DIY: Make Folding Survival Bow From Leafspring | Make folding survival bow from steel |

Bows can be made out of many type of materials and tools at low cost. in my previous videos, I built a few bows from old bicycle wheels . They can be as cool as bow made form PVC pipe especially when it can function as a normal bow or even can do bow fishing with it. I built one of bow with the inspiration from the Green Arrow bow, or Oneida compound bow. This time, I would like to present you my new folding surival bow I made from an old rusty leaf spring which I bought at the local salvage yard and I also insert the steel limbs in PVC pipe I flattened. I. After several test shot at the target, i think one day, I should use it to do bow fishing a long with my crossbow. It's also fun for shooting this bow vs coke. The draw weight is 50lbs at 28 inches.. Each limb is 2mm thick, 1.5cm wide at the tip and 3mm thick and 2cm wide at the base and each is 45cm long. The riser is 55 long and 3.5cm thic, 5 cm wide.
In this bow making process, I let the steel cool down many time with water during the grinding. Sorry, I should have mentioned it in this video like in my provious video about Korean steel bow making. The elasticity is not affeated after lots of shooting and leaving the string unstrung, there 's no bow memory or lose of draw weight.
I also did it when I tried to reduce the draw weight, originally it was around 80lbs, so grounded them thiner at the edge and thicker at the base until I got around 50lbs. it's also lots of work. i intentionally made the limbs till backward to reduce the draw weight.
The hardwood is super dense. I pre-drilled the wood, and the screw kept breaking when trying to fasten the steel to the hard wood. I also tried different screw. So I decided to use nails by also pre-drilling the woods before driving them in. I also took the video of this failure, I should have included the clip in this video, but i just wanted to make the vides as short as I can. I am sorry that I didn't include some clips as I want the video to be shorter.
In my previous video, I built a similar bow using four coil springs making the bow strong enough to shoot small games or do bow fishing. And I also show how I made the arrow rest from a PVC pipe. In my previous video I show a bow that I made out of a Leaf Spring that I found an old leaf spring at the local salvage yard. It was a good bow and more powerful than this bow.
Bögen können aus vielen Arten von Materialien und Werkzeugen kostengünstig hergestellt werden. In meinen vorherigen Videos habe ich ein paar Bögen aus alten Fahrradrädern gebaut. Sie können so cool sein wie ein aus PVC-Rohr hergestellter Bogen, besonders wenn sie als normaler Bogen funktionieren oder sogar mit dem Bogen angeln können. Ich habe einen Bogen gebaut, der vom Green Arrow-Bogen oder Oneida-Compoundbogen inspiriert ist. Dieses Mal möchte ich euch meinen neuen faltbaren Überlebensbogen vorstellen, den ich aus einer alten rostigen Blattfeder gemacht habe, die ich auf dem örtlichen Schrottplatz gekauft habe, und ich stecke auch die Stahlglieder in ein PVC-Rohr, das ich flachgedrückt habe. I. Nach mehreren Testschüssen auf die Zielscheibe denke ich, dass ich sie eines Tages zum Bogenfischen mit meiner Armbrust verwenden sollte. Es macht auch Spaß, diesen Bogen gegen Koks zu schießen. Das Zuggewicht beträgt 50lbs bei 28 Zoll.
In meinem vorherigen Video habe ich einen ähnlichen Bogen mit vier Schraubenfedern gebaut, die den Bogen stark genug machen, um kleine Spiele zu schießen oder mit dem Bogen zu fischen. Und ich zeige auch, wie ich die Pfeilauflage aus einem PVC-Rohr gemacht habe. In meinem vorherigen Video zeige ich einen Bogen, den ich aus einer Blattfeder gemacht habe, die ich auf dem örtlichen Schrottplatz gefunden habe. Es war ein guter Bogen und stärker als dieser Bogen.
Buer kan lages av mange typer materialer og verktøy til lave kostnader. i mine tidligere videoer bygde jeg noen buer av gamle sykkelhjul . De kan være like kule som bue laget av PVC-rør, spesielt når det kan fungere som en vanlig bue eller til og med kan drive buefiske med det. Jeg bygde en av bue med inspirasjon fra Green Arrow-buen, eller Oneida-sammensatt bue. Denne gangen har jeg lyst til å presentere dere min nye sammenleggbare surival-sløyfe jeg laget av en gammel rusten bladfjær som jeg kjøpte på den lokale bergingsplassen, og jeg setter også inn stållemmene i PVC-røret jeg flatet. I. Etter flere testskudd mot målet, tror jeg en dag, jeg burde bruke den til å fiske med bue lenge med armbrøsten. Det er også morsomt å skyte denne buen vs cola. Trekkvekten er 50lbs ved 28 tommer.
I min forrige video bygde jeg en lignende bue med fire spiralfjærer som gjorde buen sterk nok til å skyte små spill eller fiske med bue. Og jeg viser også hvordan jeg laget pilen hvile fra et PVC-rør. I min forrige video viser jeg en bue som jeg laget av en bladfjær som jeg fant en gammel bladfjær på den lokale bergingsgården. Det var en god bue og kraftigere enn denne buen.

