Process of Making a Traditional English Longbow From Scratch - Start To Finish

In today’s video we meet Robert Geddes, a professional bow maker that brings history to life through his craftsmanship while maintaining traditional ties with artisans who wielded transformative influence through weaponry. Fascinated by the meditative nature of working with wood, Robert meticulously crafts english longbows that echo the craftsmanship of bygone eras. Employing hand tools, he peels back single pieces of wood, gradually revealing the shapes required for these medieval weapons. The process is ancient and deliberate, involving constant testing to ensure the bow’s strength and optimal range. Please enjoy. 📢 Important Information: In order to demonstrate and film the various stages of the process in the time we had, we started cutting oak; roughed out already seasoned elm; finished the tillering on yew. 🏹 Robert’s social media: • Facebook: • Instagram: