Blacksmith Forged Medieval Arrowheads. How to Make 'Medieval' Longbow Arrows.

[@MickGrewcock]

Hi Guys and Gals. This is a re-post of a video originally published some weeks ago. It has been re-edited to correct an error. Hope you enjoy!

[@jmfa57]

I DID, Mick! Thanks for re-posting. Looking forward to your next video!

[@calebswanson462]

Mick : was the king of England,now humblely working in the shed.. teaching us to be ready...

[@jacksonljsne8461]

I couldn’t agree more we all learned a lot

[@rayzugar4776]

I've watched it before and I've watched it again. All your information is so informative and not hurried, you do make it look easier than it really is. Perseverance makes one better, mind you I'm challenging that statement after having another bow snap. 😭

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Ray. Keep at it!

[@cybersork]

Its always a delight watching your videos.

[@jacksonljsne8461]

An arrow binder would know that that weave is very satisfying @ 6:57 😁

[@marcusinfestus1333]

Here's a quick tip: use the trim on your door frame to draw straight lines for your fletches. Just put down a strip of masking tape, drop the shaft into the angle, and use the masked edge of the frame to guide your pencil.

[@hammerstoneartifacts4986]

Thanks for making such outstanding videos! When I see your smiling face informing me you have a new video out, it really is one of the highlights of my week! And yes....I will binge watch all your videos again!

[@mihaizograf5599]

This scrupulous work , as well as many others, shows how complex and important is the preparation of a bow and a archer too, in all details . Beautiful job !!!

[@keithbaker3405]

Nice one Mick.....a couple of tips for budding Fletchers, if you find that you have made a mistake with cutting the pile cone and the pile is a little on the loose side..mix some cornflour into the epoxy adhesive to thicken it and it will then work as a gap filler, allowing to to straighten the pile to the shaft. When I fletch arrows I find the best "Super glue" to use is of the gel variety as it fills small voids and doesn't run so badly. I use it on all my wooden arrows (and my carbon shafts).

[@MickGrewcock]

Brilliant advice Keith, thank you. And thank you for getting me there as well. Mick

[@chriscopeland1455]

shot compound bows my whole life i think ill give these long bows a try thanks for the great teaching video

[@NaturalBowWoman]

Another lovely and interesting to watch video, the hacks were great, so simple and easy to do. I really enjoy arrow making and always keen to learn more in which you so gave. Thanks again Mick :-)

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you!

[@crajneelchand5382]

Thankyou for sharing Mick.

[@draven3838]

I do enjoy your videos ,and each one makes me want to learn more

[@BrianTimmonsTX]

Absolutely top notch work, Mick.

[@jakubhanak4223]

I have just watched this video again after a year or so and realised I must have hit the “thumb down” button by mistake, so I corrected that and hit the like, because it is another great video of yours. :-) Cheers

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you for the fix Jakub!

[@james_0c]

Can also use PVC pipe for knock inserts. Just heat it up, flatten it and you've got a cheap but effective knock reinforcement. "Very therapeutic or it can drive you nuts" haha love it.

[@MickGrewcock]

Yes, PVC would work

[@heathwalker7981]

Beautiful job mate

[@jakubhanak4223]

Thanks for the video Mick. I have, of late, broken two of my 6 arrows (and my 73 pounder as well :’( ) and I am promised to be given some feathers when the ghoose season starts and some rabbits skin as well, thus I intend to make my own arrows. This video is really inspiring :-)

[@MickGrewcock]

Good luck Jakub

[@AngloSaxon1]

I love the arrow making videos, and I would love to see you use bamboo shafts to make some arrows

[@MickGrewcock]

Bamboo is of course non traditional in the sense of Medieval arrows made in England. However, I should like a try one day! Thanks for the thought.

[@waterworldart9513]

Hello,. You're doin absolutelly fabulous job. I had a question. In the end, which fly better, tapered or parallel one?

[@peterwikvist2433]

Great video Mick.

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you 🙏

[@bruceruttan60]

Very pleasant vid. Nice music as well.

[@Wayne_Detects]

Amazing video you have inspired me to start making my own arrows keep up the good work

[@MickGrewcock]

Excellent! Good luck.