[@ondrejcelner4702]

To tedy palec nahoru.krasnej luk a ještě k tomu skládací.sikovny lidi ještě nevimreli.👏👏👏

[@backyard.craftsman]

Děkuji bratře, jsem rád, že se ti líbí.

[@cherylosborne3003]

Finally! A survival bow that fits in the pocket of your survival pants.

[@backyard.craftsman]

It's just a bit heavy, but it ll last very long time.

[@husqv5147]

Likely the best survival bow I have seen yet! Great job, Sir!!!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Glad you like it!

[@daveo4005]

@@backyard.craftsman you should go into production, I would buy one in a flash. Excellent video and craftsmanship. Kind regards from UK.

[@Vladimir62K]

A wonderful idea of a folding bow. 1) But with such intensive cutting, overheating and loss of elasticity of the metal can occur. Isn't it better to cool the metal with water when cutting? 2) It would be better to make the strips thicker at the base and thinner at the edges. Thus, the bow will work more efficiently, the arrow's flight speed will increase. 3) When fired before the arrow detaches from the bowstring, the tension of the arcs is already small. To compensate for this phenomenon and increase power, it is better to make the arcs tilt forward rather than backward. 4) Metal holders on a wooden base will weaken over time, it makes sense to strengthen them with welded metal strips, and use screws instead of nails.

[@edgarhuaynalaya3556]

Same thought!

[@PackHunterGD]

I’d have just forged and drawn it out but not everyone has the equipment

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother @Старый Бэб for your comment. from what I read, you have lots of knowledage and experience in bow making. I would like to answer your question as followed. 1) It really help to retain elasticity of the steel. I actually let the steel cool down many time with water during the grinding. Sorry, I should have mentioned it in this video like in my provious video about Korean steel bow making. The elasticity is not affeated after lots of shooting and leaving the string unstrung, there 's no bow memory or lose of draw weight. Please check this point 1:29 in the video where you can see lots of water under the steel when I am grinding it. 2) It 's a good idea. I also did it when I tried to reduce the draw weight, originally it was around 80lbs, so grounded them thiner at the edge and thicker at the base until I got around 50lbs. it's also lots of work. 3) It really help make the bow stronger. but i intentionally made the limbs till backward to reduce the draw weight. 4) the hardwood is super dense. I pre-drilled the wood, and the screw kept breaking when trying to fasten the steel to the hard wood. I also tried different screw. So I decided to use nails by also pre-drilling the woods before driving them in. I also took the video of this failure, I should have included the clip in this video, but i just wanted to make the vides as short as I can. I am sorry that I didn't include some clips as I want the video to be shorter.

[@MarathonianWarrior]

Παρατηρήσεις σωστές μπορεί να γίνουν πολλές για βελτίωση αλλά η βασική ιδέα κατασκευής πρέπει να επαινεθεί.

[@Altrag_]

@@PackHunterGD which equipment? An open flame, a leaf blower and a hammer? Please... My grandmother sold that in her estate sale.

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

I was very impressed with the build of that bow. I did one with PVC pipe and fiberglass reflective rods. It was pretty ingenious when I got it done. I sent it out to my nephew's in California. I don't know if they ever used it or not, but it was something I created... And I never even got a thank you for my brother, or from my grand nephew? I guess their little rich kids they get everything they want but I have to work for what I get and I appreciate things when I make them. And I appreciate you. That was well done.

[@SkanderAounallah]

لقد قمت بتحفيزي صديقي . سأفعلها أنا أيضا. أن تفعل الشيء بنفسك . أفضل بكثير من شراءه . ستكون علاقتك به أقوى

[@АндрейНикитенко-ф1ю]

Спасибо Вам ! Давно хотел попробовать сделать себе складной классический лук . По моему Ваш Вариант - самый практичный и лучший ....

