From Broom to Bow

[@DanSantanaBows]

Most broom handles will have some runout, so you may have to chase a growth ring like I did here. If you find a perfect one with straight fibers across the back you won’t have to. For more build tips check out the description of the video and my board bow tutorial dansantanabows.com/how-to-make-a-board-bow/

[@bifbofbadoo8971]

Drawknife master! Perfect blend of skill, storytelling, and delightful music.

[@DanSantanaBows]

Thanks again! My cousin’s music has really done a lot for the videos

[@davidcowles8287]

Watching you work reminds me how badly I need to sharpen my tools… beautiful video as always Dan!

[@DanSantanaBows]

That’s why I keep so many knives handy, helps keep the edges fresher. If I do anything hard on the edge I use a certain knife to save the others from the abuse

[@garettcline1365]

Music and skill combine for such a great viewing experience. Love your content, please keep persisting!

[@DanSantanaBows]

thanks Garett, you got it!

[@Gauchooriental]

After watching this I feel like picking out my bow and listen to Paco de Lucia on the headphones!!! Again great job and inspiring music

[@brunofporto]

I am planning on using shovel handles as a start to practice as they are cheap and readly available before going to staves, that are hard to find or very expensive here in Portugal. :) Really nice video. Thank you very much.

[@joakim2407]

Glad I stumbled upon your channel. Quality content, well edited. Thanks.

[@beesmongeese2978]

I started one a year ago, I think I should finish it now!

[@DanSantanaBows]

The issue I had was losing a lot of thickness after chasing a ring. There wasn’t too much stave left after that. If you can find a perfect broom that’s a big head start

[@mariaterezamarinho4305]

Uallll, trabalhos perfeitos e sua organização é de dar inveja. Belíssimo parabéns primo. Abraços a todos.

[@DanSantanaBows]

Abraços Maria, muito obrigado!

[@jamesrobertson6959]

Very cool thanks

[@almubarizunarchery4607]

Excellent video dan! Have you considered making a video on types of bow breaks, what their causes are?

[@DanSantanaBows]

I’m editing that video now! How to break a bow 2: How not to…or something like that. Should be out on saturday or sunday

[@almubarizunarchery4607]

@@DanSantanaBows Wow what are the chances! If you know who i am, im the one you commented on reddit, the ash full compass english warbow, you said it was stiff in the handle, and im working on it currently. Wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t cause you go through so many bows on the subreddit. There is a short of a bow on my channel before the one i posted on the subreddit that smashed halfway on the top limb. Thanks so much for your help!

[@LongBowMan89]

Dan, beautiful work my friend.. what was the broom stick made of maple ?

[@DanSantanaBows]

That’s what I think but I’m not sure. It was tricky getting a ring chased but this piece really needed it

[@robbaker9817]

Great kids bow

[@DanSantanaBows]

kids bows can be the most fun to be honest!

[@growinmoflower3391]

Nice bow ✌

[@stefanhansen5882]

Super cool. What was the diameter of the broom handle to begin with?

[@brunofporto]

Would be possible to have a longer draw lenght even if it had a lower draw weight?

[@DanSantanaBows]

Yes. Definitely yes if you make it longer

[@brunofporto]

@@DanSantanaBowsThanks! :) For all your work. It is of great inspiration.

[@LitoGeorge]

Dan, yesterday I asked a clarifying question on the chisels holder I saw in one of your other videos. The question has been answered by watching this video, so no need to answer there, thanks. However, a new question arises - why does your ample sized workbench move and flex so much? Is it the lack of diagonal supports (top to bottom etc) between the legs? Thanks

[@ekimovGELANN]

Is it an oak? Or what?)))

[@DanSantanaBows]

probably maple but not 100% sure. More info in the description

[@BubuH-cq6km]

😎👍🏼

[@jreedhoffman1054]

Is it possible I could buy a bow from you?

[@DanSantanaBows]

check out my site and let me know what draw specs and design you’re looking for

[@FPSWildlifeAngler]

what was the lbs on the bow ?

[@DanSantanaBows]

20# at 20” there’s always more info in the description

[@EricaSwallow]

Who would have thought a broom handle would turn out to be such a handsome bow? Nice!

[@DanSantanaBows]

Tool handles are a great source of wood if you can’t find anything else. A few issues ago in primitive archer magazine there’s even a build along for a bow from a pair of axe handles

[@EricaSwallow]

@@DanSantanaBows Oh wow, sounds like that'd be a mini bow!