[@calebswanson462]

good job mick

[@indoorranger]

Most interesting and well made video. Atb., Michael

[@krunopandzic1247]

Always a pleasure watcing your's video Mike they are well edited as educating. Just a small advice about arrow heads, I find hot glue beter than two part epoxy because if the arrow breaks (often in my case ) it's easy to remove the tips simply by lighter. Once again great video 👍

[@MickGrewcock]

Yes I know others who use HM glue. I used it for close on 40 years in industry and know it well. Never tried on heads though! Thanks for the tip.

[@davidharrison6615]

you really are a delight to watch Mick. you would be perfect for a documentary on any of these subjects . I have learnt so much and it has given me a new reason to keep going. As always if you decide to sell one of your wonderful bows please consider me first . I would be honoured to own one . Please keep up the great work you do .

[@MickGrewcock]

Bless you David. Keep at it mate. New video tomorrow. And if I find some wood, I will make you a bow. Be a pleasure to do that. You’ll be only the second.

[@davidharrison6615]

Mick Grewcock That would be amazing . Thank you so much . It is not only your obvious skill but it is clear that each bow has a piece of you in it , the mark of a true craftsman .

[@MickGrewcock]

David, is it possible to have your email address? Don't put it here; you can email me via the 'About' section of my channel. Mick

[@davidharrison6615]

Mick Grewcock Hi Mick .sent via my good lady on facebook . Hope you get it .

[@MickGrewcock]

Got it David & Dawn. Thank you. Will drop you a mail soon.

[@FrontierLegacy]

I use a square of leather with slits cut at the proper angles so I can put it one before I start putting on the fletches and use that to align them.

[@MickGrewcock]

Good idea!

[@13fafo]

Great video, love your style!

[@CoastalCarpentry]

I feel like I'm watching the bow making equivalent of Planet Earth! Awesome video!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you MountainMan!

[@BullRoarer_]

Nice Mick! 👍🏻

[@mikegoodlock7821]

Nice video Mick love it!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thanks Mike!

[@rafmanangleseygwynedd8026]

Good work Mick ,thanks for sharing, lol.👍 😃 ✔

[@chais1111]

I like your style, keep up the good work, too bad your in England and i'm on Vancouver Island cause i'd get you some top quality yew wood for your bows. cheers from Canada

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you! Best from UK!!

[@draven3838]

The original arrows at that time I didn't think were cut to such a length, but at 35" - 40"

[@trevoror8668]

Been wondering where you have been. The tube seems to be very good at not sending notifications if fact your lucky to see this. It would seem some people don't like the merry men. See you soon

[@MickGrewcock]

Have you pressed the bell icon under my videos? It seems subscribing is not enough for KZbin, you have to use that icon too I believe. Thanks for watching.

[@trevoror8668]

Mick Grewcock there bigger problems that bells with them. Thanks mick

[@hichamelalaouielmhammedi3082]

very instructive . 👍

[@MrRourk]

You probably are getting a few customers looking for arrows for their Manchu Bows. Very hard to find and with Alibow coming out with the Manchu Fiberglass Improved Bow.

[@MrRourk]

650 to 800 grain is what the will need.

[@bobrees4363]

Mick, As I watched you binding the fletching I wondered if any of the medieval arrows had spiral fletching?

[@MickGrewcock]

Yes, that is why we do this. The arrows recovered from flagship Mary Rose show that those arrows at least were bound onto a resinous base (see my other Medieval arrow video). Thanks for watching.

[@waynemctaggart3250]

Hi mick. My bows coming along great. Lots of hard work with the wrasp though. Another question again sorry my friend, but regarding shaping of the bow, is there any rule of thumb to say if the bow should be totally round, or flat on the belly or flat on the front side.? Or maybe flat plained front and back. Erm.

[@MickGrewcock]

Depends to some extent on the wood type Wayne. One caveat though before I write more: I'm still learning. That said, certain woods are better at others at dealing with compressive and tensile forces. Yew is wonderful (and maybe osage as well: never worked it though) because it can stand almost any shape and still become a bow - round section, D-section, flat, oval etc. But certain hardwoods - say hazel as a UK example - is happy with tension but less so with compression. This means that you have to work with the wood's qualities/weaknesses. So with hazel, the belly should be flattened (imagine squashed rectangle as the cross section) to avoid concentrating the compressive force into a narrow area. Same can be said for other hardwoods such as elm. So if it isn't yew, then make the belly flattish. Hope that helps.

