japanese Arrow making

[rainman]

A couple months ago someone posted some videos of a Japanese Master Arrowmaker.  I would like the link again.  Had to Reboot computer and lost the link.

Thanks

[shikari]

hate to be an ass bub,ever looked up google?

[rainman]

Yeah, these were very specific videos that someone posted here several months ago. If you don't know the link why comment.

[fujimo]

wha?????

[Grey Taylor]

I think this is the one you want. It's the first of three videos.
Try not to drool when you see the sheafs of arrow shafts in front of the shop.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyejbipavWw&feature=related  

FYI, since the video is titled in Japanese on YouTube it's unlikely that a simple Google search will turn it up.

Guy

[Mike Most]

They were very cool vids. as I watched them all.. I do have to use a chair at my age..... you will see why..

[razorback]

Oops I drooled   . How many arrows do you think those old hands would have made. Bet he doesn't need a jig or anything to get that knife shaving shape either. Awe inspiring watching old craftsmen.

[Living_waters]

I just finished a dozen bamboo arrows. I have great respect for the craftsman that makes these arrows....... Waaaay too much work for a dozen arrows. But they do make some fine shooting arrows.

[rainman]

Thanks Guy.

[neuse]

That is a good video, wish they translate to english.

Why is he scrapping the (skin) off the shafts?

[George Tsoukalas]

Thank you for posting this. I love to watch craftsmen work. Jawge

[Grey Taylor]

for you guys who have never seen this video before it may not be obvious that there is a second and a third video in the series. Just to be sure no one misses them...
Here's #2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdB59FWQpN8&feature=endscreen&NR=1
And here is #3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Nbb7g9jTQ&feature=related

Guy

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Wow! Is all I need to say. That ol boy can sure work a piece of bamboo shafting. Thanks for the links, I added them all to my favorites on Youtube and even though I can't understand a word of what they are saying I can learn just by watching. Gonna use some of his techniques for my river cane shafts.

[AkDan]

thanks for posting Guy!   Great videos....

[gudspelr]

Wow.....that's just plain impressive.  Apparently, feather choppers/burners, fletch tape, and all that is over-rated   .


Jeremy

[Grey Taylor]

The arrow maker in these videos uses a little pull saw to cut the bamboo shafts to length.
I've been using a coping saw on bamboo and it works out ok but I wanted something like what he uses. I found them on the big auction site and was just about to order one when a buddy told me they have them at Harbor Frieght for a better price.
http://www.harborfreight.com/japanese-flush-cut-saw-39273.html
I got one and it works just fine for bamboo shafts.
Now all I need is a shop like he has...

Guy

[Sal]

I'm really jealous of his shears.  The video prompted me to buy some long scissors, but his shears are just about perfect.

[rainman]

I would like to get one of the ovens he used for the staightening process.

[Supercracker]

Originally posted by rainman:
I would like to get one of the ovens he used for the staightening process.

2" x 10" metal pipe nipple with a heat gun pointed at it.

???

[SubXeroArcher]

Originally posted by neuse:
That is a good video, wish they translate to english.

Why is he scrapping the (skin) off the shafts?

my guess would be to get the stain into the fibers better