Traditional Longbow. I make an Ash Longbow. How to Make a Survival/Bushcraft Longbow from Ash.

[@fx-82]

I don't know why, but the combination of music and you playing with your dog made me tear up. This means that you're an excellent content-creator and that you earned my sub

[@MickGrewcock]

Hello, and thank you for letting me know how I earned your sub. That scene affects me in the same way. I hope I continue to make videos that interest you. Thanks for watching. Mick

[@stauffap]

You're a great presenter. I enjoy your videos very much. Have you done this professionaly at some point?

[@MickGrewcock]

+stau ffap Thank you, that's a very kind comment. No, never presented in any capacity, professional or otherwise. Best wishes, Mick

[@jockeberg4089]

I just have to agree with this. I'm really impressed with the high quality of your videos. Not just the technical bits, but the presentation and the editing too. Really professional.

[@MickGrewcock]

Hello Jocke! Thank you for that encouraging comment! Really appreciate you watching and letting me know that you enjoyed it. Atb, Mick

[@johnroberts3723]

Theres something magical about harvesting your own wood, the smell and feel of it, also having a love for trees and respecting how important they are in nature.

[@CircmcisionIsChi1dAbus3]

If you've never smelled the fruity/sugary scent of douglas wood, you're missing out. If you've ever seen outdoorsman cutting wood or doing anything, one of the first things they sometimes do is smell it. Almost as if to make sure it smells proper XD like food almost. You test it with your sense of sight first, then touch, then smell. With how much modern life has such a hyper fixation on sight and sound, you lose those more primal senses of touch and smell. That's why there is an eastern philosophical saying, "touch grass" as a way to connect with your primal roots. Kind of like "stop to smell the roses"

[@agkruger6972]

Good morning from South Africa. You're the inspiration for hundreds of us bow makers down here nowadays. Thank you sincerely. Beautiful music choices ,Binge watching together with some friends today.

[@MickGrewcock]

Good Morning South Africa! It must be spring for you. Thank you for the compliment. I hope you have a beer or two in hand 😉

[@phantomairsoft1]

It was so majestic and beautiful when you finally got the bow in the right shape and you pulled it back

[@LS-VR]

I love hearing the pheasant or turkey in the backround! I love hearing wildlife calls. It’s very comforting to me.

[@armedhippy7685]

Enjoyed the video. Kettle in the coals, sausage snack, dog, camera work. Well done. You touched on the heart of it all somehow. A few creature comforts and busy hands. Thanks!

[@MickGrewcock]

Hello! Glad you enjoyed the ambience I created in this video. Thank you for watching and leaving your thoughtful comment. Happy New Year. Mick

[@AmanVerma-mm2bf]

that music, that peace/serenity on your face, the part where you finally pull the arrow and how the music changes at that point - cool and awesome! Kudos sir

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Aman, glad you enjoyed and thank you for telling me. Appreciated. Atb, Mick

[@navaxoalaska3749]

I wish you health and peace to your life my friend. Very nice video. Love from Greece.

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you 🙏

[@lindseyzacek5211]

I like how you held the tree and drew back the imaginary elusive bow..like you where asking the tree if it wouldn't mind being a bow..very cool.

[@calebelgrande2650]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen and after watching this video you filled my heart with joy. This video is truly amazing, the music, the environment, the editing, peace, and of course your amazing attitude. Thank you so much Grewcock.

[@MickGrewcock]

Hi there, that is a superb comment for me to read. Much appreciated. Thank you so much. Hopefully you've found some other videos on my channel that you like. Mick

[@woodslore8537]

Bushcrafting and tea. Always amazed me why so many bushcrafters (myself included) make tea while working in the woods. It just seems to be a common practice no matter what country. Love the the bow by the way. Well done.

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you! Tea, in the woods. Perfect!

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

This is where it all began? This is so great that you recorded your first adventure into bow making.

[@MickGrewcock]

Yes John, this video records making my very first bow - and apart from a laminate bow, I have filmed every bow since!

[@Coste1072]

Nice guy. Especially like the way he treats his faithful companion. Enjoyed the video, Thank you.

[@jessicawhitaker550]

this guy is really amazing

[@MickGrewcock]

😃

[@gholemcz]

Indeed. You are awesome man!

[@MickGrewcock]

I wish I was!!!

[@yishaipiano3928]

Mick Grewcock you are, trust me...

[@oscarhagemann3381]

Best video i have seen on how to make a longbow

[@MickGrewcock]

Wow, thank you. Appreciate your comment - and thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

[@gorillabum4182]

The best channel on youtube so far

[@MickGrewcock]

Gorilla Bum Thank you 🙏

[@gorillabum4182]

@@MickGrewcock I'm wishing you health and wellness, we love your vids, you're such an inspirational person, keep posting videos Mick, we love you

[@MickGrewcock]

Gorilla Bum Bless you 🙏🙏

[@AnimationsCraftingMore]

Amazing watching you and your dog gives me a warmed heart... great video

[@rustyharvey6855]

I was glad to see the dog doing well after you cooked. Great video

[@MickGrewcock]

Ha, ha! Glad you enjoyed the video. Mick

[@crazyconstanta6807]

Very nice and pleasant video. ) Thank you, Mick. )

[@MickGrewcock]

Konstantin Konstantin Thank you 😊Appreciate your comment. Atb, Mick

[@lukawinters_official]

Very Nice bow!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thanks Luka. Mick

[@Nillaferilla]

Absolutely marvelous!

[@MickGrewcock]

Glad you enjoyed. Atb, Mick

[@bienyamientoefy1923]

greetings to you sir and everyone.thanks alot for the lesson.lovely video.

[@JericoEight]

Prime camera work and first-rate editing told a marvelous story from beginning to end.. excellent work, thank you for sharing! Only wish I could do the same.

[@MickGrewcock]

+Archery Outdoors What a great comment, thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the video, it was fun to make but hard work! The bow still survives, a bit ugly but pulling 30lbs at 28" - on the whole I'm pleased especially as it was a green sapling. Thanks again. Take care and all the best, Mick

[@Mendezfarriercompany306]

I enjoyed this video

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Ruben, I appreciate you watching and letting know that you enjoyed it. Atb, Mick

[@michaelborders4674]

I've watched almost all of your videos and just enjoy your wisdom. It has help guide me so much. Thank you for everything you do.

[@MickGrewcock]

Michael Borders Thank you Michael, appreciated 🙏

[@gdula1000]

you are my master and a real mine of knowledge!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Robert.

[@SpruceMoose40K]

Such a lovely video gets me in the mood to finish my bow

[@MickGrewcock]

Great, go finish!! Mick

[@jamesruffo1301]

Awesome video!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you James! Atb, Mick

[@skyborne6393]

Wow. That was amazing.

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you! Mick

[@perforsberg1998]

Super nice video!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thanks Per. Atb, Mick

[@samuski36]

The music alone is enough reason to sub!

[@karenmurray3098]

that was freaking ausome !! you have inspiered me to try and make a long bow

[@cavemanjoe7972]

If I ever write a book, I want to cast you as a voice for the audio version.

[@12roosterde]

nice bow

[@ppaooh]

Very beautiful video, thanks!

[@MickGrewcock]

🙏🙏🙏

[@markirish7599]

Beautiful video mick .hope you are well and that you will be back teaching us real soon .blessings from Ireland to you and yours 🇮🇪

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Mark! Keep well I these difficult times.

[@Josevega-fp5ek]

good job mate

[@MickGrewcock]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! Some more bow videos on my channel. Atb, Mick

[@jnuttapongj4206]

very good from thailand

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you from the UK! You have a beautiful country. Thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

[@DrunkOfficeTea]

cool video

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you! Atb, Mick

[@Mega_Mikey]

As an American I think you must be a real English Gentleman because even while spending a day out in the wilderness you've got a kettle of tea on the fire! lol I really enjoyed your video sir.

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you! One needs one's kettle....

[@mking2428]

I am from Texas and I like your style

[@MickGrewcock]

I’m from the UK and appreciate your comment 🙏

[@ffff7865]

great video really nice to watch, I have always been interested in archery and traditional bows since a young boy. Still remember running around with my little bow in the woods with my friends as a little boy, never felt more free in my life.

[@MickGrewcock]

Hi Jay and thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed and that it brought back some memories. Atb, Mick

[@roystroud6928]

you sure make it look easy....well done

[@MickGrewcock]

Cheers Roy!

[@44musher]

quite possible my favorite you tube video ! thank you, it made my spirit fly like an arrow !

