Building the Hollow Limb Osage Orange Selfbow | BOW GIVEAWAY

This week we're back in the bow building workshop making another wooden longbow. This time I'm building a hollow limbed selfbow from Osage Orange. The hollow limb bow design works great with the high crowned staves from small diameter trees. This ASMR bow building video shows the entire bow making process from start to finish but doesn't explain everything that's going on. For those who want more detail, I've uploaded a different version of this video on my Patreon site (link below) that gives more explanation. I'm also giving this bow away over on the patreon site. Details for that can also be found at the link below. If you're just looking for woodworking or asmr woodcarving, this one's for you. #bowbuilding #asmrwoodcarving #bowandarrow
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[@draven3838]

So today is December 19, 2023 I built a bow with my great nephew, he's only 4 and is crazy about archery ,so we built him a 20lbs draw short bow ,I just got him to come in fron shooting the bow ,he sat Down to eat and fell a sleep in his chair ,it was a good day

[@sinisterstitchescustomupho1817]

Hooked my some on it too for a few years.

[@kevinmackay1144]

I have learned so much about Bow building and Bushcraft from people like you who share their knowledge, and take the time on detail.Thanks for the wealth of knowledge. Respect.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Great to hear!

[@digitaldogs233]

When i was at school many years ago my favorite class was woodwork, i love working with wood. Unfortunately for other reasons ive not got back into this passion i had as a kid, but watching these as im learning archery at the moment just inspires me to get back into it, getting the necessary tools, preferably none electric and then one day making my own bow. I cant imagine the feeling of shooting a bow you have made. Fantastic content.

[@isaacmitchell388]

Absolutely beautiful bow! Definitely my favorite build so far. Thanks so much Clay

[@jjreno7843]

I love the ring that wood has when your rasping. Beautiful work.

[@dragonsage6909]

Beautiful, love the simplicity in the design. I'm using what I've learned from you and a couple others for my handles.. I'll be sanding and tillering all day.. Thanks :)

[@richardanderson6874]

I am glad that you have the tools and skills to turn that fine piece of wood into such a magnificent and marvelous bow!

[@chris_1337]

You're an artist Clay! Can't get enough of your videos!

[@3passa]

There´s something really satisfying in watching you work, you make it look so easy. Soon I´ll give it a go, try my hand at an ash stave I acquired. Reading your handbook atm, and soaking in your vids. Thanks Clay, thanks a lot.

[@charlesbrack7017]

I always enjoy watching your hunts and your bow builds. I'm impressed with your bowyer skills using minimal hand tools! Please keep making videos for us to enjoy. Thanks.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Sure thing!

[@BayouCoyote]

Beautiful to watch your craftmanship in action.

[@digitaldogs233]

Wow, just blown away at the skill you have in using woodwork tools. Most definitely going to join your patron when i get paid next, because i would love one of youre bows. Absolutely would be a bow for life.

[@josephreichart7545]

Such a satisfying sound and look ,someone's going to really proud shooting that bow

[@lewisvillalta2492]

It looks like you’re having a lot of fun doing this bow amazing project

[@Bodhi1satva]

Very impressive! I seriously doubt there’s time enough in this life for me to attain your knowledge much less skill at building such incredible instruments, much less learning to wield one with any real mastery. Lucky for me, there’s still a great deal of joy to be had watching and admiring the skill and talent you have acquired in your time. Thank you for this!

[@kavertx9167]

Don't worry about things beyond your control. If you are physically able to do it and have the desire, go for it.

[@joakim2407]

Don't overthink it. Just go out, get some wood and make a bow. I made my first out of oak, using only a Mora knife and some sandpaper. A complete monster, hideous as can be, but it shoots! I really enjoyed making it.

[@evanleclaire]

Beautiful work as always man. Truly inspiring

[@user-zu5fz9li4y]

amazing! Every time I think I've watched your most beautiful build, then I see another one. This one is Fabulously gorgeous! What a lovely design. Peace

[@maniyan_wanagi]

Osage Orange (A.K.A. Hedge) is the bomb for bows - but I only built one because the wood is ridiculously resinous and hard, and I completely used up several draw knives in the process. Going to watch your video with great interest.

