Japanese Bamboo Arrow making my way - DIY Bamboo arrowmaking tutorial

[@jarrettabbott764]

Absolutely beautiful. Probably the best arrow building on KZbin!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much.

[@DwiWarsantoBudiN.]

👍

[@johanrynjah8241]

I'm from the North-Eastern part of India (Meghalaya), back in my village we use to straighten the specially selected Pseudosasa Japonica bamboo by heating the bends with a candle, then we bake them till their colour turns sunset-brown and while they are still hot we apply wax to them so that they absorb the wax and thus making them weather-proof, then we polish and cut them to necessary length, followed by cutting straight grooves on the bamboo for the feather to sit and align, the feathers are then temporarily stick to the grooves using locally made honey-wax, then we stitch the feather to the bamboo using circular braided method (similar to the knitting pattern of a katana handle) followed by the nocking. For the tip of the arrow we use metal which is hammered to a sheet and fold them into a cone shaped head and mounted them to the arrow with a special wax and then we solder the barb to the arrow metal tip using lead . .and an arrow is complete.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Respect!

[@DwiWarsantoBudiN.]

👍

[@usnchief1339]

Beautiful job! I have two large areas of Pseudosasa japonica growing on my Washington property and many canes drying for a few years. Now, i just need to find the time to make some decent arrows. Like bamboo, the wife's honey do list just doesn't stop growing. Your video will be helpful. Thank you!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much for your compliment. You are most welcome. How fantastic that you have your own bamboo shafts. Maybe place 'making arrows' somewhere on the todo list? It's worth doing.

[@user-ic5xu4jh6z]

Thanks for showing the making of this beautiful arrows! Wow!

[@BobWalkerNL]

You are most welcome. Thank you too, for your compliment.

[@grantmiller6570]

Yes, those are really pretty arrows, lovely work.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. :)

[@SoorajPno]

I wish if I could get a bow & arrow from you sensei ...I always wanted to be an archer but then family conditions were not in a favour as earning was not well n family was against...all dreams shattered but when I see people releasing the arrow n arrow hitting up at the mark I feel so happy...You are the master sensei, your students might be lucky to have a teacher like you...You are truly a master a teacher a mentor n a Guru for many ....Thanks for your teaching sensei...❤️🙏🏻

[@BobWalkerNL]

You're welcome

[@OscarRamirez-cm1fs]

Bob Walker sensei

[@miguelpichardi4685]

Dinero no es pretexto.. los dos arcos que tengo, Que por cierto son mi orgullo ,yo mismo los hize. Y no me costaron ni un real. Solo salir a buscar ramas que se presten, luego un enorme tiempo a tallar. Y hacer flechas.. Oviamente hize no sé cuántos arcos que se rompieron y otros que no sirven. Pero así se aprende.. Así que valla al parque o bosque escoge una rama en forma de árbol y has tu arco.

[@seanmurphy1946]

Great video!!! You are a highly skilled craftsmen and a pleasure to watch you at your craft

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you :) I wish it may inspire you.

[@carlcoco2140]

Thank you for showing the paper tube trick on the fletchings, I have struggled with the rear bindings for years!! This will save me hours of frustration.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Most welcome

[@1czechit1]

Thanks for teaching me how to do my own. It was fun to do and they shoot great!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Briljant! Most welcome. I wish you lots of archery fun.

[@larrywhalen127]

Beautiful Craftmanship, and a pleasure to watch your artistry. Have made my own field arrows but have always used feathers I purchased though the shop, but this time believe I will use some from either a hawk or an owl that resides in my area if they prove suitable. Thank you for sharing with us, as this was most appreciated.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. That is nice to hear. All you need for your fletches is the right length of the feathers and the courage to cut them. Please enjoy your practice.

[@jtc1947]

LARRY? DO NOT USE THE FEATHERS OF A RAPTOR! YOU COULD BE ACCUSED OF POACHING THE BIRDS! BIG NO-NO! Use wild turkey feathers! They are more suitable for fletching arrows!

[@vikeshsingh4387]

@@BobWalkerNL lĺ0

[@DwiWarsantoBudiN.]

👍

[@tyronekim3506]

Wow! Accurate as well as beautifully made arrows. My hat's off to you.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so much for the compliment.