[@MickGrewcock]

Hi there! That's really good to hear, glad you enjoyed my video. That same bow is still working fine - I shot twenty arrows through it today! Thanks for watching. Mick

[@44musher]

Mick you can tell a lot about a man by how his dog loves him, I am going to make one for my sons and grandsons umm, 6 and one for me! 7 haha, what is the best grain orientaion ? Thanks again friend, top notch !

[@MickGrewcock]

Ha! Very wise, you know dogs - and men. Ideally, grain should run straight along length of bow (so when viewed across the end, you can see the growth rings). Not always possible but that's the ideal. I believe that bows can be made from DIY store oak or ash boards and it is possible to have the grain turned 90 degrees - that is running from back to belly of the bow. But never tried it. Get some wood and have a go! All my videos aim to encourage beginners to have a try - what's the worse can happen - firewood? Good luck with all those bows! Mick

[@44musher]

Thanks Mick, I am fortunate to live in the country and own quite a bit of land, I am also lucky, I've run sleddogs for 25 years....I subbed to your channel and am sure to enjoy watching your other videos ! Be well !

[@MickGrewcock]

Sounds fantastic! A good life. Be safe, Mick

[@antonrichine4543]

Very cool very cool

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you! Atb, Mick

[@gaso2713]

Great video! Awesome music with skillful and calm crafting makes it a joy to watch.

[@MickGrewcock]

+Gaso Thank you very much, appreciated. Mick

[@gibmattson1217]

Here in west Wiltshire we've got lots of Yew and Ash. Hazel and Willow too. I need to get busy. Thanks for this video.

[@MickGrewcock]

Good luck Gib!

[@jameshitchings6171]

Inpiring, thanks Mick

[@jadekayak01]

it already had a life,real life too,of its own and you killed it

[@MickGrewcock]

I can only assume that you are not familiar with plantation management.

[@jasperdenney6237]

Great video man very cool stuff

[@eddiemaxwell7593]

If this was your first try making a bow you did a amazing job

[@MickGrewcock]

It was my first attempt. Beginner’s luck I think it’s called!!

[@77grundy]

Very nicely put together film. I think I will try to make a similar bow this winter with a piece of chokecherry wood which is abundant here in Saskatchewan, Canada. It must be what the First Nations used also as there is little other wood around on the prairies. There is poplar and aspen but I don't think those would be any good. I did make a very quick bow by binding together the thick ends of two small tapered saplings so that the thickest parts became the handle. No tillering at all, but it shoots well for a 5 minute build.

[@MickGrewcock]

Hi there and thanks for watching. Not familiar with those timbers but I'm sure that you are right and those that came before us used whatever was native to their landscape and climate. Good luck with your bow build. Atb, Mick

[@MITimberwookie]

Well done Sir.

[@MickGrewcock]

+MI Timberwookie Thank you and great to have your comment. Have a good day. Mick

[@darklingeraeld-ridge7946]

I would love to know, after nearly two years, if this ash bow is still usable. And if so, what life you think it has left in it. Great video, thanks.

[@MickGrewcock]

Yes it is still useable. Draws only about 30lbs but it was made green. No reason to think it would not survive for a few years yet!

[@CM-ef8fu]

Very beautiful video and bow of course , very well done indeed Sir !

[@attra91]

Well done mate!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you! Mick

[@GrimmGF]

youre awesome man

[@MickGrewcock]

Glad you enjoyed! Atb, Mick

[@seaflyfisher]

Nicely done young fella - fantastic feeling to be able to use something that you made yourself

[@MickGrewcock]

Hello, thank you! It is certainly great to use something made by oneself. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy New Year. Mick

[@nameless9573]

very good work

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you! Atb, Mick

[@steelgila]

It's been almost 20 years since I tried bowyering in the mountains of western Carolina. Locust and Hickory were my best native woods for bows back then although I did find a piece of Osage Orange in a wooded clearing a ways from the vineyard where I worked. I still have that stave of Osage with me and I've been eyeing it lately wondering if I should pick up my broke glass scrapers...? Your videos are truly enjoyable and I'm amazed at what you can achieve with such rustic tools and surroundings!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Wow, Carolina! Sounds awesome. Give your osage a try, I believe it is a fantastic wood to work. Mick

[@pauledmonds7316]

Wonderful !