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother, I am glad the video is useful to you.

[@harrylsilva]

that’s awesome due!. i’m a bow hunter and that’s something that only people like us can appreciate . innovation is the key people who do things to improve our way of life . beautiful video. stay strong.Thanks.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your kind comment. It's encouraging 😊

[@erikferland6602]

My favorite part of this is the very stylish grinding apron!!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother. I am glad you enjoy it.

[@СамоучкаДмитрий]

Как ВСЕГДА СУПЕР!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@constantindumitru1309]

De cîte ori îmi apare videoclipul de atîtea ori mă uit la el ! Super!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Multumesc frate, ma bucur ca iti place.

[@jamal69jackson77]

Very nice folding design. I know that shaping the leaf springs into a recurve shape would affect the folding compactness, but it sure would look nice and gain a bit more power.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother, it's a good idea. I ll try it one day.

[@Михаил-ы2р5ф]

Очень классно, спасибо. Попробую повторить у себя.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for watching. I am glad you enjoy the video.

[@ИльдарМамлеев-г7щ]

Повторил?

[@Bruno.Bastos]

Parabéns! Você realmente é um gênio da inovação. Fazer essas coisas sem cola deve dar um trabalhão com certeza. E que você cresça no KZbin cada vez mais...

[@backyard.craftsman]

Obrigado irmão. tenha um dia abençoado.😍

[@olegymyavkins668]

Офигенный лук! Думаю, лёгкий и удобный. Только, зачем гвозди, саморезы или шурупы надёжнее. И надеюсь, древесина соответствующая.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Спасибо брат за комментарий. спасибо за вопрос. Тропическая лиственная древесина очень твердая, прежде чем использовать гвозди, я попробовал шурупы, но все три сломались, хотя я также предварительно просверлил отверстия, прежде чем вкручивать шуруп в древесину.

[@olegymyavkins668]

@@backyard.craftsman хоп! Удачи!

[@oscarnunezpena.4594]

Súper Especial. Éxitos en sus proyectos. MARANATHA CRISTO VIENE YA, AMÉN.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Gracias hermano, si Jesús viene pronto y me lleva en el rapto para estar con él, espero que alguien que quede atrás encuentre el arco y lo use para sobrevivir los años de la tribulación.

[@oscarnunezpena.4594]

Cuanto me alegra que sea una familia Cristiana, y que si no nos conocemos en esta tierra contaminada, nos veremos en el tercer Cielo, en las bodas del Cordero. Dios les colme de muchísimas bendiciones y que cada una de las peticiones que tiene delante de Nuestro Rey y Señor te sean contestada.

[@rodmills4071]

Mad apron 🤔😁😀😎👌

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother for watching and thanks for your comment. 😃

[@mauro12mdp]

That's some serious angle grinder skills you got there. Nice work!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother 😊

[@Buddy-Biggs-Adventures]

Wow! That thing is great! Terrific video.

[@paulclancy4221]

I have a 28" recurve that has a draw weight of only 32Lbs. You'd need big biceps to draw that string. Great idea.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother for the visit.

[@JeiBeeBee]

Awesome craftsmanship.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support.

[@ЛенаКобычева]

Моя мечта иметь такой лук.

[@MarathonianWarrior]

Όμορφο, λειτουργικό, δυνατό και πτυσσόμενο τόξο.

[@backyard.craftsman]

ευχαριστώ αδερφέ για την υποστήριξή σου. Χαίρομαι που το απολαμβάνεις.😊

[@CreativeDailyWorks]

Amazing masterpiece 👍 very well done friend

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks for the visit. thanks for your comment. :)

[@2Ulive]

awesome video, absolutely incredible

[@backyard.craftsman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@indrajitR]

Construction idea excellent

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you enjoy it.

[@weekendstuff]

Nice bow. Took a lot of effort to built. Thanks for sharing. Weekend Stuff

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for encouraging comment. I am glad you enjoy it. :)

[@CelestialGamingLounge]

It's looks and sounds absolutely wonderful and very handy to put up

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother, it's encouraging to hear that.

[@draygontaygen677]

Another masterpiece👍

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Suparno-ed6er]

56 w6e6

[@vachikdrnoyan1036]

@@backyard.craftsman ,

[@lorenzobarontini9108]

we need to know the slingshot channel opinion about this thing!

[@audiblebites553]

@jorgesprave

[@backyard.craftsman]

Yes, brother, it would be very interesting 😀

[@Abdurahman594]

Молодец. Робин Гуд...

