Do you have any issues with wood stretch and compression causing glossy finishes to crack? What about using hard finishes like CA or Schellack on areas with compression fractures? Thank you very much for sharing your outstanding content!🤩

Still trying to find some hard wood to work with

You are a Master. Truly amazing to see. Thank You.

I 💘your 🍄 hanging on the peg board 😎 👍

Have you ever used tung oil as a finish to seal a selfbow? If so, how did it perform compared to other finishes?

Didn't even think of uses super glue for a finish. Another awesome vid

What kind a workbench is that?

Beautiful looking bows Dan. I usually use the process Weylin describes in his video to knock down the gloss from tru oil. It's a little extra work but well worth it.

Bra, why you had to put the bow gods' evil on me!?

Thank you for every moment you share

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How long can it last also what string did you use

Good Overview. Thanks. For my first bows I used Tungoil combined with a little bit orangeoil vor a good smell. Then I switched to AURO hardoil. It contains some shellac and more ingredients. Smell ist ok. It can be wiped on as a thin layer and gives a glossy finish.

Great info. What about fire-hardened bows? Does the finish or type of finishing interfere with the moisture resistance, durability, wood hardening or other advantages of fire-hardened bows? Thanks for sharing.

Very informative video

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Have only built one, but very happy with it. Laminated hickory 70" longbow that I approximate to be 40 pounds at 28". No shelf (off the knuckle shooter). I finished it with a small piece of beeswax melted into boiled linseed oil x three "rub-ins" and a final coat buffed out with a soft cloth... Still looks great after three years. Stained with a tincture of crushed walnut husks harvested from my yard and Everclear 190 grain alcohol stored in a Mason jar for several months. Getting ready to build another longbow. Yes, it's addictive. You, Sir, are an inspiring instructor. Your knowledge and genteel approach is appreciated by all!

Conservation of waterlogged Marine timbers. Using Acetone to replace water by submersion mixed with PEG poly ethelyne glycol safe used in foods and medical products or linseed oil sometimes Rosin. Potential permanent methods to dry and infuse wood. Scientific papers available.

I learned to choose the right kind of wood because regardless of how much i polish nor chip off the unnecessary excess, they will break sooner regardless how equally they bend.

Hi Dan. I recently completed an ash mollegabet and it’s my 1st bow that fires well over 100 times so far. Your videos have helped me massively with my love for this new hobby

Hello , I love your videos so much knowledge I like that , I got a question though… is Christ's thorn jujube wood is good for making bows ?

Hey Dan, is it even necessary to narrow the handle section? I have big hands/long fingers and prefer a wide handle. Since the handle isn’t bending anyway; there’s no problem with a thick AND wide handle, correct?

hello dear Friend, you should put a link to the whole process in detail so someone can can see

2:16 seal whit what

I’m getting an archery kit for my b-day do u have any tips

Seems like every bow I build cracks when I recurve it I just fill with ca or epoxy or titbond whatever is handy and they don’t fail at the glue …….. so far lol If I gave up every crack I would never make a bow ! lol take care man thanks for sharing your knowledge

I'm with you but i want to be able to rely on nothing except my brain

Thanks man. Always appreciate your perspective.

Well I used drywall fibre glass tape and guess what guy’s it is rubbish going with thick cloth this time

You underdrew the arrow by several inches and your stance is terrible...all hunched over and leaning forward. Sort yourself out mate!

Wouldn't an elliptical tiller be the best for every design seeings how every part of the bow bends on a perfect horizon? If u look at most composite bows and even old selfbows all of them are elliptical tiller.

No horses were injured during the production of this video.

I built a take-down bow with 1/2” inside 3/4” PVC arms. It works great, won’t buckle or break and is very powerful. I had tried just PVC, but it always buckled.

Excelent video!, How long would a PBC bow last?

Good vid, Dan. “Complimentary/ Non-complimentary” is a great way to describe the relationship.

When you know explanations become straightforward. The problem is not knowing what you don’t know, and as you said, reinvent the wheel!! Great lesson!

Whats this vice called what type?

What is this vice that your using called ?

Many thank for your videos and your informations.It s always a pleasure to watch your work.

Another great video, just started on my second bow after my first attempt snapped during tillering right near the fade on the upper limb. I'll definitely be keeping this video in mind as I work on my second bow!

Thank you. Your explanation of how separation of the fades leads to bow failures is very clear and uncomplicated. It also explains why I had so many bows blow up on me.

Agreed

Hello brother I was wondering where did you get such a well .ade draw knife.

Great Job my friend, love the music

I think you said it well. It’s important point in many people don’t consider the seeds very much in my experience. People wanted to use all natural materials to build fantasy bows, and that never turned out very well so I tried to help them understand what was required. Great video. Keep them coming.👍👍🏹🏹

Great informal video as always

Thank you! This info is needed. I see too many traditional wood bows where builder incorporates fg bow fade shapes. With too often disappointing result and discouraged builder.

Great tip at the end and I think you are absolutely right! I can tell from own experience that I often failed to make something "a bit better" - I will remember you from now on when I start to overthink, I promise! Thank you!

congratulations on the video. Yes, you're right. I've had problems with friars, I know that the angle can be a problem if it's not working well

Thanks for this topic. I keep telling myself I'm going to make a traditional self bow. I've researched a lot of your videos as your explanations are very helpful and give me confidence that I can actually do it.. Maybe this summer I'll get to it...???