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed! Mick

[@alexandrorickel5392]

Great ..good job

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Alexandro. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Mick

[@crispian1415]

An obvious glorious day spent in a labor of love. I have made many bows but still remember my excitement on my first. Good luck to you and thanks for a lovely video. Yr. Ob't svt, Henri LeRoi

[@MickGrewcock]

Arise Sir Henri! A lovely comment, thank you. Glad you enjoyed - and yes, a memorable day. Atb, Mick

[@Thorfinnr]

Great video, nice bow! :)

[@MickGrewcock]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed - I appreciate you letting me know. Atb, Mick

[@Starlingchaser]

I've just found a piece of briar... I've been out to work on a bow and it was too freezing cold to work. I had my hands in my pockets for half an hour and failed to bring the feeling back, but on the way, in a hedge, is a thick, straight dead briar stem just thick enough for a bow.... It was too cold to take my gloves off, though. One day soon, when it's warm enough, I'm going to cut it and have a good look at it and make a rose bow if I think it's worth a go... 'Strewth! It's colder now than in January while I was chasing starlings...

[@kurro6317]

its so peaceful

[@MickGrewcock]

I'm hoping that's good! Thanks for watching. Mick

[@vasudevmandal8707]

Thank you so much sir, the background music chosen goes so well with the bow making, truly inspired me to make a long bow for my next project, regards vasu

[@MickGrewcock]

Hello Vasu, thanks for your super comment - much appreciated and I'm delighted you enjoyed my video. I wish you success with your next bow! Atb and thanks for watching, Mick

[@bourbonsands8042]

This video is amazing. The music selection is beautiful. Excellent video!

[@MickGrewcock]

Hello Collin, thank you - glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your comment. Mick

[@kevinemery1177]

Nice😊

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Brilliant Video, love your approach to making the video and the bow. You inspired me.

[@MickGrewcock]

HI there, thanks for the feedback and comment - very much appreciated! Thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

[@cyberpunky]

Very inspiring, and relaxing. I applaud your approach to making something out of nature, in nature. Very well done, Sir.

[@c150gpilot]

A thumbs up! Plus, I love your dog!

[@MickGrewcock]

+Tom Winter Thank you - he's great isn't he? Mick

[@henrylewis1791]

Very nice video. A pleasure to watch. I would like to try this some time.

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Henry. Glad you enjoyed and I appreciate you letting me know. Thanks for watching. Atb, Mick

[@ApexLEXi]

Watching you make that and then use it in action at the end made me smile so hard xD

[@MickGrewcock]

Well I'm delighted! Thanks for watching. Mick

[@Starlingchaser]

'Strewth! I watch these videos at night and every time I do, I feel like going out with a torch and either search for wood or start a new bow in the dark!....

[@Starlingchaser]

...It's called 'being inspired'...

[@MickGrewcock]

@@Starlingchaser Or suffering from an incurable condition, as my wife contends...

[@SeadartVSG]

Nice video. You'd best shoot your dinner quickly, I don't know about ash, but most green woods when they dry out will cause the wood to crack once it's been shaped and stressed. The cracks on the back can cause the bow to fail. If it's really 60 lbs it will be quite spectacular when it explodes, more likely it will just crunch when you string it. I used to make green sapling bows when I was a kid and they don't last very long. If you have a good stand of ash, cut down a longer and much thicker section of tree and let it season a year or two and you could make a really nice bow, the longer the better for a self bow.

[@MickGrewcock]

+SeadartVSG Hello, thank you for your fantastic advice. I made the bow to see if I could work a piece of green wood with hand tools, rather than make a bow that will last. I have finished the bow and have left it to dry, just to see how it progresses, but I am under no illusion that I have a long-time bow. It drew about 50lbs when I got it home but, being green, it took a set quite quickly. It is now unbraced and slowly drying in a steady atmosphere. I already have some heavy ash logs seasoning of army next attempt - because I think I proved to myself that I can make a self-bow with simple tools. Thanks for watching and once again many thanks for your advice which I appreciate. Mick

[@SeadartVSG]

+Mick Grewcock I know the native americans who used to live in the region where I grew up made green wood bows out of chokecherry and smeared them with animal fat (bear grease I believe.) I think I have read where you can rub an oily finish into the bow and it may last a long time, I've never tried it, and I'm not sure how porous the green ash would be.