[@draven3838]

I use the same roller jig to wrap my feathers with string, you can leave out the glue part and just use the lacquer to bind the thread, I use hard as nails clear and colors on my arrow and they last forever. Just a thought to maybe make it easier for you and others

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you for the tip! :)

[@keychannel4687]

I think the finished arrow must be kept in a museum because it takes a lot of time. The enemy or the prey would be naturally dead before it is completed.! It is an artwork rather than a weapon

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you

[@jameseruera9642]

beautiful workmanship, thankyou for sharing

[@BobWalkerNL]

You are welcome. Thank you for you kind reply.

[@jaksaradman1627]

Great job.I use yadaka bambo picked at the end of the dry season in Anhui province, it's thick, density and light. Arashiyama bambo yadaka is slightly heavier.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you. Any pictures of your arrows?

[@jaksaradman1627]

@@BobWalkerNL I prefer the medieval technique.

[@joeestes531]

Awesome video! Great craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you for your kind words. Most welcome.

[@apiletal]

Very clear and beautiful work Thanks.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you too.

[@tonitouchberry894]

I was looking forward to the process of selecting the proper bamboo from the field and how to cut, clean and cure the wood properly for arrow making! So sorry you didn't include that as I have a good bamboo source and would like to try to make a few arrows myself!

[@BobWalkerNL]

No bamboo fields here sadly. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to your video on harvesting, curing, and prepping the shafts from your own bamboo. Would be good to post content yourself right?! Please keep me posted.

[@Kap11th]

Outstanding amount of quality work

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you for these kind words.

[@fadzerhamm.f5036]

I grew these japanese arrow bamboo in my yard, but it's hard to get the perfect shape and size each time. Beautiful work btw

[@BobWalkerNL]

How cool. I think you have to grow acres of bamboo to be able to mix and match. Thank you very much for the compliment.

[@fadzerhamm.f5036]

@@BobWalkerNL I might need to do so, they're pretty easy to grow here, I got good batch every so and then, but still need to straighten in up a bit. I'll use your video as a reference next time, and again, beautiful craftsmanship Sensei.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so very much. You can use heat to straighten them. I think you will find footage of that on KZbin. ENJOY!

[@DwiWarsantoBudiN.]

👍👍

[@davidlefort8551]

BEAUTEFUL craftmanship

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thanks so much

[@YeshuaIsTheTruth]

Those are very pretty arrows

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much for you compliment.

[@YeshuaIsTheTruth]

@@BobWalkerNL Thank you for imparting knowledge

[@hansmuller9575]

Perefect and meditative working attitude. Great result. Congratulation.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Danke schön

[@MrSunmorning]

Absolutely beautiful :D

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so very much :)

[@nathanielbaptiste9088]

Wow that's awesome I love this part of Japanese bow and arrows I need a teacher who will teach me to mastered japanese archery skills.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Please do, you will not be disappointed.

[@nathanielbaptiste9088]

I will not be disappointed sensi 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@jarlhalfdan6533]

Wow, excellent job, fanstastic!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much for your kind words.

[@hecastilho1]

Excelente vídeo! Apresentação perfeita e detalhada, apresentando como fazer os mínimos detalhes. Parabéns e obrigado!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Muito obrigada pelo elogio.

[@The_Original_Brad_Miller]

Beautifully done, I see you have done these once or twice.

[@BobWalkerNL]

It took me about 5 years to meet my standards and even now... :)

[@rolandfilo540]

Really nice and inspirational art and video. Regarding the music I really love that as well, may I ask you to tell me which songs can be heard in this video please? Thanks so much in advance.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much for the compliment. Honestly, I do not remember the name of the music. Maybe if you use a music search app on a smartphone, it can be found.

[@miguelveratraditionalarche9374]

Beautyful Work. For me Outstanding!!!🙏 pretty arrows. Thanks for Sharing

[@BobWalkerNL]

You are moste welcome. :)

[@ironforge039]

Nicely made video Bob. Well done.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Danke schön.

[@Hain72]

Wundervolle und passende Musik dazu. Hervorragende Arbeit.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Danke schön.