[@backyard.craftsman]

yes, it's paracord I bought from the market.

[@kkodalton2275]

A real talent and amazing crafting skills bow looks very effective

[@NEWMISMATIXXCOINCLUB]

I like this mu guy...well done!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother, I am glad you enjoy it.

[@estilinguedeprataopredador]

Parabéns amigo. Bem engenhoso.👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Abraço. Ganhou mais um inscrito no canal. 🤜🏻🤛🏽

[@backyard.craftsman]

Obrigado irmão por seu apoio e assinatura. Estou feliz que você goste.

[@thomaslennon3658]

Very nice, works well!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother. I am glad you enjoy it. :)

[@rogerdevero8726]

Well Done Young Man, Kudos! You're a craftsman indeed. Hello from Florida USA. (liked and subscribed) John 3:16

[@backyard.craftsman]

Hello Roger. Thanks for your subscription. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

[@ToFightTheGoodFight]

I'm really impress with your perseverance bro. For that one reason☝️ I subscribe👌 Beautiful bow. Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@backyard.craftsman]

I appreciate that! I ve got a number of friends in Tasmania. They are very nice and generous people.

[@privateislandice]

I love this idea. Perhaps sharpen the edges of the leaf springs to make it a slashing sword-like weapon as well.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother for the idea. it's interesting.

[@frikkiesmit327]

Nice kick it has well done

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you enjoy it. 😊

[@БорисДракон]

Сделай еще громче )))! ....пружинную сталь нужно резать на воде , иначе она отпускается !

[@backyard.craftsman]

Спасибо брат за комментарий. Я много раз давал стали остыть во время шлифовки. Извините, я не упомянул об этом в этом видео, как в предыдущем видео, когда я делал корейский стальной лук, я также много раз давал ему остыть.

[@БорисДракон]

@@backyard.craftsman дело не в воздушном охлаждении, оно в данном случае ещё больше деструктировало пружинные свойства стали ! Ее после таких процедур нужно по новой качественно обрабатывать ! Ну, да ладно ! Это долго пояснять , но впредь нужно знать что не только термо обработка, но и удар молотком по такой стали ведёт к ее деструкции ! А вцелом как конструкция работа не плохая ! ..сам делал когда-то из цельной рессоры лук

[@wandofiuza8425]

Ficou excelente amigo

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you enjoy it.

[@amirhoseyn4802]

My teacher, I was very surprised, Vidy. I have seen many of Kamlen's creations and I am interested, but your work is the most interesting, creative, beautiful and intelligent. I congratulate you, good luck, I will definitely copy and make one like this, I hope it will be good.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother. I’m glad the video is useful to you.

[@baxtiyorasqarov375]

Супереееер 👍👍👍

[@backyard.craftsman]

thanks

[@robertobassi1843]

Great job many compliment!👍👍👍

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you enjoy it.👍

[@nightwalker5278]

Awesome ... Really enjoyed watching this, thanks for sharing ATB

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you enjoy it. :)

[@_martin_s_]

What a great work sir! Genius. I wish I could do this myself. Chapeau

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother, I am glad you enjoy it. 😊

[@kyliepierson8718]

Awesome great ingenuity man thanks for letting me know about it God bless

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother for your support. I thanks God for providing all I need to make this bow. God bless you too. 😊

[@andersonmateus2526]

Muito bom amigo eu gostei parabéns

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother. I am glad you like it.

[@RAMDASGHUMARE-bt7ue]

Vare nice ❤️

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks 😊

[@andrewmillard5326]

Very clever 👏 mate well done.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother. I am glad you enjoy it. 😊

[@jesseblackburn8437]

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother, I am glad you enjoy it. have a great day! 😊

[@gileadrondina8855]

Muito bom esse projeto Parabéns

[@backyard.craftsman]

Obrigado irmão pelo seu comentário. É encorajador. Bem vindo ao meu canal.

[@jaymorris3468]

Very nice, 👍🌟

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks for the visit and support. :)

[@marostamsky144]

Respect sehr gut

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother

[@jfguzman2565]

Bello trabajo Amigo 👋👍👏👊💪

[@backyard.craftsman]

Gracias hermano. Me alegro de que lo disfrutes.😊

[@mdj391]

$250 in grinding wheels later… jkjk! Really Nice bow!!!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your comment. It cost me only 2 cutting wheel and didn't even cost half of the grinding wheel, because I believe the method I am using to grind the steel thinner is very efficient and fast.

