What finish do you recommend using to seal the finished bow to protect the rawhide from moisture or wet weather conditions, if you’re not using snake or sturgeon skins?
@JayBurrows-xx5qd4 күн бұрын
Is it for sale ?
@JoelWigginsjr8 күн бұрын
Hmm two in a row the same I guess great minds think alike . Sold both mine to one guy yesterday. I hope you can do the same.another killer bow man no I’m interested to see if we both turn out a third one that’s the same lol my rattlesnake didn’t have a deer antler rest and it was a take down like that copper head 😂
@robinpundzak737119 күн бұрын
What is that long skinny scraper you are using? If it's homemade what is it made from and the dimensions, if you purchased it, where is it from? It looks really useful.
@Jaysterix21 күн бұрын
Want this sooo bad
@arielzuniga515624 күн бұрын
Mucho verbo y poca acción
@dylanstutzman114426 күн бұрын
Could you have cut in a shelf if you wanted to?
@fishinbite27 күн бұрын
Great videos thanks! What would be the min board thickness you would start with?
@JoelWigginsjr28 күн бұрын
Geez that looks familiar what did you do copy my design lol I just did almost exactly like that except for black walnut overlays not buffalo horn both spots even hmmm🧐😂 even if you did awesome nice bow thanks for sharing
@mariopena572528 күн бұрын
Nice
@robertmooney1492Ай бұрын
What type of skin was used for backing?
@timswoodendeavorsАй бұрын
Awesome build.
@PilotLifeNetАй бұрын
is this bow for sale?
@elliotttuttle707Ай бұрын
The tiller😲
@djkingmonentertainmentАй бұрын
This was an awesome tutorial on making a recurve bow. You are truly a skilled craftsman. I loved the video. I would love to have a custom bow like that. I love archery. Keep up the great work 👍
@LWYLoutdoorsАй бұрын
Your finish work is remarkably done!
@JohnNash-o4uАй бұрын
What would the draw weight be for 27"?
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
probably about 43-44#. Bows like this typically gain 2-3# per inch of draw
@paleodynamics6333Ай бұрын
Here in Wilkes county the power is out in a lot of homes but idk of any mudslides. Can’t imagine that amount of loss. I’ll be praying for your friend
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you! it's bad out there for a lot of people right now
@docv73Ай бұрын
Good on you!!! A buddy of mine was seriously injured in a motorcycle/dump truck accident a few months ago and is out of work for 18 weeks minimum, after a week long hospital stay. I put up 10 of my flint knapped knives for sale, with every penny going to him and his family. I wish I could have done more, but I trulyI love what you're doing, and I love it when people do things like this. I can't say it enough. Good on you, and hopefully 10 fold return in your life, or more! I will 100% be helping out.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you! My help feels insignificant compared to what he and others are going through But I feel like I need to do something.
@alexchabron1966Ай бұрын
👍👍👍🇸🇰
@criticalthinker2477Ай бұрын
Great to see this video. I've been wanting to try an osage orange bow (I've only done hickory so far). I'm curious where you got your design guidelines, i.e. width=1.75" and length = 2×draw length+handle+tips. It would be helpful to know since I need to adjust for my particular requirements.
@stevew2347Ай бұрын
Those wolf-fish skins look awesome. Once again, your work is impeccable. Your detail work sets your bows a notch higher than most accomplished selfbow bowyers. I've learned so much from your videos. Thanks again for sharing your skills.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you very much!
@dylanhixenbaugh4575Ай бұрын
Enjoyed this just as much as the full length version !
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
I'm glad!
@RicardoSáFerreiraАй бұрын
Thanks for making videos again ! Keep up the great work !
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thanks! I'll try to keep them coming
@mariopena5725Ай бұрын
Nice
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thanks
@lunkydogАй бұрын
That's a beautiful stave you're working with. Nice job👏👏
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thanks! It was an exceptional stave. Wish I had more like it
@2thmvrmpfАй бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! One of the best that I’ve seen!
@hansimgluck9207Ай бұрын
Sad Tor see my comment on wildlife protection aspects has been removed. I cannot see why the YT algo should have a problem with it so I wonder if the comment on that topic wasn‘t welcome... Thanks in advance for enlightning. :)
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
I didn't see it or remove it
@hansimgluck9207Ай бұрын
@@SwiftwoodBows Thank you! Happend before so maybe the algo doesnt like my thoughts. XD
@ANXIETORАй бұрын
Outstanding.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you
@MousymusicАй бұрын
I wish I could buy one like this one!
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
You can! visit my website and get in touch with me. swiftwoodbows.com
@liquidrockaquatics3900Ай бұрын
Do you use green wood or has it air dried?
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
You need dry, seasoned wood to make a bow. Green wood will take set (remember the bend) and quickly become slow and sluggish. Seasoned wood has much better compression strength and will snap back into place.