[@alittleextra2832]

if i spend this much time and effort on an arrow am never gonna shoot it.... it belongs in a museum.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much for your friendly compliment

[@julesverne3157]

Wow u r an artist man! Loved to watch

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thanks man

[@4khilys]

That loop trick is really clever, first time I've seen it

[@BobWalkerNL]

Enjoy using it.

[@alexfraser5644]

Cane fishing Rods was the first time I used it.

[@salamander3794]

Domo arigatō, Bob Walker-sensei, for sharing your most artful craftmanship in this way...! May I respectfully inquire as to how you even DYE the feathers yourself in this magnificent colour, as you write at 02:15 ?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Dōitashimashite, Patrick san. Of course you may. I am planning on doing a video on that soon. I use white Turkey feathers and dye that is meant for dyeing flyfish feathers. The whole process takes some time to tweak. After understanding what happens, it is real easy. Please have a little patience.

[@salamander3794]

Bob Walker-sensei, thank you very much, I think would be of great value to us all! *bow*

[@archangelusmc8860]

Awesome video you made some beautiful arrows thank you very much for the lessons

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you and welcome

[@samaeru666]

Very nice and instructive video! Question: how do you dye your feathers?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. I use powder dye, for flyfish feathers. I dilude it with water and heat it au bain Marie in a jar. It's very important to clean the feathers with dishwasher soap first, for the dye to stay on. Rinse of real well and air dry on a tea towel. Some people use food dye. That is mostly done for bright, poppy colors. When I wish for a more gradient effect, I dye the feathers when stil wet. If I want a straight line, I make sure the feathers are real dry and that I don't agitate the jar. Enjoy!

[@samaeru666]

@@BobWalkerNL thank you very much for your answer! I'll try that next time

[@gemfaceter]

You did a great job beautiful arrows thanks for the video.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you too and you are most welcome.

[@markturner693]

Hi, beautiful arrows. Where do you get your tips/points from?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. I got the points (Yanone) from Asahi Archery in Japan.

[@markturner693]

It looks an amazing category of archery. I make standard woodies but looking to venture into bamboo. I’m part way through some bamboo Manchu arrows but would love to give these a go too. Was it easy to dye the feather? Any special dye or techniques you use?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Good job. Wish you enjoy it. Although they had plenty in stock, the Manchu used mainly Birch wood and Poplar in stead of Bamboo. Length of both Japanese and Chinese arrows would be around the same. Most arrows were very heavy, for lots of kinetic energy / impact. Feather dyeing takes some practice. Especially when you want to control the aria you want to dye or not to dye. I use feather dye, made for dyeing fly fish feathers. It is very important to wash the feathers with dishwasher soap, before dyeing them. Enjoy!

[@johnemmons9087]

Very nice. How do you place the nock in reference to the fletching for Kyudo? Thank you!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. For Kyudo the nock (Hazu) slot is placed vertical, when the fletching (Hane = wing) is held like the Mercedes logo.

[@teja9676]

Excellent videos

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much.

[@sonnyjohnson8581]

Love your work you are Who I would want to be like if you will You have the tiger and dragon in your Eye much respect ps where do you teach.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much for your kind reply.

[@CHRISTIAN-pc2zl]

Nice and cool work

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so very much.

[@akademiawesomearchery]

lovely arrow...nice

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much.

[@joelamorimporto9553]

Exelente trabalho. É tão perfeito. Que eu não arremessada às flechas. Guardaria somente para apresentação. Parabéns.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Muito obrigado por este elogio.

[@Soviless99]

wonderful video, whats the jig you used to allow easy rotation of the arrow during laquering etc

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so much. I made the jig myself. Just a block of wood and 4 small wheels.

[@Soviless99]

@@BobWalkerNL okay thanks! the video made me want to go shoot my yumi, what is the type of yumi you have? i have a maple fiberglass one i got from lancaster archer, its the cheapest i could afford. I really want to make some Ya and to do it the most efficent way i can. I have the same fletching jig too by bohning :)

[@BobWalkerNL]

I have the Jikishin III, Bamboo and fiberglass, and the Bamboo with Maple from Sarmat Archery. If you look up Sarmat Archery with Google, you can send the owner an e-mail and ask about prices. His Yumi will be on his website soon he told me. Enjoy your Yumi, for it will be pleased with you shooting it. I wish you joy on making Ya. It is wonderful making your own. Why wait? :)

[@blankaccount1329]

Thanks, so accurately

[@BobWalkerNL]

Most welcome

[@walshy2116]

And of course he would have that hair style. I had it not too long ago too. Just saying, it seems to fit a Japanese craftsman.

