows and I'd be willing to donate them to you if you could pay the shipping I wouldn't charge anything else for them. Your pick of wood, I have Ipe, action bamboo, ash, Purple Heart, padauk. I think I used all my hickory so the only one that'd make a good backing would be maybe ash.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Wow Kyle, that's so very kind of you. The only problem is that I am not set up for, nor can create adequate space, in which to form and glue up laminates. I've never done a laminate bow from that stage. It's such a kind offer and I wish there was a sensible way that I could put them to use - but I regret to say I don't think I can take up your very thoughtful offer. I may however soon have a go at a 'flatbow' - or at least a primitive version of a wide/flat bow. I don't really know how to thank for for such a kind and thoughtful gesture and wish I was in a better position to accept. Apologies. Mick

@kp.co.6074 7 жыл бұрын

Mick Grewcock I completely understand that. It's taken me a couple years to get my shop set up so I could do lam bows. Id definitely like to see a flat bow build along video. I've had a lot of success with hickory, White & red oak flat bows in the past. Hopefully I'll be making some elm lams and selfies in the next year or so. Oh and btw, that's pretty cool your first bow is still functional. My first bow is a disaster and it had a splinter lift up.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for understanding Kyle. Hopefully I'll get on the primitive/flatbow soon. Mick

@anenglishcomment5409 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos, where do you get your wood from? Can I take it from the forest.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+rory Collinge Where do you live Rory?

@Ozarkwonderer 7 жыл бұрын

great video. id say you have a bit of natural talent for making these bows and reading your wood as you work it

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello there! Maybe I have some 'natural talent', I'm not sure - but thank you for watching and commenting. Appreciated. Mick

@gorkemgocmen1546 5 жыл бұрын

if you want to see the powerfull bow you need to try Turkish bow or horn bow

@vernonvest9927 2 жыл бұрын

I have a nice Hickory stave ,how long to dry out.

@MickGrewcock 2 жыл бұрын

About 12 months, perhaps a little longer

@christer021 7 жыл бұрын

Could u make a hazel bow without seasoning the wood and to you carve the bow before of after u season it Great video

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, yes you could but it might be very springy and soon lose its power - though it would be great practise. The bow can be shaped before seasoning but you must be careful the wood doesn't warp when drying. Traditionally bow woods are seasoned first then shaped and tillered - though with care you can roughly shape a bow stave when green then carefully season (it will be quicker than the whole wood seasoning) with the stave fixed to a strong, straight edge to stop it warping. Then you should have a much more rapid seasoning and be able to finish the bow sooner. Hope that helps. Atb, Mick

@christer021 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, I have several hazel staves so I'll give it a try

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Good luck with them, I hope you have success! Atb, Mick

@duieb 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Mick. I`ve been making bows for 4 years now and still consider myself a beginner. I`ve made only flatbows but this really makes me want to try an english longbow. By the way, theres a great forum at "primitivearcher.com". a very supportive comunity that I`ve learnd a lot from. very recommended.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+dor duieb Hi there, I know that beginner feeling! Less than a year for me and still hard going! Thanks for watching and I appreciate you commenting. Atb, Mick

@p7outdoors297 5 жыл бұрын

I have a question Mr. Grewcock. A friend of mine own a Crochet Business, and occasionally makes videos on KZfaq for just relaxing and others which are educational. They are very high quality, but can sometimes be a bit bland with just a fire in a hearth in the background. I was wondering, where do you find your music, especially the sweat, smooth jazz?

@MickGrewcock 5 жыл бұрын

Easiest and safest source at no cost is KZfaq itself. Creators have access to a large library of music and sound effects - I used it for several years. It is zero cost and no risk of copyright strikes. There is some great music in the library so worth using. I now use a subscription service which licenses me to use music from a variety of creators but it comes at a cost. It is called Epidemic Sound but there are many similar online services. Basically they promote royalty free music in a vast range of styles which is licensed for youtube and other broadcast platforms either for a fee per track or a monthly subscription - I use the latter. Epidemic's library is large and growing and works very well. You can listen to their music for free. Watch out for some youtube creators who are able to offer a free trial. I suggest your friend uses KZfaq music to start with and then progresses onto a paid service if needed. Good luck to them. Mick

@p7outdoors297 5 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock Thank you so much Mick! I will pass this on, and she will be very very happy. Cheers mate!

@kjrisanfrancisco4763 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mick, may I know detail about your fist Yew bow? how long is it? better if you have the process in your Chanel :)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, yes of course. You will find some information about yew bows in my five part series of videos I made when I built my yew warbow - but I haven't given details of the first yew bow. It is from a branch of yew that was about 2" in diameter at the thickest point and tapering to about an inch. It was harvested and stored in the green for about four months and then I stripped the bark. It was kept indoors for another month and then I began to shape the bow. It took six months from harvest to first arrow. It is about 76" long nock to nock and draws about 40lbs at 29"/30" and is my favourite bow - a very simple self bow with just string grooves in the wood, no horn nocks or strengtheners. The wood is very pale and pretty with lots of character. If you wish to know anything else, just ask! Thanks for watching, Atb from UK. Mick

@kjrisanfrancisco4763 7 жыл бұрын

May I know how you make it, I got some Yew branch but not strait, bit bend and lots of knot to still fresh, where do I start? :)

@hunternelson1679 4 жыл бұрын

You put pepper on it everyday for 6 months!?

