Making a Self Bow - First Person Bow Build

[@DreamcraftBows]

Check out also my website and store: dreamcraftbows.com/en_GB/new Thanks for watching guys!!!

[@FireCrack83]

I did my first Flat Bow from an round about 8 cm thick ash sapling. it might not be perfect, it might not be powerful (about 28 lb) but i love it cause I made it all by myself with a knive , a drawknive and a file! would like to try to chase growthrings one day but i cant get proper ash trees for that. But if i ever do i come back to watch this :-)

[@robertmooney1492]

As an experienced bowyer, I love the way this guy reduces a frigging log 5 in in diameter to a thin, elegant trad bow without using several thousand dollars of electric table equipment, unlike some of the "expert" bowyers on yt.

[@DreamcraftBows]

Appreciate it!!!

[@itatane]

Simple but elegant design. She's a beauty.

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thank you sir! The siplicity is what I like the most when it comes to my personal bows.

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

That’s bloody beautiful 👏👏

[@garettcline1365]

great looking bow! ive used ash in a few pieces and its awesome to work with. gotta say the way you chased the growth ring on the back was cool to watch. definitely a little nerve wracking but cool!

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thank you sir! Yes, it's decent bow wood and wonderful looker! Yeah, I've got tough time with it 😂😂

[@Mamabrew]

Amazing as always 🙌🏼🫶🏽

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thank you 💪💪

[@Schechsi_handcraft]

Hey, do you use dead ash wood for bowmaking? Here in Europe you find nearly more deadwood than alive ash. I always go with deadwood, because its already fully dry but still good inside. Otherwise, i would have a guilty conscience ;)

[@DreamcraftBows]

I'm not felling trees by myself, I buy wood as already harvested logs. The ash I had was already suffering from diseases (judging by the latest growthrings). You're right, ash is definetely not doing well here in Europe. Greetings from Poland :)

[@sampatel1111]

Amazing

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thank you sir!

[@peppersBSL]

What do you use for 'sealing' finish on wood ?

[@Sheepdog1314]

excellent

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thank you!

[@sarangunya]

What is that milky Liquid you use for finish? It looks like diluted wood glue, but i think its smth different. I always finish my bows with danish oil or linseed oil.

[@DreamcraftBows]

It's a water based varnish (Vidaron). I used linseed oil too, have to try danish one! Thank you for the comment.

[@sarangunya]

@@DreamcraftBows danish oil gives a shiny darken look. But it’s a bit sticky if you wipe it off a little bit too late. But I like it the most.

[@croft5941]

Can you do a video on how to add wood to make a high riser handle on a bow that came from a thin stave

[@DreamcraftBows]

I will make such a one in the future 💪

[@georgepats1168]

Why did you remove the back wood ?

[@DreamcraftBows]

Growthings on the back were very thin. Such ash growthrings are very brittle. I removed wood from the back to get better quality rings for the bow

[@georgepats1168]

@@DreamcraftBows ok but I thought the narrower the rings the denser the wood is

[@РустамБла]

Очень хороший и приятный канал!друзья,больше активности!пишите комментарии ставьте лайки и рекомендуете друзьям!!!!

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thank you my friend! I really appreciate your support!!!

[@plim5]

Яка вологість заготовки перед початком роботи?

[@DreamcraftBows]

Approx 9%

[@yar0slav4ik]

красава, мужик, уважаю мужчин, которые умеют работать руками. Мой дедушка был токарем, слесарем и с деревом работать умел

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thank you!!!

[@handforgedknives8548]

Хорошая работа брат хотел спросить сколько фунтов в этом Луке

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thank you! The draw is approx 20kg

[@kennethgreene7124]

Your videos are very cool. Just curious where did you learn to speak English?

[@DreamcraftBows]

Thanks! Mainly in the school :) (we learn English and German)

[@josecardoso6231]

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[@DreamcraftBows]

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