Making a 40 Pound Freehand Formed PVC Bow With Tape Finish

Making a 40 Pound Freehand Formed PVC Bow With Tape Finish - Full Build

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Here’s a re-upload of the freehand tapered PVC bow plus tape finish with both parts together. Update on the 105 pound Turkish style bow coming tomorrow!
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 240

@PixelSlayer247 3 роки тому

"I'd like to return this piece of PVC piping, please." "Sure, what's wrong with it?" "Well, I hit it a bunch of times with a hammer, and it shattered."

@user-gy5dr7nz6y 2 роки тому

Be4 u take it , pick a hammer and test it .

@MOE13576 3 місяці тому

"Also, this hammer "

@lorenray9479 2 роки тому

When selling art at a native american celebration, a complainer said the art was not culture correct. A true native american turned to me and said that his ancestors always utilized the cutting edge technology as opportunity presented itself. When the french came by, they traded up for the best beads, wire, clothes, etc. Settlers were contributing better technology, as in present day festivals and shops! You are following in my ancestors tradition of TRADE UP!!!

@DontLookBehindYou1 5 місяців тому

That's an awesome perspective...

@user-hq9gk4if6s 3 місяці тому

ما شاء الله إبداع بأبسط الأشياء

@Bat_Bt47k 3 місяці тому

бізде оны садақ деп атайды

@gavinc2827 3 роки тому

And this is why I’ll survive the new world apocalypse

@Prime_gamer-kg3uk 10 місяців тому

Facts

@JoshSand-bl3wi 10 днів тому

I been a plumber over 25 years I always thought this could be done just never tried I now, will be making me a pvc bow

@pfcaraujo 7 днів тому

What a small world! I was camping next to you and your family at Echos in time about 6 years ago! Hope you and the kids are doing well. I was there with my two sons as well.

@senatorjosephmccarthy2720 3 роки тому

About 6 years ago I made a bow close to yours, and made it freehand. Mine has syah-like straight sections. And I painted it grass green. Yes, bows of that type are fine bows. Thanks for showing.

@chrisrussell1800 3 роки тому

The very first bow I had as an adult was a takedown made from your videos. That was 6 years ago and now my son has a bow. He's 7 and easily pulls a 15lb compound bow. He says he needs a new one haha. My 4 year old daughter wants to get into archery but needs a little bit more strength And I have a $50 40lb eBay bow. Funny thing is the one I made was more accurate and more toward the 60lb mark I think I'm going to teach my kids how to make a PVC bow. Better than eBay crap

@cliffordkelly5327 Рік тому

I love the simplistic way yu’ve formed that bow & th sound of a released arrow sounds awsum !!

@terrybailey4600 2 роки тому

Just got through watching some of your video's...fantastic. Thanks. Be blessed man.

@user-ny5tx9pk4t Місяць тому

Making a 50 Pound bow thank you for the video, you inspired me to make this bow

@fonwoolridge Рік тому

Wow! I made some years ago - out of hazel wood - but never got that fancy shape... I will try this technique sometime soon! Thanks!

@anthonyrutten4018 3 роки тому

I dig how you make it look so easy!!! I fight it the whole time🥴 Practice makes perfect heh. I hope 🤙🏼

@jamescampbell3799 Рік тому

You probably didn't heat it enough

@AquaticPlace960 3 роки тому

Very nice, my dad has been wanting to make one. Now we know how

@Carpythesharky 3 роки тому

Your tape wrapping is very satisfying ^^. Always a treat to see a new video, happy holidays!

@theTrueOverlord 3 роки тому

Hey Nick, Awesome bow as usual, Stay safe Brother.

@deejaytrizay Рік тому

YOU ARE THE BOOYER'EST OF ALL BOO'YERS!

@s.p.q.roctavianvsavgvstvs900 Рік тому

Bravo -an excellent work.

@willownoel5017 Рік тому

Backyard Bowyer, I wonder if the PVC pipe is temperable sort of like metal to become harder or softer when subjected to different temperatures during the manufacturing process? I mean we might be rejecting a lot of pipe that actually just needs de-tempering possibly? Maybe try heating a test piece up and plunging it into cool water and heating another piece up and allowing it to slowly air cool and see what the difference in their hardness is? It's worth a try!