[@guitarockr]

Hey great video. I learned a lot. Do you know how many grains those arrow points weighed?

[@MickGrewcock]

They vary somewhat. Another batch I have average 226gn.

[@guitarockr]

thanks that's quite heavy! Better for FOC so the arrow straightens out quicker in flight after release

[@waynemctaggart3250]

Hi mick. Yet again you have inspired me to try something.. City and guilds carpenter am i.! But not yet a bowyer. I'll let you know my friend how i get on. Fingers crossed. The bow worked fine, but my luck will run out soon. Have tried flecthing before, but superglue is a no no. Fingers stuck to the shaft and fletches... 😭😭Best

[@MickGrewcock]

Good luck! But all our lucks run out some time. So just keep going!

[@Hain72]

Wann machst ein neues Video? Grüße aus Deutschland.

[@Escumbuit77]

Hi Mick, how big is your self-healing mat in centimeters? Best regards, Jan

[@MickGrewcock]

Approximately 30cms

[@Escumbuit77]

@@MickGrewcock Thank you :-)

[@crazycressy7986]

👍

[@mattthompson4908]

Hey Mick could you make an oak bow ?

[@MickGrewcock]

I have never tried oak. Those who have in the UK tell me not to bother. But I may try one day!

[@mattthompson4908]

@@MickGrewcock nice, you could try a laminate bow that's getting more technical. You might need some advanced tools for that though.

[@rayzugar4776]

Working in oak is very hard. Not just how hard the wood actually is but how the grain structure forms. I tried a oak self bow and after many hours I tilled it too 98lb at 31" at 32" it exploded. If you try a oak bow prepare for disappointment. Interesting journey though.

[@rodparsons521]

@@rayzugar4776 That's what I don't like about Oak, its habit of exploding into splinters as it breaks. If you're using board wood try American Red Elm (Slippery Elm) instead.

[@rayzugar4776]

@@rodparsons521 I've done that Rod. It made a a very nice bow that draws 55lb @ 28" and I still use it day, but white oak is a different story. You could make a good war bow out of white oak and it would be powerful but its how long it would take you and how many disappointments you'd have.

[@kahnung5563]

Can someone tell me pls what exactly he applys between the feathers?Min.12:40

[@MickGrewcock]

Clear varnish.

[@gradyratliff2034]

Well.....odds.bodkins.😊

[@johnroberts3723]

Omg its omg.

[@MickGrewcock]

John Roberts 😃

[@davidfernandez3840]

-sweetie, where are credit cards? -eeeeeehhhh... I don,t know!

[@Max-yv3ok]

Can you make a bow out of birch?

[@Max-yv3ok]

Wanna make a bow but dont have any other wood

[@MickGrewcock]

max andersson Yes, though I’ve never made one. Suggest flatbow style.

[@Max-yv3ok]

Thanks Mick, will try the challenge. Last question, will you make hunting videos ?

[@MickGrewcock]

Hi Max. Bow hunting is not legal in the UK. I do have a few shooting videos on my channel. Mick

[@Max-yv3ok]

Sad, butter knife in the UK is seen like a deadly weapon.

[@stevewilliams2498]

Mick you finger has lost its magic. 1min 20sec you said there would be a link on the end of your finger ?

[@MickGrewcock]

Yes, you are right. Thanks for the nudge. I’ve waved my wand and the magic finger is now working on that video!!

[@svent1000]

That green frame on the picture of your video, is freaking annoying. Please keep it a little more subtle. Im following you, so it keep popping up on my feeder. Anyway, feel free to make a full diy video of one of the bows your making 👍 I have made a longbow this to days, a flatbow, 172 cm and about 60 p drawweight. Tomorrow I start on the finish. Its an ash bow, harvested in the wood here I live in Norway.

[@MickGrewcock]

Next time I won’t make it so scary! Just trying to get attention, the thumbnail and description are the only devices we have to get folk to click through to the video.