[@BobWalkerNL]

It is a feeling. Thank you for our compliment.

[@АлекссандрЧеркасов]

Это же не стрела, а произведение искусства 👍👍👍

[@BobWalkerNL]

Огромное спасибо

[@WV591]

nice job. i used to use the fletching tape but it's not worth it. back to messy glue. feathers stay on much longer

[@gmkhn66]

Holding it down with the string ensures longer durability

[@BobWalkerNL]

True. Only thing is that with me the string seems to wear and tear after some months.

[@BobWalkerNL]

I'm back to clue too. After some time it seems the best option.

[@ILhamKambaa]

Good DIY arrow making from bambu

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much :)

[@sencveyoutube9231]

Nice Thanks For The Tips

[@BobWalkerNL]

You are most welcome.

[@ВиталийКандратов]

и тут я вспомнил, как делал стрелы лет 10 тому назад. из кленовой ветки выпрямленной на костре, наконечника из куска метала (что отыскал в куче хлама), и оперение из рядом каркающей вороны. чёрт, и мне ведь они казались красивыми. а эти так вообще.. стрелять было бы жалко, такой красотой.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Complements on your arrow. Thank you very much for your kind words.

[@BennyCFD]

Beautiful work. The Lacquer would have been much more than enough to seal the winding's.

[@BobWalkerNL]

True, as a sealant it is. For me applying the glue makes the surface smooth, which saves sanding. It also ensures that the color of the thread stays bright.

[@wrongturnarchery2337]

Beautiful

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much.

[@karlgunther-turkisharchery4272]

Beautiful arrows, my friend!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. I am honored.

[@mickleblade]

Beautiful arrows, I'd be scared to use them on 3D field round though, losing one after all that work would make this grown man cry!

[@dericsion3480]

id be scared not to use em, what a waste of time to just let em sit there.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you. Fall is here. Less time for Bonsai, more time for new arrows.

[@BobWalkerNL]

It's like good wine. Drink it and buy new one.

[@adinshankar7549]

nice workmanship

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much.

[@antwantuan4040]

Are the fletching off set or straight Please I would like to start making some of these arrows too

[@BobWalkerNL]

Great! I wish you enjoy making them. For Japanese style arrows I choose straight over helical. Typically one makes half of the arrows with left-wing feathers (Haya, spinning clockwise) and half with right-wing feathers (Otoya, spinning counter clockwise). When firing your two arrows, you shoot one of both.

[@Rolandas466]

Great video

[@BobWalkerNL]

Well thank you

[@pinocolada4254]

Mooie pijlen! Met de nadruk op echt mooi!! Waar haal je de bamboe blanks vandaan? Ben bang dat ik troep koop als ik ze online bestel.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Dank voor je compliment. De schachten bestel ik normaal gesproken bij Sarmat Archery. Op dit moment is het moeilijk in te schatten of er leveringsmogelijkheden zijn. Je zou een e-mail kunnen sturen naar hen. De schachten die in Nederland verkocht worden (b.v. bij Asgaard) zijn doorgaans slechts 33 inch max. Bij Kyudopfeile.de kun je carbon en alu kopen van 1 meter. Die zijn lichter (een doorgaans dunner) dan Bamboe en ze vliegen daardoor sneller.

[@pinocolada4254]

@@BobWalkerNL bedankt voor de info. 33" is lang genoeg voor mij. Ik ben van plan een eigen boog voor mijn buurjongen te maken. Hij komt graag kijken en meedoen met boog en luchtbuksschieten. Dan samen bamboepijlen maken, zodat hij een beetje betrokken is bij het proces. Ik wil een rotan recurve shortbow maken van een bo staf. En dan bamboe pijlen om een beetje in de juiste stijl te blijven.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Fantastisch! Dat is een hele mooie gedachte. Ik heb goede ervaringen met Asgaard. Geniet van het proces. 🙏

[@nightxtalker5550]

Amazing artwork I must say, I am trying to make my own arrows too but I couldn't find the dimensions of the original fletching used for this type of arrows. What dimensions did you use to cut your feathers?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you for your compliment. The feathers are 15 cm. which is nearly 6 inches (5.9). Enjoy making your arrows.