@mariemccann5895 8 місяців тому

No, its elasticity is determined by the plasticisers used to modify its characteristics in manufacture. If anything it will become more brittle if thermally cycled.

@Michael-vp4zt 3 роки тому

This is one cool build. I took a couple hours it's a bit lumpy bumpy but it's enough to make the local turkeys worried... if I had some arrows.

@condaungayay 5 місяців тому

Very good idea. Thank you guy.

@nikolacvetkovic2276 3 роки тому

I really liked that. I have made few wood laminated bows ten years ago, but my workshop is gone now so I like Your low tech approach. Only thing I would change is that electrician tape. I am thinking of using cloth ribbon soaked with glue

@thomasgreenwald6857 3 роки тому

Hi, I am 71 years old and have arthritis in my left hand. I am a right handed archer. Drawing a heavy bow is a problem. Could you do a build that would yield a 20-25 pound draw, but be an adult size? I like to shoot my bows about 3 times a week in my back yard and the ones over 30 pounds can be painful. I have built your “Seminole” bow. It came out beautifully and shoots well. I have not tested the pull weight. Thank you for your excellent instruction and wonderful personality.

@riskysway2542 Рік тому

How are you?

@williamjmansfield8768 4 місяці тому

Enjoyed watching this build. Came on your channel several years ago and haven't seen you for quite a while. Brings back memories of making bows and arrows nearly 75 years ago as a youngster, pre pre PVC🙃

@richardbarnard4934 Рік тому

Nice work. Going to make one. Cheers from North Bay Ont Canada. It will be good for Partiage gather while bush camping.

@jasonthomas2908 4 місяці тому

Solid release too

@Ryuxcx Рік тому

I would like to make a bow under his instructions! Nice bow Nick!

@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686 3 роки тому

That looks great sir!

@handlesaredumb1 3 роки тому

I'd say you'd be the popular kid at the archery tag field.

@raulbuzorangel378 14 днів тому

Very cool bow dude!!

@markaguilar8066 2 роки тому

Nice work man! 💪🏾👍🏾

@DeirdreHollinshead-gj2gv 11 місяців тому

It works great I made my first bow string and I prefer it over store bought

@kalwardenss130 3 роки тому

Hey love the build might try it later on. But have you tried making a crossbow in a similar manner? Would love to see your thought on that.

@pacificgoldsmith285 3 роки тому

Another great accomplishment...just love your new marketing strategy...GREAT JOB!!! Keep up the Mana. This video is perfect to help the guys that do not have access to a lot of room to store all of the necessary paraphernalia and extra tools. Much Aloha

@maxr236 3 роки тому

Hi Nick glad to see you back making vids would love to see more knife making vids also, love your work

@alangrossheim2582 3 роки тому

I really enjoy watching you build bows. Awesome!

@genuinsanity 7 місяців тому

All ready to go ....got a scrap sheet metal folded into the same length and shape of the "aluminum heat retainer / guide" .... I think it will do and is more durable .....got a feeling I will be making a few of these trying different sources of PVC . I live where there are several different indigenous tribes and traditional wooden bows have been becoming more popular the last few years.... They will get a kick out of these . Also , I want that "sweet" one , that I don't think I will get on my first try.

@blaineteply413 2 роки тому

Nick, love the channel. I would love to see a Manchu style bow that has a draw of 55 lbs at 35 inches.

@harrytrustram7675 8 місяців тому

What string do you use to finish the bow?

@KenJohnsonUSA 2 роки тому

I'm really impressed. So, have you figured out a better way to get the right type of PVC? No hardware store in my area carries schedule 80 and the price of schedule 40 has almost tripled.

@J6rish 9 місяців тому

Thanks for the build! I had everything at the house to make this. I've never built a bow until today. Your instructions were very clear. I put the string on about 30 mins ago. It's far better than I expected. Thanks again dude! Edit: I just shot about 20 arrows with it. I can't believe how good it shot! My string wants to fall off the siyahs to one side a little bit, but thats it! I'll make a few more minor adjustments.

@BackyardBowyer 8 місяців тому

You are very welcome! Thank you for building along with me! I'm impressed with you freehanding your first bow!

@J6rish 8 місяців тому

@@BackyardBowyer Thank you, Nick! It was a lot of fun. I made a flattening jig for the next few bows & it saved me a lot of time. The flattened horse bow with wood siyahs is my favorite so far. I will be trying out some more of your builds soon.