[@mdj391]

I only realized after your reply that my comment could be read as something other than a “lolz”… I agree that your method is VERY efficient (I do a fair amount of hobby metal work including building a 250 gal reverse flow smoker) so respect for the clever application! The “Nice Bow” comment was sincere and the first part was me going for a lolz like a dolt… keep up the good content!

[@conspiracytrivia]

This is sick!

[@washerbtw]

Looks good, and power 😄 plus!!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you like it. :)

[@shreelakshminarayandashcha7139]

Wonderful Sir.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks for you. I am glad you enjoy it. 😊

[@juliorochamalafaia4689]

E horas de trabalho duro , mas o resultado é muito bom 👌 Quantas libras

[@backyard.craftsman]

Obrigado irmão pelo seu comentário e obrigado pelo seu apoio. O peso de tração é de 50 libras em 28 polegadas.

[@yadergallo4626]

muy buen video amigo muy satisfactorio y eres detallista sigue creando mas contenido como este

[@LSMG2004]

Very very cool

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks, I am glad you enjoy the video.

[@lucaballirano1284]

Bellissimo👍mi piacerebbe comprarlo

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for watching. I am glad you like it.

[@쓰르뽀]

와 👍대단해요 이거 너무 갖고싶어요

[@backyard.craftsman]

지원해주셔서 감사합니다. 마음에 드신다니 다행입니다.😊

[@MechaHolic]

Good idea bro

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you like it. 😊

[@MechaHolic]

☺️

[@mariofunes4980]

Exelente trabajo , no sé si me podés decir a cuántos milímetros de ancho y espesor lo dejaste . Gracias por compartir.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Gracias hermano por tu pregunta. la extremidad tiene 2 mm de grosor, 1,5 cm de ancho en la punta y 3 mm de grosor y 2 cm de ancho en la base.

[@mariofunes4980]

@@backyard.craftsman muchas gracias por responderme. Un abrazo.

[@muhammadkarim4924]

Very very nicee thanks dear

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank so much for your comment.

[@alejandroracuya4197]

thanks man.brillant idea,I'm gonna make one too!

[@mattburns7380]

Doing that build in titanium would be awesome.....as well as super expensive

[@backyard.craftsman]

thanks brother. i don't know if Titanium can be springy, I also would like to see someone try it.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

That is the coolest bow I have ever seen you aught to,market that. Get a. Patton. And sell them. I know I would buy one. ,,

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother. I never intend to make it for sale, it 's only a hobby. I am glad to know that you enjoy the video.

[@chris_sirhc01]

Save yourself alot of dissappointment if constructing this yourself and make the whole thing with the medium carbon steel spring steel leaf spring then make the cowling or covers out of whatever wood you like incorporating its flex clearance within the reliefs of the covers. No point going half way to only realize how long its actually going to last. Easy

[@jackdorsey4734]

What the draw wate? An are there written directions?

[@KingSpolk]

You missed the point of the project. This is not made for high performance or whatever. This guy just wanted to make a folding bow, and achieved it. People need to stop being so over critic on something that doesn't need to.

[@davidsjr1119]

Well you've had some time. Now show your build and how it's better.What did you come up with?

[@Dachshund6970]

Great job. Love the concept.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank brother, I am glad you like it.

[@تصاميمحديدعادل]

تحية من العراق

[@backyard.craftsman]

أهلا بكم في قناتي. شكرا لزيارتكم.

[@blackbeardthepirate7467]

Pretty solid use for leftover leaves vs making knives. For the love of God man, sharpen up you chisel though. They'd probably work pretty nice for a compound too.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your comment. Thanks for the advise. yes, it's important to keep it sharp eps when the wood is so densed.

[@MsLasangka]

Ide yg sangat luar biasa

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your kind comment.

[@ТахирТ-с2е]

Samurais 🚀

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support.

[@tomasraniak4584]

Hat off dude,nice design 👌

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tomasraniak4584]

It looks sturdy and optimum,it speaks quality but fits in a backpack,not to mention it's hand work 👌

[@hhh-yh8wn]

The velocity is good

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother

[@joaocavalcante3253]

Gostei desse dispositivo de dobrar o arco parabéns

[@dr.shadox4927]

nice job

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hhh23fff]

Beautiful

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother.

