From Stave to Selfbow | Building a Deflex/Reflex Longbow with minimal tools

Watch as I craft one of my fastest selfbows yet with minimal tools. I start with an osage orange bow stave and, with not much more than an old rasp, a draw knife, and a heat gun, transform a raw hunk of wood into a deflex/reflex longbow that I estimate is shooting well over 180fps. This all wood bow has a heavier draw weight than I normally build and shoot, but the draw is smooth and it shoots great. I'll build up to it before heading out on some pretty epic bowhunting adventures this fall. Although this isn't intended as a "how to build a longbow" video, I'm sure you can pick up some helpful bow building tips. If you're looking for a diy longbow building tutorial, check out my Beginner's Guide to Bow Building Video below.

   • Self Bow Building for Beginners - Com...  

Don't forget to subscribe to the channel. We're uploading a new video each week that features one of the following topics: archery, bow hunting, bow building, survival skills, bushcraft, self reliance, primitive skills, primitive bows, hunting, camping, fishing, and a lot more!

GEAR I USE:
Knives - https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/
Backpacks - kifaru.net/CLAYHAYES
Archery Gear - https://www.3riversarchery.com/
Optics - https://www.vortexoptics.com
Clothing - https://www.firstlite.com/

Camera Gear - https://amzn.to/47HZFrz

Essential Backcountry Gear - https://amzn.to/3u6H0If

Surviving Alone by Clay Hayes - https://amzn.to/3Qqou3l

You can also connect with me on my other media outlets!
Website: https://www.twistedstave.com/
Facebook:   / clayhayeshunter  
Instagram:   / clayhayeshunter  
Patreon:   / clayhayes