Make a Board Bow without Glue

This video is a silent / ASMR style tutorial on crafting what is known in bow making as a bendy-handle or BITH (bend in the handle) board bow. Most of the board bow videos you see online advocate for gluing on an additional piece of wood for a handle riser, but it's really not necessary if you're open to tackling the bendy-handle design. The major differences are that there's no handle-to-fade transitions to lay out, and the bow is tillered as one complete unit instead of two separate limbs. In my opinion, this is the easy way to do it. However, it's critical to prevent the handle from bending too much or the bow will suffer in performance and comfort. Fortunately, the big-box hardware stores carry hickory, red oak, and maple boards that are fit for the task. Most common hardwood boards are 3/4" thick, which is perfect for the handle section of hunting-weight BITH bows. Board bows are a fun DIY project for the woodworking, archery, or carpentry enthusiast that can be accomplished in a few days using only simple hand tools. Thanks for watching! Videos that cover board selection in depth :    • How to Make a Board Bow: High Performance ...      • How to Build a Board Bow Part 1: Choosing ...      • Woodworking ideas - How to build a wood lo...