[@generalprincipeconejo1088]

magnifica flecha tienes algun video de como hacer el arco ?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Tristemente no. Tal vez Sarmat Archery tiene?

[@gianluigimarino8264]

Great job

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so much.

[@dimas152mm]

what's the measurements of the fletching feathers? i want to try making one since nobody here in my country made japanese style archery gears(bows, arrows etc)

[@BobWalkerNL]

I wish you enjoy making them. It might even become a good seller. I use 6 inch feathers, plus 1 cm. on either side for your maki.

[@dimas152mm]

thank you!

[@robertverschueren9136]

Very nice ! where do you buy the 'feather machine' ?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Fairbow

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. The fletching jig is from Europe Archery. You can buy them anywhere. Just search for 'fletching jig'. Enjoy making your own arrows.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Eagle feathers were very popular. Most feathers used then (f.i. Sea Eagle) are forbidden now, as the birds are protected species these days. I use white Turkey feathers, which I dye.

[@BobWalkerNL]

I honestly do not know. I think shooting Sea Eagles would be a very hard job. I use Bamboo for Japanese arrows and Pine for 'Western' arrows. I have some Birch too; Chinese used Poplar and Birch, although they had lots of Bamboo at hand.

[@smokybear4204]

Where could you buy bamboo shafts like this for people who would like to make their own?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Where do you live?

[@maxconfusion9948]

Cool video.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much.

[@RobinhoodarrowsRHA]

Beautiful to watch. Thanks for posting 😎

[@BobWalkerNL]

Very nice of you to say. Thank you.

[@alecmccullough2146]

I normally don't comment but..... amazing craftmenship, after all that work I would display it not shoot it 😂cause of how beautiful it is!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so very much.

[@sonnyjohnson8581]

And also where can I buy the gear you Have to make my arrows.

[@BobWalkerNL]

I buy the materials in several places. sarmatarchery.com for the shafts, www.bogensportwelt.de for the nocks. I order full feathers, which I cut and dye. Points come from Japan. I think Google will be of help in your search for materials. Enjoy!

[@rxverb6537]

I make nice arrows sometimes myself but...when you lose them it sucks!

[@BobWalkerNL]

True

[@davidnolan9044]

What kind of lacquer do you use for this?

[@BobWalkerNL]

I use water based high gloss PU lacquer. It is almost odorless and hardens quite fast. I prefer a few thin layers over one or two thick coats.

[@erick4139]

Beau travail 👍👍👍👍

[@BobWalkerNL]

Merci bien.

[@poppo_kyudo]

Hi,Where did you get this shaft?

[@BobWalkerNL]

sarmatarchery.com

[@darylobey8867]

Thos arrows are art and you ise them as tsrget pratice :D very nice work

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. Indeed I do. Keeps me busy, between teaching, training and Bonsai work.

[@skeets6060]

So where do you get shafts that are so close from one end to the other?

[@BobWalkerNL]

sarmatarchery.com/shop/bamboo-shafts/

[@zeke1933]

3:28 Where can I get this red tool for feather placing

[@BobWalkerNL]

You can search 'fletching jig' or 'arrow fletching jig'. Most likely you will find an online store in your country. Enjoy making your own arrows.

[@zeke1933]

@@BobWalkerNL thanks man

[@MrSilva960]

Duck feathers big and larger are better, the wind flows, like aileron they reach more far away, in cross shape get more accuracy ! Want made a experience ?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you for the tip. I will give it a try. Do you have any personal experience with them?

[@Airtube-2hrb]

Did you make the songs too?

[@BobWalkerNL]

I use royalty free songs. I only play guitar.

[@40LIFESTYLES]

Perfect shot dude cheers 🍻🔥 👍

[@BobWalkerNL]

Many thanks!