[@lesleyneier5627]

My boyfriend got me into shooting bows and watching your videos. I went from showing horses to bow shooting. The making of the bow is pretty awesome. I’d love to own one of your bows one day. Keep making videos as they’re inspiring.

[@clayhayeshunter]

I'm glad you're enjoying them

[@JeffGloverArts]

Terrific build resulting in a killer bow! Thank you!

[@bengrover2271]

My wife says you’re another bad influence haha. I hunt the gratification of harvesting with the hand built. You’re rad, the bows are rad, the instruction, the hunts, survival… all rad! Keep ‘em coming she want a bow now!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Best build her one😉

[@Bernie364]

I wish I knew someone like you. I’ll be turning 67 in a few months. With the state of affairs I’ve begun prepping. I’ve stocked up on food, pack backpacks for winter and summer. But haven’t learned bushcraft yet.

[@SAS-R2]

Just came to realize how amazing Osage wood is...for making bows❤

[@GoranMagdic]

I find this process fascinating. You take what is essentially a log and make it into the work of art. Amazing! 👍

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank you very much!

[@beateater43]

which is also a tool to keep you alive.

[@asmith7876]

Imagine the mad genius tens of thousands of years ago who invented it…using stones…must have been the Da Vinci of his day!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Agreed

[@EthanPageHunter]

Been intrigued by hollow limb. The Comanche utilized this on horse bows as well. South at Stalker stickbows does this now with lam bows. There is solid science to support its effectiveness 100%. Now on with the video!

[@timothymadaras1613]

Great work. Your technique is always ingenious.

[@armyphillips8157]

Mr Hayes you make something that is so truly hard look so effortless and easy.

[@Treezybreez]

I'm very impressed with your bow making skills. I've started making primitive arrows, but I haven't found the time to work on my hickory bow staves. Keep up the good work!

[@davisstellman]

Incredible video, love the unique designs you're putting out!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks a ton!

[@fredallard3611]

Amazing bow build video… I’m inspired to give it a go!

[@ndoghouse6853]

Beautiful job! Guess im going to have to make me a new cabinet scraper for this one!

[@christerwetterlund8498]

Love the natural of this bow

[@MrHiggsrocks]

Impressive.. best looking bow design I’ve seen. Bet it shoots hard too👍🏻

[@patrickbush9526]

Merry Christmas and happy New Years everyone

[@1HeritageST]

It's a beautiful bow, thanks for making this video.

[@chuckdean260]

I'd love to stick something with one of your bows! There is something pure about a selection bow. Thanks for sharing your skill with the world.

[@clayhayeshunter]

You are so welcome!

[@user-mb4se6km5p]

I made a sinew/ Osage hollow limb last may and it split right in the center of the limb during tillering. It was about 1 7/8 wide about 54" long.

[@user-tm1xt1fb7q]

Beautiful work as always man. Truly inspiring. Incredible video, love the unique designs you're putting out!.

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Magnificent craftsmanship Mr Haye's

[@TheGypsyNurse_]

Nice Bow ! Hunting is about to commence, good luck to all for a nice take down!

[@samhartline3088]

Awesome, looks great!

[@thrivingarkansas1925]

Master at your craft brother. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@sherrattpemberton6089]

That is one gorgeous bow!

[@hughswanzy8871]

Very nice bow, thanks for sharing!

[@kycornbread6990]

Damn that's pretty, osage orange is pretty wood, love turn with it

[@asj9955]

You make it look easy Clay!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

You can really hear how perfectly dry that aged wood is 👍 ASMR for the Win 😆

[@miroslavilles]

As always perfect. Thanks, Clay.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks again!

[@Swamp-Fox]

Another great bow build video! Really enjoyed it!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks again!

[@GertStoop]

Clay, man you make it look so simple. You inspired me, i tryed several projects but did'nt succeed yet. But I won't give up, and keep watching your amazing skills! All te best from Holland

[@clayhayeshunter]

You can do it!

[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

I love watching a woodwright at work.

[@slow_diver]

Absolute bliss watching this 😌

[@beardedarchery3576]

That bow is beautiful great job

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank you!

