Whew! It was a bow building kinda day today!
Here is the bow that I finished up for my 5 yr old boy today....his first! We told him that if he does well in kindergarten this fall I will let him tag along hunting.....
It pulls about 20# at his 15" draw.....
Made from osage that Saw Filer sent me.....
Backed with linen....and he wanted it green!
Braintanned handle wrap.
Pics:
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http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/S ... 0_0420.jpg
HE LOVED IT! Orks and Uruk BEWARE!
I was also able to clean my shop.....I just cannto work in squalor!
Ranger in training?
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Cinead
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Ranger in training?
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Re: Ranger in training?
Thats a nice looking bow. I have 2 for my little brothers, one is fiberglass about 15# that I found at a flea market $3 and the other I got in a give away on tradgang and its 35# I will post pics when I can of those.
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Peter Remling
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Looks real nice, can we see a clsoeup when ou get the chance?
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Greg
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As usual, your bowbuilding skills continue to impress me and everyone else here. Your longbows are gorgeous. One of these days, I'll probably turn around, stop being picky, and just order another bow from you at a reasonable length. Until then, keep 'em coming! VERY well done.
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Beautiful bow! I am sure that your son will be quite the ranger with you as a teacher! Do you have pics of other bows you have made?
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Cinead
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No, sorry no other pics....just not something I have ever thought to take pictures of....
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dwayne davis
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i have to agree a good looking bow indeed, green is not a bad color at all realy.
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I'm expecting a son in about two weeks. Seeing pictures of your son shooting the bow you built for him really adds to my already high level of excitement.jolromir wrote:i have to agree a good looking bow indeed, green is not a bad color at all realy.
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Cinead
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You just wait....kids are life changers....in a GOOD way!
For me its like having a little playmate!
For me its like having a little playmate!
Here I stand...unbowed, unbent, unbroken.