[@muhammadnasir3347]

What the title of the first music back sound Sir, I like it 😀

[@BobWalkerNL]

Sorry, I really do not remember. But, thank you.

[@velazquezarmouries]

so you dont use yanone? and you simulate the weight of the tang of the yanone with the brass rod?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so much for your questions. I think you mean the Yanone used in warfare and for ceremonial purposes, made by blacksmiths. I do indeed use them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3WpiouXgqdgqbM Yanone means Point. So modern arrows use modern Yanone. www.asahi-archery.co.jp/kyudo_en_jp/k_2/items_en8.php This is better for modern targets. Old time warheads would also be destroyed by the constant landing in the sand. Besides that, a handmade warhead cost about $ 15,00 - $ 50,00 a piece. Modern day archers mostly do not want their arrows top heavy, so the flight is a little more straight. I like my arrows a little more heave in the front (FOC), so indeed I insert some weight. Heavy arrows and Yanone of course were used to ensure high kinetic impact. In today's archery luckily there is no need for high impact.

[@MrDaraKM]

good idea

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you.

[@robertdubois2917]

Can you drill the shaft and glue threads for a broadhead?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Drilling a Bamboo shaft is easy, since the Bamboo is mostly hollow(ish).

[@Captain-Electro]

One year later... one arrow... 🤣 A bit of an exaggeration but it takes patience and consistency to do anything in archery. Nicely built!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you. It takes about a week for 12 arrows. Of course I only attent to them in my spare time. Should I have more time, it would take about three days. In that time I would be able to make about 20 arrows.

[@cbsos4u1952]

Great video, do you buy the bamboo shaft or do you make them?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. I have a friend in Kiev who provides me with these shafts.

[@SuperGaspardo]

what's the name of the soundtrack please ! good job!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so much. I honestly do not remember the name of the track. It's a royalty free track.

[@이재욱-u8t]

How long length this arrow?👍👍

[@BobWalkerNL]

1 metre

[@bigweb0311]

Would like to see the harvest of bamboo from start to finish

[@BobWalkerNL]

Would be nice indeed. Straighten it over a little fire, scraping and sanding the notches... The bamboo in my garden is not strong enough for that. Not enough sun here. It needs to come from f.i. Japan or China. The work is done already, which gives my room to focus on the actual arrow making.

[@bigweb0311]

Bob Walker sensei copy that! I wasn’t sure if ya did that as well. I asked because I have a 1/4 acre or more of 7 species of bamboo. Mostly running bamboo and ur video made me think of a way to get some use outta it before I bulldozer the non native invasive plant lol. Maybe sell some fishing poles? Lol

[@BobWalkerNL]

Could you do a video on Bamboo shafts maybe? That would be very interesting. You make the shafts then I make the arrows of it. International project.

[@bigweb0311]

Bob Walker sensei I am no where near as talented as you my friend. I have lots of bamboo I could send to ya!? Lmao

[@jonahlevi3178]

What is the song starting at 10:15? It's really good

[@jonahlevi3178]

Ok I Shazamed it it's temptation Jincheng Zhang

[@lazygizmo]

What a excellent arrows you made to lose after the third trip to target practice. I would be too paranoid to use them if I made them like this. :V

[@BobWalkerNL]

Lost a few nocks meanwhile...

[@travelcompass591]

HI :-) Beautiful videos. Can get your arrow making tools online. I live IN Peru Sacred Valley and there is a scarcity of technical stuff here. Thank you.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you so very much. 🙏 Yes, you can buy all components online. Just type 'fletching jig' and you will find them. Also arrow shafts, nocks, poins, etc. Easy way would be E-bay, I guess. Feathers you can also look for in the forest (if legal). Good luck and enjoy.

[@travelcompass591]

@@BobWalkerNL Great, thank you. Yes, I will look around for turkeyish feathers.

[@CHRISTIAN-pc2zl]

What kind of pen is that. What color is that, for wood?

[@BobWalkerNL]

www.posca.com/en/range/

[@TheTartKnight]

Precious arrow ^^ Question, what animal is the bone nock from?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. I honestly do not have a clue where the nocks originate from.

[@badweetabix]

Is there a video on how to make the bow?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Maybe you could ask the manufacturer? Sarmat Archery.