[@felixcat9318]

What an interesting, informative and inspiring video! Your neat, clear and precise work produced a really nice and purposeful, compact, foldaway bow. Subscribed.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you enjoy it. Have a great day! 😊

[@raimbaultphilippesami7242]

@@backyard.craftsman fake vidéo

[@victortemplar1]

Muy original, buen trabajo. ¿Me podrías decir qué potencia tiene? Gracias.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother. the draw weight is 60lbs at 28 inches.

[@victortemplar1]

@@backyard.craftsman muchas gracias.

[@zeez9053]

Great folding bow 👍🇬🇧❕How powerful would you say it is ❔

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother, I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s 50lbs at 28 inches.

[@oscarponce9168]

@@backyard.craftsman 77

[@dennislock3415]

@@backyard.craftsman Answered my question above.

[@cavelvlan25]

For the amount of cut wheels used on the leafspring you could have bought the right metal, taken a vacation, bought a car went to a salvage yard and found metal, or bought a nice bow. Just trolling nice build.

[@cavelvlan25]

Final criticism. leafspring should have 2 bolts attaching it to the hinge. Should the one fail it would not be pretty. That is all. Beautiful build.

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

I just used 2 cut wheels a few days ago. This nice folding bow would take maybe 6. So, about $6 was spent in cutting it, plus wear on the tool. But an accetelene torch costs over $55 an hour to run. Maybe a lot more lately. Ok, how many hack saw blades would the bow require? Keeping it lubed, 2?

[@cavelvlan25]

@@senatorjosephmccarthy2720 "...just trolling nice build" you were saying.

[@cavelvlan25]

@@senatorjosephmccarthy2720 where you get quality cut wheels a dollar a pop? Edit: I guess in bulk they are fairly affordable. Haven't had a use for them in some time. these diamond cut wheels 👀

[@Spark-Hole]

It needs spring steel to make a good bow. I don't see any suitable steel in auto parts only leaf spring that have high chromium content.

[@issahabuddinkadiksa2642]

👍👍👏👏very good...

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother. I am glad you enjoy it. 😊

[@SATORI0320]

You might get a bit more performance from the spring, if you can keep it cooler during the grinding. Heat will remove the hardness and toughness from the material fairly quickly. A cold water dip here and there during the material removal will prevent that.

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks bro for the comment. Actually I let the steel cool down multiple time during the grinding. I forgot to mentioned it in the video. But if you go to the point 1:30 of the video, you might notice water under the steel. I have recorded how I let it cool down, but didn’t include the clip in the videos. I think I ll make a video of those clips that i deleted from this video.

[@dr.shadox4927]

yeah you speak about quenching

[@zlatko8288]

You people... just stop talking about the things you clearly don't understand. Leaf springs are made out of carbon steel. After the leaf spring is hardened it goes through process called tempering. It goes back in oven for couple of hours and for spring temper usual temperatures are between 300-500 centigrade. So if he can heat up that steel past that temperature only then he can ruin the tempering. I highly doubt it you can reach 500 centigrade with a grinder.

[@tonynapoli5549]

Excellent

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you like it.

[@beardedbowyer9327]

Wohat a weapon man i love the work fit for killing tiger. Keep it well

[@stanisawkwiatkowski6218]

Super gadżet biutyfoo STANLEY Gdańsk

[@backyard.craftsman]

Dzięki bracie

[@Phillip.G.Lucion81]

Dude this is super sick It would be cool if you could do a crono to see your FPS

[@backyard.craftsman]

I wish I had it to measure the speeds

[@hobbydadakan]

Love to have one, very nice......

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother. I am glad you enjoy it. 😊

[@Coach_G_high_desert_CA]

Nice toy, you could not kill real game with it.

[@constantindumitru1309]

Super!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank you very much!

[@theydrewfirstblood7090]

So why look like a ninja 🥷

[@backyard.craftsman]

I just don't want people to freak out when they see my face. Thanks for the question anyway. 😄

[@jeffmurdock2713]

Awesome

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you enjoy it.

[@kito96]

Much better design/make as compared to the ones sold on Ebay/Alibaba

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thank so much brother. I am glad you enjoy the video.

[@Ahmad-pv3pe]

Nice👍👍👍

[@backyard.craftsman]

Thanks brother for your support. I am glad you like it. Have a great day!

[@mohammadyazdi7883]

Very nice 👌

[@odeball22]

Bro sick.

[@ErnaniSimao777]

Ficou perfeito!

[@backyard.craftsman]

Obrigado irmão. tenha um dia abençoado.😍