[@RandyDobbin-nu8vb]

Real nice I am starting to try and make a bow and watch your videos all the time frat work

[@zacharyneal9390]

Looks like a great bow I think I'll try to make my next one a hollow limb

[@barefoottraditionalbowhunter]

Well done, Clay👍

[@kyletango]

Another informative video, thanks for sharing your knowledge as well as entertaining us.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brettellis423]

Absolutely beautiful!! I've gotta find myself an Aussie wood stave "one day" and it looks like it'll have to be Acacia Magnium. And some of your book's!!

[@krownedklown420klik9]

Acacia , is my next go. Used spotted gum sapling, was short, about 25inch draw failed after 20 shots, pretty sure I overdrew it. Yellow box worked too short 300 plus arrows, it's cracked but does still shoot, my fault again shortened it from 68inch to 62, won't do that again, Acacia is my next go to

[@lisamcqueen8509]

Just had to do it, didnt ya?! That hedge sounding good and dry when you started with the 'knife! Thanks for sharing, Steve

[@clayhayeshunter]

You bet

[@williamklees7245]

Just retired and wanting to learn bow building. Got lots of great information from you.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Best of luck!

[@belliott538]

I love Bodark! It can be pretty Blood Thirsty. 😁

[@sandyspencer3657]

Looks amazing

[@shawndietel]

Just a heads up you aren't allowed to comment on patreon without paying. You're art is under appreciated as always thank you for sharing.

[@teddysmooth267]

i was curious if it was only me

[@didjhopkins4135]

This is unreal, mate. I just got a new set of card scrapers and wondered what I’d ever do with the curved ones!! Well, guess what? Thanks for another awesome build vid mate. I can’t wait to give this a go 🤙🏼

[@didjhopkins4135]

…also, would you have started with a slightly thicker profile than normal considering you’re hollowing?

[@clayhayeshunter]

Not really. The crowned stave is naturally thicker in the center anyway so it makes up for the hollow center.

[@didjhopkins4135]

Cheers mate. That makes sense

[@skipper9400]

BEAUTIFUL ! ... .. . .. Thanks Clay for showing us all how......OnWard......

[@clayhayeshunter]

You bet!

[@ripfletching]

I love this bow design

[@FREEDUMB4ALL]

Man that's just an awesome looking bow. Wish I could find some Osage in the Sierra Nevada range. Might have to drop a couple bucks on your patreon for a Crack at that bow. Excellent craftsmanship Clay. It's always a pleasure to watch you create these masterpieces. I'm on my fourth bow build thanks to you. Watched one of your videos and fell in love with it. Thanks! I'm crossing my fingers for this give away! 🤞

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenballard3759]

You will never find Osage in the Sierras, unless someone planted it on an old homestead. You can find plenty of suitable bow woods if you look around, though. Yew, elm, ash, dogwood, oceanspray, hazel, etc. All good bow woods.

[@draven3838]

Beautiful bow clay ,looks like it would be fun to shoot

[@martyadams3915]

That wood works like a dream! I have made bows with hickory which is what we have here in northeast georgia and it was a total chore compared to this wood in the grain department.

[@Leroy-Jenkem]

im doing my first bow right now and your content gives me inspiration on how to build it (im using maple so i have it easy haha)

[@ExploreAmerica]

Congrats to the winner

[@davidpeightal4918]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bolt of Osage that long and straight. Just that piece of wood is amazing to me.

[@davidpeightal4918]

What state was this found in?

[@georgeflitzer7160]

Great skill as woodworking!❤

[@AlexiesWoodworkingBushcraft]

awesome tips man, really cool bow

[@lovelore]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@timwaldroup9654]

Awesome

[@diegobuitrago208]

I have been watching you videos about building bows.