@user-ni1mm8qy9n 4 місяці тому

Very very cool idea Nick. I've watched several of your videos and have made about three

@BackyardBowyer 3 місяці тому

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

@burstfireno1617 Рік тому

Maan that looks like a siiick ottoman horn bow . Beautiful job bro 👍

@JoshSand-bl3wi 10 днів тому

You could build a jig You could also rough sand your bow a lil. It will help paint stick

@abdulkabirr3424 Рік тому

Esse cara é o bicho,parabéns pra vc

@michaelestrada6840 7 місяців тому

PVC bows are cool 😎 thanks I'll enjoy making one and do you make wood 🪵 bow's thanks again take care.

@user-mt4sf7di7f 2 роки тому

Fantastic！Beautiful work →👍

@montanawebb9256 10 місяців тому

I’ve found pvc conduit works wonderful as far as strength goes. Got a deer with it this season

@cassiusclay7482 Рік тому

Bravo très bien fait

@franciscoknopik185 3 роки тому

This was a very fun video to watch! Thank you for taking the time to post it!

@MOAON_AABE 5 місяців тому

Dood this is so freaking cool and informative, thanks so much 😁

@BackyardBowyer 3 місяці тому

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

@kysbuver2668 3 роки тому

역시 잘만드신단 말이지...

@muhammadvalizad3399 2 роки тому

Hi nick I hope you doing well, thanks for your toturials;do you have any idea about making arrow shaft and blade? I will be thanksfull if you guide us.🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

@ivanrodrigues653 3 роки тому

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍👍👍 Depois de assistir a Km’s de filmes aqui, finalmente aprendi a fazer meu arco de PVC. Tudo isso sem falar e, nem entender a língua inglesa. Parabéns...!!!

@BackyardBowyer 3 місяці тому

Awesome! I'm glad you were able to make one!

@hishamAlfajhan 3 роки тому

Great Video I wish you good and happiness

@salimesalime6503 3 роки тому

Good job my freind

@NerualTheMad 3 роки тому

I've tried to make this several times and I just don't have the artistic ability for it. How much would you charge to make me one?

@killjoy0408 Рік тому

I have 2 questions. 1) do you need to do the hammer test for schedule 80 PVC? 2) is there a way to make a center shot horse bow?

@mkshffr4936 7 місяців тому

I wonder if there is any advantage to using schedule 80 pipe instead.

@martinnosek9014 3 роки тому

Hi Nick, love your vids. I would like to try make some bow with heat gun, would you recommend me this type of bow for first time? Or some bow with flattening jig instead? Thanks!

@Unlucky-Dube 3 роки тому

What bow is the best?! I've watched at least 10 but I'm trying to gauge whats best for my needs

@chappledesign 2 роки тому

Hi Nicholas, when shooting off the hand, do you have a brass nock on your string? Or do you have any type of indicator where to place the nock on the arrow?

@ricardonava238 Рік тому

I like your tecnology I Will Made one thanks

@YooProjects 3 роки тому

Professional video and great channel 🌷👍🍻😀

@crabmansteve6844 Рік тому

You could make one of these things seriously strong with the addition of a fiberglass core. Even so, just the pvc by itself is surprisingly snappy, I didn't expect the +40lb draw, very pleasantly surprising. Try using Tesa tape for your wrap sometime, it's incredibly strong stuff, with a lot grip. Doesn't hurt that it looks cool too.

@markradvanszki5659 11 місяців тому

I been working a lot with Tesa tapes for a while and I absolutely agree with you. Btw yes it's possible to make the bow even stronger, with a fine method you can even use 2 pipes at the same time and make it a compound bow. With that you can easily reach 55-60 pounds if it's a well made one (had one).

@sesdartesesdartino3882 3 місяці тому

@@markradvanszki5659un tubo dentro del otro??

@HubsAlgarveKnives 3 місяці тому

Sim,um interior do outro. @@sesdartesesdartino3882

@daviduyeda3787 2 роки тому

Hi Nick, I just made a bow for my seven year old son thanks to your video! I need to make a few for myself because, it’s sure getting weird and scary out there! ( I’m in Kaimuki btw) Thanks!

@user-mq9nq6sm7x Місяць тому

Hermoso 😮.

