Bow making - Making a primitive flatbow

In this video i am making a short flatbow. Iwanted it to have a real primitive feel so i made my own paints out of some rust and old pottery shards. This project turned out super good and i am very pleased , the bow shoots fast and strong and has a draw weight of 65 pounds at 21 inches. I hope you will enjoy the video, subscribe and leave a comment if you do!
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[@zakisworkshop]

Hey everybody :D! if you are interested in my work check out my new website www.zakiworkshop.com/

[@midwestbrand4041]

Sweet bow ❤

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you brother :D!

[@DanSantanaBows]

Great work!

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you brother :D!

[@johnny30806]

Very cool bow build. Elm makes a very good primitive bow.

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you brother :D! it sure does !

[@Edwinthemountainman8454]

Realy Nice build great as Always

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you as always brother :D! your support means alot :D!

[@Edwinthemountainman8454]

@@zakisworkshop np man keep it up👍

[@LETME-kl9jg]

I don't think I've ever seen a better stave, it looked straight and problem free.

[@zakisworkshop]

it sure was a really good stave brother :D!

[@rondangeli4175]

Great job, Enjoy your videos. Like the innovative shaving horse you made from the bench

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you brother :D! and i am happy you like the shaveing horse , its a really good tool :D!

[@fishmaniachannel]

Nice bow👌❤️

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you brother :D!

[@annechristensen1591]

Love the coloring!

[@hankczinaski915]

Very nice.

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you brother :D!

[@MontyFinnell]

Very Impressed. Love the finishing touches. Having made my own, WELL DONE . Is that a linen string?

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you , i am happy you like it brother :D! no, the string is dacron b 50 :D!

[@knolltop314]

Consider using much shorter long string. The shorter long string will more closely replicate bending forces when it is braced. Good luck with your projects!

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you for your tip brother , and thak you for watching :D!

[@y-notforge8913]

..Outstanding work sir! If i may, what type of wood did you use? The bark looks sort of like something we have around here, Flat Bark Willow. The paint is Great...!

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you sir :D! the stave is from an elm tree i felled a couple years ago :D! and thank you agian :D!

[@ashleyanderson2859]

I am curious about the paint and how you mixed it. I am guessing you used an oil of some type. Also I would be interested in knowing what you covered or sealed it with after applying the paint. Excellent job. Thank you for your time.

[@zakisworkshop]

hey Ashley !i just used wood glue and a little bit of water , and afterwards i used 4 layers of true oil ! thank you , and thank you for watching :D!

[@ashleyanderson2859]

@@zakisworkshop Thank You for the response

[@zakisworkshop]

@@ashleyanderson2859 :D

[@ИванДраго-ы8ж]

❤ nice

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you brother :D!

[@robsarchery9679]

Nice

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you :D

[@cdaly91]

Love this! What kind of wood did you use?

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you brother :D! the bow is made of elm :D!

[@Retetop]

Great bow. How long is it unstrung?

[@Serbian_Tactical]

how long did it take to season the wood and to craft the bow and can I make it using freshly cut wood

[@zakisworkshop]

hello brother , this stave was seasoned for 3 years :D! no you would have to season the stave for at least a year :D!

[@Naelith-dq6bj]

I made one in two weeks without seasoning it. It helps if you fire the bow

[@somaliland-y1w]

how long this bow？

[@1hunterdale]

what kind of wood

[@zakisworkshop]

the bow is made of elm :D

[@jillatherton4660]

Very nice.

[@zakisworkshop]

thank you :D!