Matching arrows to my Longbow, spine and weight, how to make arrows series

[@longbows]

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[@wishneusky]

Well done.... or well said. Here in the Colonies, we do look forward to learning bits and pieces of the craft, presented in a relaxed, and dare I say, entertaining style. Between you two, and Mick Grewcock, there’s a wealth of information to be gleaned, and I do wish to express my gratitudes for it.

[@longbows]

Glad you like it, yes, we will never be as big of a KZbin hit as Mick but we can but try.

[@wishneusky]

@@longbows well, I hadn’t looked at how many followers you and your Dad have on KZbin. Perhaps we all should promote your channel and get your viewership up.

[@longbows]

Thats very kind, if anyone truly knew how to do that they would be kings of KZbin. Its a bit sad really, we want to be able to carry on making the videos and continuing to expand the website www.howtomakealongbow.co.uk to save all the knowledge I have gained from my father, preserve it, I dont have children so will be unable to pass it on in the family, I was imagining KZbin would provide the income for that project, but youtube doesent work that way, it doesent seem to know or care if someone has over 30 years professional experience or has only been doing something for a year, but I live in hope.

[@wishneusky]

@@longbows it doesn’t appear you, or anyone can rely on KZbin as a platform to run a business from, sadly. I’ll do what I can to promulgate (do you like that one) the word on your website as well as KZbin for what it’s worth. For me, at 70 years of age, it’s fun making bows (and arrows soon). But I have an ulterior motive: Grandkids. And making light draw short pvc bows for very little money... for very little people is a fruitful pastime. Wait’ll you hear my plans for inexpensive piles.....

[@longbows]

Thanks VERY very much for the support, I really appreciate it, yes, not trying to run a business from KZbin, I never imagined managing that, more trying to fund the outgoings of the time/money it takes to present the information, again, I thank you for helping with. May you continue to make the grandkids happy.

[@sebastienraymond3648]

I have noticed that a 55# (Lbs) flatbow or longbow does not use the same arrow spine as a recurve bow of the same poundage. Weaker spine between 45-50 is better for a 55# longbow. However, my 55# recurve bow needs arrows between 53-57#. Do you have any idea why? Have a nice day and take care.

[@longbows]

Indeed, we mentioned this at the beggining of the video, in the Longbow the arrows have to curve around the bow, a Recurve bow is `center shot` which means it doesent need to curve around anything.

[@sebastienraymond3648]

@@longbows Thanks you for the answer. So if I resume, it is best to select shafts of 10lbs less than the poundage of the bow when it comes to a flatbow or longbow. Right?

[@longbows]

I will stick to Longbow as its NOT center shot, with Longbow one selects shafts 10-15 lbs less than the weight of the bow, this is with arrows of 28" length, therefore, if you make your arrows longger you will need to select shafts that are stiffer, if you make the arrows shorter than 28" you will need choose lighter shafts, adjust 5;bs per inch of difference, this is all approx and a rule of thumb, we mention this in several of our videos, please take a look or check out www.howtomakealongbow.co.uk

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Please do a video someday showing the Victorian archery technique to achieve the best scores... Stance, Shoulder position, anchor point, release (good v bad). As you say... an hour shooting arrows is worth 4 hours matching arrows.

[@longbows]

OK, we will add it to the list, thanks.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Thanks guys.

[@longbows]

Our pleasure!

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Super Hyper Accurate Mega Scales (link in the description)

[@longbows]

Lol, well, the standard grain scales at least.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Wow, 94 views and only 16 likes... people must be watching it over and over again! Talk about your great video! Kidding aside, this is really clear and useful for understanding wood arrows. Thanks. I have made a lot of aluminum arrows, and a few dozen carbon fiber ones. They are so "perfect" in terms of shaft to shaft spine, but just you try to make a tapered shaft for clout shooting - HA !!

[@longbows]

Glad you found it useful

[@picrust314]

Great video. So the total weight will make the arrow shoot to high/low? And the spine Will determine how it deflects to the right/left?

[@longbows]

that is essentially correct

[@trevorpowdrell5474]

What formula do you use to get the correct arrow spine for an English longbow and does it differ based on the width of the longbow.

[@longbows]

Thats exlained here...kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4DaZmBtdsqrbLc

[@trevorpowdrell5474]

@@longbows Thanks was hoping for something a little more than just 10lbs less than bow weight.

[@longbows]

If you need to know more either watch our other videos on the subject or give us call, number on our website.

[@longbows]

If you need me to help you find another video on the subject here it is...kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWKqpGadhNSGkMk

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

I have a really interesting chart (somewhere) showing the different values for the bow / arrow variations verses the human archer variations. . Stuff like 1/4 inch of draw difference = 15% shaft weight, 10% of spine difference, 2 lb of draw weight - Stuff like that. Have you seen that chart? I believe it was written in the 70's when Olympic archers were still using wood, and before clickers were standard.

[@longbows]

Probably seen it, there are many on the subject.

[@dennisrowley728]

Apologies, I can’t seem to find the donate button.🍃

[@longbows]

It's on the banner at the top of our channel page, to the right of the big picture going across the page and it's in the drop down box below the video with all the links in it etc

[@norseman1137]

Having just bought a 65inch long bow 40# at 28"... I'm wondering what spec of arrow you'd recommend?

[@longbows]

Hi, it would be best to get the correct advice from the dealer/maker of the bow, are you able to do this.

[@norseman1137]

@@longbows unfortunately I don't have that option hence asking general advice 🙏

[@longbows]

Ok, we only deal in English Longbows, is that what you have?

[@norseman1137]

@@longbows yes I do Richard 65inch 40lb

[@longbows]

Marked at 28"?...that's very short for an English Longbow, could you send a picture of the bow to us at [e-mail] and we can take a look.

[@adityakaushik3865]

i want to make arrows for a war bow 45kg draw weight so what could i use instead of horn strips

[@longbows]

Some people have used plastic.

[@adityakaushik3865]

@@longbows what kind of plastic? pvc?

[@longbows]

I dont know, I only use horn.

[@jackboyd147]

how can you add weight to a 125 screw on arrow pile

[@longbows]

Ok don't know, it's not something I have ever had to do. Usually adding weight at the pile end is done by making footed arrows, I have seen some people add a thin rod of metal into the shaft, like a tang.

[@cherokeesfinestindian]

What type of varnish do you use?

[@longbows]

Polyurethane, what type do you use?

[@cherokeesfinestindian]

@@longbows I use urethane. It works well for me.

[@jackboyd147]

were are you located

[@longbows]

We are an online business in the UK, here is my website www.richardheadlongbows.com

[@martindorrance8133]

All equipment varies, but not nearly as much as the archer!

[@longbows]

Exactly