@sesimie 3 роки тому

I'm going to do this....Hello from Trinidad and Tobago..you get a sub

@Akumatron 8 місяців тому

How do you make a certain poundage. How do I make sure mine ends up being 35# for instance?

@pleite77 3 роки тому

Thanks

@donscottvansandt4139 Рік тому

Great video!

@BackyardBowyer Рік тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@ribasquifett1592 5 місяців тому

Very good! My friend

@BackyardBowyer 3 місяці тому

Thank you for watching!

@user-Abhilashjenamani 3 роки тому

Nice video Love you from Odisha, India 🇮🇳

@lorenranberg Рік тому

Ok, is this a legit test of pvc strength? I get the pvc pipe manufacturing process may not be 100% consistent, but did he only smash test one end of each piece? If one end survives, are both of the same strength, what about the center of the pipe? I know he heats the material up to form the bow (smash survivor), does that change the material properties, would the same heating process change the outcome of the "failed" tests? I could google all this but I love watching all the awesome build videos! Been watching for forever, glad to see you're still doing work, bro!

@bagyi6010 3 роки тому

Very nice👍👍👍

@sladenorthernil Рік тому

I'd like to see a quick #50 little recurve with fiberglass marking rods reinforcing the inside and fiberglass tape or strips epoxied to the face.

@theMindwalker 3 роки тому

Nick, are you going to post part 3 to other video series? The 2012 one?

@bluenovacorgi8230 Рік тому

I would love to buy one of thess from u this is amazing !!!!!!

@markmello1366 2 роки тому

Do you prefer the way these ends are made over your previous builds with siyah?

@Moosesupe 2 роки тому

Hey Nick, do you need to do the shatter test if you buy schedule 80?

@user-ou7wm9lq3u 11 місяців тому

Good meaning

@indianatone218 10 місяців тому

Excellent idea m8 ,will have a go at this with my Grandson thanks for showing us . question ? you tried 3 pieces of plastic pipe 2 shattered one was ok , were they 3 different makes and the latter been the best or can you use any straight off the shelf ? greetings from Wales UK .

@elguerrero5399 2 місяці тому

Buen video 👍

@DntBHoespktrth 11 місяців тому

What up brotha man I bought the book a month ago read it twice still haven’t got the balls to go make one due my thinking I’ll fail but awesome to have these

@genuinsanity 8 місяців тому

Thanks....to the point ,intuitive ,no fancy tools ,no annoying humor ,music or theatrics...that make me click off and out.

@johnemmons9087 3 роки тому

Have you tried the electrical gray conduit? The stuff seems indestructible every time I’ve used it for something. Glad you doin vids again!!!

@jacksonterrance8833 Рік тому

It broke on me and it doesn't reform when you heat it back. Pex works alright as a core as it's more flexible

@jeffersonanzora3138 2 роки тому

Voy intentar hacer ese arco

@pryan6562 2 роки тому

What kind of size do you use when you make a bow?

@ateng_ 6 місяців тому

Thank you for this video, im really enjoy, may i know what size of this pvc? And what model PVC, im want to try make it 🥰

@ryandkuhn8327 2 роки тому

Okay just wondering what are the exact dimensions of the pipe that I need to get to make this

@user-io6gi7gv8t 8 днів тому

Знаете ли вы, что в СССР (1970-90 года) буквально всё было обмотано СИНЕЙ ИЗОЛЕНТОЙ! Ею "украшали" и усиливали хоккейные клюшки, рулевые колёса, поручни в автобусах, бамбуковые удочки, вилки и рули велосипедов, и многое другое. Просто это было дёшево, долговечно, продавалось повсеместно и вошло в традицию. СИНЯЯ ИЗОЛЕНТА во времена интернета стала мемом, который применяют все поколения, даже рождённые в 2000-е годы. И тут синюю изоленту достаёт американец, и обматывает ей только что сделанный лук, чтобы его УСИЛИТЬ И УКРАСИТЬ! 😄 Это просто связь веков и цивилизаций! 🤝

@skylerslack12 3 роки тому

Did you re upload this?

@karenjay7158 11 місяців тому

I'm green as grass abt archery, so if I may a couple of questions? How long do you cut the pvc pipe for short bow? How long do they last and power of bow? An lastly what do you use to string the finished bow? Any help would be great as I just seem your channel an subscription done.