Why I Built My Own Longbow from an Ash Tree Behind my Log Cabin

My Book, 52 Weeks to Self Reliance: https://myselfreliance.com/products/52-weeks-to-self-reliance My Free Weekly Newsletter: myselfreliance.com/newsletter Making a longbow in the quiet of the woods. I am shaping the wood and testing the flex for a traditional archery setup. There is a rhythm to the work when you build your own tools from the trees around you. In this session, I am focusing on the craft of making a longbow, ensuring the tiller is even and the wood responds exactly as it should. It is a slow process of removing material, checking the draw, and adjusting until the bow holds its shape. This kind of woodworking requires patience and an understanding of the grain. Using traditional bushcraft skills, I am shaping the limbs to get the right tension. It is not just about the finished product, but the connection to the process and the self reliance that comes from relying on your own hands. Subscribe for more quiet days in the woods, and let me know if you would like to see a full build series on this bow. Chapters (Timestamps) 0:00 Intro 0:22 Selecting the Tree 5:04 Shaping the Stave 16:50 Building the String 24:47 Results LINKS: My Self Reliance channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MySelfReliance My Book, 52 Weeks to Self Reliance: 52 Weeks: https://myselfreliance.com/products/52-weeks-to-self-reliance Website: https://myselfreliance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myselfreliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MySelfReliance My Self Reliance/Shawn James 200 Manitoba St., Unit 3, Suite 415 Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E2 For product information: admin@myselfreliance.com For sponsorships: myselfreliance@influint.co