[@bogatejamesryan4971]

Wait, was that a yumi?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Indeed

[@mickjenner6697]

If you shoot two arrows , please put 2 red Xs , I pucker way too much seeing a beautiful arrow almost getting ruined by the next , Nice job

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you. 🙏🏻 Honestly I did shoot off some nocks allready. That really hurts.

[@mickjenner6697]

@@BobWalkerNL the sound of a tight group is a nice that's a two edged sword , a carbon arrow has no soul but wood or grass ?? Just started messing around building wood arrows , and if it requires failure for success, I'm gonna be a genius one day,,,one day

[@BobWalkerNL]

@@mickjenner6697 How are they coming along? Enjoy! Striving for that one day allready makes you succesfull.

[@mickjenner6697]

@@BobWalkerNL my latest batch of 6 got 3 that want to group and group where I'm wanting, Still trying various paints, varnish and stain to see what works the best Started with a thumb ring last year and am loving it , seems I'm ok at making thumb rings though , I have a bucket of them now , hehe

[@mickjenner6697]

I just made a great set , got some grey goose feathers from stephan raab , and boy do I feel pleased with myself,

[@szb1998]

Good tutorial for all arrow makers, who want to make Japanese-style arrows, but if it stands for Kyudo, You've made few mistakes - the feathers are in wrong alignment and also, I suppose, that they are from the same wing on both arrows. Furthermore, for Kyudo arrows, the brass weight is redundant, because the center of mass should be near the center of the arrow for flat trajectory.

[@ironforge039]

szb9 Feather alignment? Can you give some more details please.

[@szb1998]

@@ironforge039sure, in kyudo the feathers are in "Mercedes emblem" shape, when on the string (one feather pointing up). Here are some more details www.kyudo.com/kyudo-e4.html

[@BobWalkerNL]

Indeed in Kyu - Do one uses slightly different build arrows. Thank you for putting that out. No need for heavy tip and of course Yugaeri makes room for feathers to pass freely. In Kyu - Jutsu there is no time for Yugaeri; you want to nock another arrow asap, since you want to shoot faster than the archer on the other side of the battlefield. Also you want the tip to be heavy for more impact. Ancient Yanone were very heavy to ensure a lot of kinetic energy and heavy impact. My target did not like me to use my willowleaf Yanone at all, so I came up with a diferent solution. In traditional Japanese arrowmaking btw little weights are inserted in the shaft, to ensure the same balans in every set of arrows. I use only Haya and I am very happy with that. When I communicate with people I like to use the word 'differences' opposed to 'mistakes'.

[@szb1998]

Aa far as i know "Kyujutsu" is just an old name for "Kyudo" (before "spiritualisation" of it, as one of the arts of war - "Bujutsu"), to this day there are schools of combat japanese archery, such as Heki Ryu, whitch I am practicing currently and the "symmetrical" feathers are helpful for rapid sgooting. Also we don't do yugaeri, but a hand movement similar to turkish khatra, to help the arrow pass the bow, the result is the same as with yugaeri. I see that maybe "mistakes" was too strong word in this case, I think I ignored the phrase "my way" in the title, sorry for that.

[@ironforge039]

Bob Walker sensei Good answer Bob. There are so many many ‘differences’ in archery that it’s virtually impossible to determine right from wrong. In my sixty years of bending bows I’ve come to the conclusion that really great archers have just two things in common, the first is an intimate knowledge of their equipment and the second is, a consistency of technique regardless of what the equipment is or what the method of shooting is. When we look at archers across the globe we constantly observe what appear to be contradictions to us yet to others it’s normal. The results speak for themselves. Personally I like to shoot many different types of bows using different styles just to challenge the brain and comfort zone. In my experience, the Yumi I believe, is probably the least efficient form of archery that I’ve yet encountered, it’s big, slow and clunky. Having said that, I need to quickly add, that it is also the richest in traditions and is by far the most satisfying and fulfilling way to spend time, I love it. I’ve grown to an age where the flight of an arrow is such a joy to watch not just because the eye sight is still good enough but also because occasionally, I actually hit what I’ve aimed at ha ha. Right or wrong just keep aiming higher.