[@MickGrewcock]

+SeadartVSG Thanks for that! The English ash is a very dry wood (burns immediately, no seasoning required) and apparently reacts quite well to heat/fire hardening which - I'm told - increases the hardness of the wood and increases the draw weight. All very interesting - we know so much in the modern age, yet have forgotten more than we can image. Take care, and thanks again, Mick

[@ffff7865]

Thanks for the link and info Mick :)

[@MickGrewcock]

jay srfc 👍

[@eliezertorres9707]

+Mick Grewcock awsome video man

[@MickGrewcock]

+eliezer torres Thank you! Atb, Mick

[@jerrybootneck1736]

Calming video and a calming voice, both go together well. Excellent video Mick, never made a bow before but interested and came across yours because I was looking for English grown wood vids. Luckily around where I live we do have quite a few Yew trees. Keep up the good work Mick....

[@housseinyassin8372]

You are amazing keep on please,

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏

[@FilipW87]

Awsome movie! ;)

[@vegasspaceprogram6623]

I love these videos, but maybe you should dry the stave first?it will last longer and won't lose its profile over time, apart from that,nice job!!!!

[@Shaun42wild]

nice work, thanks for the vid

[@MickGrewcock]

+outdoor shaun Hi Shaun, thanks for that - appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers, Mick

[@SherlockHolmes-qp8mj]

gr8 vid thanks

[@MickGrewcock]

Thanks Sherlock. How's The Hound?

[@SherlockHolmes-qp8mj]

Mick Grewcock hounds so awesome luv it man

[@hotrodhotrod-wc3bu]

Great video thank you .im trying to make 3 bows for my grandkids. But they dont understand yet it takes time they want them done yesterday. Lol .but thats kids for ya but anyway thanks again.

[@jaredhazen5864]

Very nice video sir. As a fellow bowyer, I am very happy to see your enthusiasm in making your own bow. I love the ash for bows. Keep up the nice work.

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Jared! Glad you enjoyed. It was a very simple bow and my first and I still have it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Atb, Mick

[@darklingeraeld-ridge7946]

Am interested to know - having used ash for other things - doesn't its hardening when dried take away the flexibility and thereby render the bow useless after only a relatively short time? What sort of life span can you expect from it? A very enjoyable video though.

[@cavemanjoe7972]

Darklinger AEld-ridge All the drying does is raise the poundage, ash doesn't get brittle like some woods ( i.e. yellow poplar).

[@graphiccontent98]

great video, as us the same same situation as yours yew is hard to find around my area, ash on the other hand isn't, maybe I'll give it a go

[@MickGrewcock]

+graphiccontent98 Hi there, thanks for your great comment! Have a try, ash is easy to work when green and great unto experiment with.Let me know if you give a try! Cheers, Mick

[@terrymason453]

thanks so much loved your video !!!

[@MickGrewcock]

Delighted you enjoyed Terry. Appreciate you letting me know. Atb, Mick

[@michaelhoxha5271]

very nice video mick

[@MickGrewcock]

+Michael Hoxha Thanks Michael! Atb, Mick

[@Starlingchaser]

Wonderful... I've made a few bows from ash. It's one of the few trees with lots of straight wood, especially where it's growing in thick clumps.... Where the woods have been cleared a few years ago is the place to look. When the light gets in, the seeds grow like wheat.... I used to tiller in a tree like that. Then I realised it's easier to hang the bow from the string, rather than balancing it on the belly... Pulling on the bow rather than the string. The end result is the same and i found it hard to balance the bow and pick up the tillering cord at the same time. The slightest weight on the cord would unbalance the thing, or a gentle breeze... I think there's a video on my channel, doing it my original way. It's easier to find a tree to hang the string on, too... In my video, that was the only tree in the garden I could balance that bow in...

[@MickGrewcock]

Yes many people tiller like that. Never tried it yet but could be useful in the woods. Thank you. Mick

[@MakoRuu]

I feel like I want to sit down with you and just talk for hours over drinks. You seem very wise, and have a lot of good stories.

[@MickGrewcock]

Hello, a drink! There's a good idea! I am not sure I am wise, though - but I am old enough for a few good stories. Thanks for watching and commenting. You've made me smile tonight. Atb, Mick

[@MakoRuu]

No, thank you! Your tutorials were friendly and informative. And the music and atmosphere made them feel very relaxed.