@liquidrockaquatics3900Ай бұрын
@@SwiftwoodBows I just didn’t know for shaping whether green or dried was preferred. I use Osage Orange for other things, and it is pretty tough on tools when dry, but easy to work when green.
@geostigma369Ай бұрын
Im confident this is the best bow building guide on the internet.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you! Those are kind words
@organicarcheryАй бұрын
A+ tutorial, my friend. Top-shelf knowledge presented in a clear, concise way. Love the Feng Shui of your work space too!
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thanks, man! I enjoyed listening to your podcast episode the other day. Hope to cross paths at some point. You need to make it out to the Tennessee Classic next year
@organicarcheryАй бұрын
@@SwiftwoodBows I’ve been meaning to go for the past 3 years. We schedule our workshops in December of the year prior and by the time they release the dates for the classic, it somehow always lands on the same weekend we booked a class! I’ll try to come again next year. Wish they’d release the dates a little sooner!
@jakecumpston5978Ай бұрын
Can you make a mistake video? Some minor/major mistakes that can happen at each step, and how to fix/correct them? The "Do and don'ts" Showing the different mistakes on a "throw away" bow to show how you would correct if one side of the bow is flexing less than the other as an example. What to do with splinters, finding hidden knots, when to give up on a piece etc.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
I never make mistakes! Haha, just kidding. It's a good idea. I'll think of a good way to cover that
@motivationalchannel7385Ай бұрын
Can you tell me about measurements
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
what specifically are you wondering? I tried to give all the numbers in the video
@motivationalchannel7385Ай бұрын
@@SwiftwoodBows sorry
@motivationalchannel7385Ай бұрын
@@SwiftwoodBows im asking for clear sketch
@AbubakarSajid777Ай бұрын
Love from pakistan
@Sun_bambooАй бұрын
I want to learn how you do it❤
@Sun_bambooАй бұрын
I want to learn how you do it❤
@Sun_bambooАй бұрын
Very nice ❤
@Sun_bambooАй бұрын
So beautifull ❤❤❤
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you
@mauricerobertson1944Ай бұрын
Dear sir, you build the most beautiful bows.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you!
@RedmanOutdoors366Ай бұрын
Wow really nice 💪😎💯🇺🇲🔥🏹
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thanks ✌
@DanSantanaBowsАй бұрын
Masterpiece bow, masterclass tutorial. The bow gods smile today
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thanks, Dan!
@thephoenicianarcher5267Ай бұрын
Inspiring ❤
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you
@aaronhollenbeck2880Ай бұрын
Great build along per the usual. Those skins are awesome. I like how you built up the area around the rest with cork. I use it to round out the front of my handles underneath the handle wrap.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you. That's a good use for it as well. builds up small handles well too
@sarangunyaАй бұрын
Hi Weylin...do you round your bellys so aggressively with every kind of bow wood? Also with elm or hickory? Or do u only just work with osage? Greetings from germany...nice to see you again...
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
I will do it initially in the early tillering regardless of wood type just because it is a more efficient wood removal method. As I progress with the wood removal it will flatten back out. I will end up with a very flat belly on a whitewood flatbow. Even this recurve is quite flat on the belly, just rounded corners.
@HonestDoubterАй бұрын
If any of you want to make a bow and are on the fence about taking a class - let me give a quick review. I took Weylin's class this year and made a bow in four days. It wasn't difficult but it wasn't easy. Weylin was there every step of the way and I feel like I accomplished something I had always wanted to. If you are considering a class - consider Swiftwood Bows.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the review and the kind words.
@rupertbezuidenhout7455Ай бұрын
Have been following you from 2018. Built a few mulberry bows with your KZbin building tutorials. Just one question: what type of paint do you do the white dots on the sides for finishing? Greetings from South Africa
@robertmooney1492Ай бұрын
@@rupertbezuidenhout7455mulberry is underrated for this application. Also, crape myrtle makes a very springy, easily tillered bow(especially, if there's no twists and you plane the stave on all four sides).
@Cas-sq9scАй бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I made my first osage orange bow two years ago, following yours videos. Thank you Weylin!!
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
You're welcome! glad the videos were helpful
@dylanhixenbaugh4575Ай бұрын
Great demonstration and beautiful bow !
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thanks, Dylan!
@stevenkeil7869Ай бұрын
Great video, very precise.your videos have helped me alot throughout my first year of building bows.
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad to hear they've been helpful
@mattiazuccolo629Ай бұрын
I'm very glad to see you back here! And with a very interesting video too! can I ask, if you don't mind, where did you buy your shellac?
@SwiftwoodBowsАй бұрын
Thanks! I'm pretty sure I got a bag of dewaxed shellac flakes off amazon. Cant remember the brand off hand.