[@RHicks-zw2kv]

I'm a new subscriber but I find your videos relaxing and informative. The bows you make are rustic and elegant keep up the great videos!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks and welcome

[@aidanbrown5481]

I’m twelve and just started making bows I love your videos!!! I made an Osage orange bow and it isn’t completely straight

[@user-kx9mt1kb5k]

If the SHTF scenario everybody keeps buggin' on about really happens, a man with your skills would be invaluable. If there are no more bullets available for guns , for protection &/or hunting, making quality bows and arrows would make for quite an asset anywhere around the world. Old school is pretty cool and at times even better than modern equivalents in my opinion. Your bows are like works of art and I think anyone would be fortunate to have one, well done Bowyer Hayes.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks 😊

[@lisamcqueen8509]

Nice seeing all the hand tools, Clay! I think it ws Gary Davis, told me he had used a toilet seat for a radius on a layout, before! Sweet looking bow! Steve

[@clayhayeshunter]

haha, perfect!

[@russellbursey7175]

Great job Clay, probably a bit more difficult to tiller than the ones you and I made when I was there.

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

Awesome as usual

[@julianandyvonne]

I'd have to turn to 'The Darkside' and begin to shoot right handed! As usual. It's a pleasure to see a master craftsman at work. :)

[@clayhayeshunter]

I was thinking today I might just do one and leave the arrow shelf out until I draw a name. Then I could make it a lefty if needed😉

[@julianandyvonne]

@@clayhayeshunter Yaay! Now you're talking 👍

[@robertgarza600]

Very nice build. Makes me making knives look easy lol. Appreciate the content. Keep them coming. Godbless.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks, you too!

[@robertmooney1492]

Also, much respect for using almost exclusively traditional methods; there's something I like very much about the idea of using maybe 4-6 Hand tools(could fit in a bag) and a suitable piece of wood to make a weapon

[@digitaldogs233]

Yes i agree, and also in a survival situation you may not be able to use electricity power-driven tools, and again all this apart from the bench he's using you can fit in one bag. Amazing channel, I'm learning archery so one day would love to make my own bow.

[@robertmooney1492]

@@digitaldogs233 is would encourage on that path. Unfortunately , I'm more of a bowyer than an archer(if I spent as much time shooting a bow as I do making them, I'd be a better marksmen) it is a very rewarding craft.

[@owenprocknaw5125]

I built an osage hollow limb selfbow this year. I was so proud of the bow I posted a YT short of it. All that said it eventually exploded after 40ish shots haha. Think the crown had too much pressure because the bottom limb split vertical from nock to handle.

[@samueloverholt2782]

Love it!

[@cucumberboy1446]

What the heck. That’s awesome:)

[@blessed1sj]

I haven’t finished the video yet but that is a fantastic piece of wood.

[@dennislappert9575]

Thanks!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Dennis!

[@gv3398]

Very nice!

[@kevinredford6688]

Great job an a very nice piece of wood, thanks for another great video

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank you too!

[@kevinredford6688]

@ClayHayes_ cool

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Hi Clay... I think it's been a few years since I started commenting on your channel...(one of the best on bow-making out there I think for its concise brevity and clarity within the scope of information covered)...Today, after my 40 years on only traditional woodworking and now teaching it, I have to share an observation that I went back and checked on...and that is your tool style and usage... In the beginning, you presented with a clear ability in tools use within this craft...but in this video, for the first time (at least to me) you demonstrated a relationship with the tools that demonstrated clear extension of body, mind, muscle affinity with powerful but succinct execution of the tools with each draw or strike...Extremely well done, and displayed, with the results of a wonderful bow created...Thanks for an outstanding channel...!!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Jay!

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

@ClayHayes_ Pass the gift forward Brother...your videos are more than enough and the a possible chance to meet someday if the Creator wills it...Blessings, j

[@neotoxo54]

Kind of a take off of the O.L.Adcock's "Adcock Cross Section" ACS. Very interesting. 👍👍

[@MsBess100]

Seriously considered entering but max weight for me is 40@28. Best of luck to everyone else!

[@thomashayes4158]

Very nice!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks!

[@fredsoltveit8453]

Would have been proud to own a bow from you !! I can't do any bow hunting in Norway but still ..😀!!

[@ryanafeagin]

Killer bow as always Clay! Commented to win even though I’m lefty 😏😂

[@tiredredneck8159]

Yer videos help my soul. Thank yew.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you like them!