[@MickGrewcock]

I thank you for our comments, I am pleased that you enjoyed my videos. Mick

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Mick. Beautifully filmed and great job on the long bow. Ash staves are lovely to work with. Did you test the draw weight of it? Looks powerful. My guess... 50 - 60lb Plus I heard a pheasant in the background. That's your arrow fletching sorted mate :) Cheers Mick atb Andy

[@MickGrewcock]

+Clan Gunn Bushcraft Hi Andy, glad you liked it! Busy day - two cameras, one dog, one fire and make a bow - phew ;-) I haven't measured the draw but I think you are spot on with your estimate. Yes, I need a word with that pheasant about some feathers... Cheers Andy, always very pleased to hear from you. Mick

[@LanviLauri]

Thanks Mick for a very pleasent video! This was educational, heart warming and very nicely shot! Great work! Wishing you all the best!

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you for your good wishes, more videos in a similar vein on the way! Mick

[@장작가-p3t]

lovely video! It made me feel like I gotta go packing right now. :D

[@MickGrewcock]

Glad you liked Justin! Atb, Mick

[@goonluv]

Very good job on the bow well impressed. Atb Gordon

[@MickGrewcock]

+goonluv Cheers Gordon. Am having a go at a yew bow soon, I've got a yew bough seasoning. Thanks for watching, Mick

[@ionsorinporojan149]

Wow !!!!! Hi Mick !!! I am amazed of the narator talent that you have , and of the quallity of your videos !!! 😊😊😊😊 This video , could easy be at DISCOVERY , with no doubt ... Naration , image , music ... Wow !!!! I am your fan !!!! REALLY !!!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@MickGrewcock]

Thank you Sorin, that's a very gracious comment. I appreciate your support! Keep watching, more videos being made! Atb, Mick

[@johnfearnley4258]

well done mick you have had better look than me ive tried about 7 times now to make a bow from ash but the things keep snaping but iam learning from each mistake enjoyed ya vid n hope to see more in the future

[@MickGrewcock]

Hi John and thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry you've not had success - I put mine down to beginner's luck using a randomly chosen green sapling and making it into a bow with whatever hand tools I could lay my hands on. I didn't expect it to survive but I still have it and it draws about 30lbs. Thanks again and do have another go at making a bow. Atb, Mick

[@celticminstrel8252]

An interesting video, Mick, it certainly held my attention. I'm an archery myself (olympic recurve) and I can see the attraction of traditional long bow.

[@celticminstrel8252]

Just a wee afterthought, have you considered laminating different woods ?

[@MickGrewcock]

+Celtic Minstrel Hi there, I have little knowledge of suitable laminate woods - I prefer single wood self bows. But thanks for your comment. Atb, Mick

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Great video . A "stomp vise " / step vise or hip vise made from rope - 2 branches and attached to a tree will hold a stave while a bowyer shaves and contours wood for the correct geometry . This is done while standing . No stooping down and the weight of the foot keeps the stave tightly clamped or the pushing of the hip sideways accomplishes the same thing . Works good in 2 feet of snow . My hyper opinionated ass strikes again . Best wishes and thanks for all of your videos Mick .

[@MickGrewcock]

Sorry for being late to reply to this. Seen these on youtube and keen to have a go at making/using one soon! Hope you are well.

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

If you find a video on a stomp vise please let me know . Have never seen a video on a stomp / step vise . I used to have YT public videos and my videos are private these days . My Great Uncle / Apache "indian" and bowyer showed me those primitive vises over 50 years ago and I started teaching them to the military and later (circa 1976) to civilians - military SAR / search and rescue etc. Things are fine and getting ready for the hunting season . Will use a black powder rifle first season and a plains Indian bow when bow season arrives . Bow is hedge wood - sinew backed - approximately 75 pounds . Arrows are sumac or cedar with vulture fletching's - hand forged broad heads made from old wagon and buggy springs . Some points are flint - chalcedony or obsidian .... and Yes ... I have made more than a few bodkins . Unable to produce paragraphs . My "channel" is old and utilizes the old "module" system . Take care of yourself - Adios ... Left Cat / Patrick

[@MickGrewcock]

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[@MickGrewcock]

Got it! Just sent it because you asked where I had seen it. Good luck with the trout. Enjoy.

[@danilosteinke]

nice Mrs Mick, very nice video, good dog, congratulations from brasil

[@MickGrewcock]

Hello Brazil! Thank you for your very kind comment Danilo, I am delighted that you enjoyed my video. Thanks again and best wishes. Mick

[@danilosteinke]

thanks man