@Taistelukalkkuna 7 жыл бұрын

Didn´t know Richard Burton gives beginner bowyer advice. =)

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Didn't know I sound Welsh!

@Taistelukalkkuna 7 жыл бұрын

Well, you looked like Burton when I first saw your video. And thanks for letting us see the bows. That 100lbs is a beauty.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Crikey, I never knew I look like Mr B! Glad you liked the bows, yes the yew bow is nice - but I'm itching to do another as I did make some mistakes and would like to improve. Nevertheless, it's a great bow and it taught me a lot. Thanks for the sub! Atb, Mick

@superscience8944 7 жыл бұрын

If you were to dry fire a compound bow it would probably break but would a long bow break?

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+SuperScience894 Hi there, yes I think a heavy bow would break (I am told so) and certainly damage would be done. Thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

@leejohnhernandez7935 7 жыл бұрын

SuperScience894 yes it would.

@superscience8944 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I suspect so since a war bow stores an awful lot of energy

@joshuapedrosa2536 7 жыл бұрын

I really want to craft a longbow but there's no Yew, Ash or Hazel here in th Philippines. The trees here are very stong and breaks everytime.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Oh dear Joshua, that's unfortunate - but thank you for watching my channel. Atb, Mick

@joshuapedrosa2536 7 жыл бұрын

The bow number 4 is also my favorite. I made a 45 pound longbow out of a bamboo which I used to practice shooting with my friend. your videos helped me a lot. thank you.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Josh - thank you, delighted that I have helped you along the way. I'm only a beginner myself but glad that enjoy my videos. Good luck with your next bow. Atb, Mick

@aboveaveragebayleaf9216 4 жыл бұрын

There might be some woods that pair well with a bamboo backing.

@tomsunfekete720 7 жыл бұрын

if you were to sell a yew long bow how much would it cost, I'm not vary good with wood. plz get to me if you can thank you.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Tomsun, I don't sell my bows but the cost of a yew self bow with a draw weight of around 100lbs from a reputable bowyer would be between £500-£800. Check out Michael Heinz's Blacksmith77K on the net at warbow dot com. He makes fantastic yew bows. Hope that helps. Mick

@tomsunfekete720 7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@eriksunden4704 7 жыл бұрын

i am to an amature bowyer and let me spoil something to you, seasoning is not necessary. what you need is to let it get cozy indoors for 2 weeks then start tillering and then don´t shoot it for more than 2 hours a week for the next 2 months. this has been tried with 5 bows of drawweights from 30 to 40 pounds with 2 seasoned 35 pound bows as reference.

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+erik sunden Hi Erik! That is useful to know - but does it work on heavier bows of maybe 80-100lbs draw weight? I have made bows of wet wood that are around 30lbs - but heavier. Mick

@eriksunden4704 7 жыл бұрын

Mick Grewcock according to the bowyers bible it works but the wood need s to dry for about 1-2 months

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

+erik sunden Okay, thanks!

@thatsmallrockshop 7 жыл бұрын

mick you sound similar to david attenburrow

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Chris - you are not the first to say that! But I can't hear it my head. Still sound like a UK north midlands kid :-/ !! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Atb, Mick

@Freethoughtpodcast 6 жыл бұрын

Do a bloopers vid

@MickGrewcock 6 жыл бұрын

One day!

@tgwj64h-dal26 4 жыл бұрын

Is birchtree ok to begin with?

@MickGrewcock 4 жыл бұрын

Tgwj64 H-dal Never tried birch but it has been used as a bow wood in Northern Europe and North America to the best of my knowledge. Give it a try!

@tgwj64h-dal26 4 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock we have a lot birch here in sweden so it would be nice if it works. 👍

@TheChecklister 7 жыл бұрын

Hey has anyone ever stained a bamboo bow?

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Can't answer you personally Eric, sorry. Thanks for watching though. Mick

@thanosskillet 7 жыл бұрын

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

👍

@strijelas7035 3 жыл бұрын

I just wish you can continue this.sad.

@Anglisc1682 3 жыл бұрын

Nice picture

@strijelas7035 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@unclerojelio6320 7 жыл бұрын

Not a vernier gauge. That is a dial caliper. A vernier caliper has a vernier scale: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernier_scale

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

Yes you are right Roger, my mistake! Mick

@nicktaylor935 5 жыл бұрын

I can make a pvc bow. Less time, money, and looks just as good that pulls 70 pounds

@MickGrewcock 5 жыл бұрын

That's great Nick. But not for me!

@nicktaylor935 5 жыл бұрын

@@MickGrewcock i would like you to know that i am watching your vids and learning a lot. Ty and cheers! Good job!

@MickGrewcock 5 жыл бұрын

@@nicktaylor935 Thank you Nick. Good luck with your bows and thanks for coming along with me. Mick

@saganenzenieer6785 5 жыл бұрын

would be nice to have all measures in meters also :)))

@rodparsons521 7 жыл бұрын

Getting sawdust on your socks is the way to start, always has been...

@MickGrewcock 7 жыл бұрын

I get in trouble with my wife when I come in with sawdust stuck to my socks!

@FireCrack83 Жыл бұрын

So far i only made Flatbows from hasel. nex step will be an ash bow from a sapling. Gotta learn to make the throwing arms more rounded. my second bow from hasel has 30 pounds and is still working. who ever thinks "i am bad at crafting"....if i (a guy who never ever did anything in craftmanship) can do it everybody can do it.