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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NTD on March 07, 2010, 06:28:23 pm

Title: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: NTD on March 07, 2010, 06:28:23 pm

I've been eyeing this DVD for awhile now and before I throw my money down I was wondering if any of you have purchased this dvd and what you thought of it.  Is it worth the money?

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: adb on March 07, 2010, 06:55:04 pm

YES!! Get the DVD and the book.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: stringstretcher on March 07, 2010, 07:22:37 pm

Check out Stim Wilcox, The art of making selfbows.  Lots of great information and well written so it is understandable

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Gordon on March 07, 2010, 07:56:37 pm

Yes, the dvd is definitely worth the money.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Justin Snyder on March 07, 2010, 08:21:05 pm

Yes Nate it is a great video. I have it on VHS, but haven't watched it for years. If I can find it I will send it to you.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: mullet on March 07, 2010, 08:24:45 pm

 It is very good.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Jboyd on March 07, 2010, 09:26:21 pm

Worth the money, had it on vhs watched it many times and gave it to a friend, the book is great too.

Jamie

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: bigcountry on March 07, 2010, 09:36:08 pm

I like the DVD.   I have watched it many times, but really don't get out of it what I wanted.  I wanted more technical detail.  Like watching him tiller. 

I would buy it again.  Dean is a top notch guy.  You can learn more by reading his book and buying his insert/pamplet about his tiller technique.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: NTD on March 07, 2010, 10:08:19 pm

As far as his book does it cover the subject matter of Bamboo backed bows?  I'm sure there is other information I could gain but I'm looking specifically for BB info.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Aries on March 08, 2010, 12:06:50 am

I never did find the book, and sadly i lost my copy of the movie >:( lol

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: NTD on March 08, 2010, 12:23:49 am

The book is on 3RiversArchery....

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: stiknstring on March 15, 2010, 02:56:01 pm

I have the book Hunting the Osage Bow...but not one on hunting a bamboo backed bow.  If you want the book on Hunting the Osage bow just send me a PM and I will send it to you.  I still owe Bob a knife for this book....just ran across the project in my garage which reminded me that I havent completed my end of the transaction.  SORRY BOB it will be coming soon.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Hillbilly on March 15, 2010, 08:07:27 pm

I have it on VHS, pretty good bit of info on it.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Blacktail on March 15, 2010, 11:05:58 pm

i have been wanting to get this movie for a long time BUT for some reason my pockets are all ways dry..LOL....some day i will get when i am rich and famous..john

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Alpinbogen on March 16, 2010, 12:12:16 am

Excellent video.  It takes you from A to Z in bamboo backed bows.  The only thing omitted in detail is tillering, which is covered extensively in HOB.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: NTD on March 18, 2010, 11:23:44 pm

Well I ordered the DVD..should be here monday.  And StikNString is sending me Hunting the Osage Bow, Thanks Stik!!!!  Thanks for the reviews guys!!

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Blacktail on March 19, 2010, 01:10:17 am

hey nathen,when you get the dvd let me know what you think...some day i might get it...i would love to get the osage bow one all so BUT i live in oregon and i dont think there is any osage..some day i would love to go back east and get some...but,that is in my dreams...john

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: NTD on March 19, 2010, 01:24:38 am

Will do John!!  I got my first osage from Tim Ott recently in a trade for a snake skin.  It's in board form, which is perfect for a BBO...It's roughed out and ready to be glued up, just waiting on a power lam.  I don't have a lot of extra money either and try to get most of my Archery stuff through trade, I am lucky though and have some good sources for snake skins without killing them ;)  I'm willing to bet you can find some resource in your region to trade others for all your PA needs ;D 

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: NTD on March 23, 2010, 01:24:19 am

Just finished watching "Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow"  It's Great!!!! Definitely lots of good info there and I will be revisiting it often for reference.  I have spent twice as much on other instructional DVDs and been less than pleased.  Definitely not the case with this video.  Also his style and sense of humor really makes me want to read his book.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Tom Leemans on March 25, 2010, 11:15:34 am

The video comes with a tillering pamphlet now I believe. Dean added that after requests for more tillering info. His tillering style is basically the same with BBO's or selfbows. Get the book and the DVD and you won't be disappointed.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Canoe on March 25, 2010, 11:52:18 am

Howdy group,

In that Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow, is Dean T. talking mostly about backing Osage?  I'm interested in the DVD and book, but only if it talks about backing white woods as well as Osage. 
(Maybe backing white woods with boo is not such a good idea?  I don't know?)

All the Best,
Canoe

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Pat B on March 25, 2010, 11:58:06 am

Nate, Both of Dean's references are great  but each is specific to the title. Hunting The Osage Bow discussed selfbows from locating the right tree to the finished bow and Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow is more about all aspects of building bamboo backed bows. Together they make great reference material for wood bow builders.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: NTD on March 25, 2010, 05:41:49 pm

Yep I know that now Pat :)  It was a great DVD, didn't come with the tillering pamphlet though.

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: Pat B on March 25, 2010, 07:13:38 pm

Nate, that is what we call "trial and error" in the business!  ;D

Title: Re: Hunting the Bamboo Backed Bow
Post by: NTD on March 26, 2010, 11:46:00 pm

Just received "Hunting the Osage Bow" from StiknString.  Thanks Man, I really appreciate, Have read most of it and what a great read!

Canoe, The DVD covers white woods, He specifically mentions Locust and Hickory.   I'd have to say my favorite part was watching him use different Jigs and plan on borrowing some of his ideas on that..especially the adjustable form.