Have you ever...

[Brian Hoffer]

... worked on a bow that you plan to give someone. Then when you take that first full draw test shot you find yourself rationalizing about giving them the next one you make

I have been working on a red elm flat bow for my father in law and just got it fully tillered last night.  Now I will start doing the detail work (handle, finish, paint, etc).  Will post some pictures soon.

[BOWMAN53]

Almost every bow i make is supposed to be for my dad lol. he still hasnt gotten one yet, hehehe

[Dances with squirrels]

Every time. My bows are never good enough in my eyes.

[BowSlayer]

i wan't to make a bow for my GF but im not sure how well thats going to work out for me. if it breaks 

[bubby]

come on bowman it's your DAD, get that man a bow built

[BOWMAN53]

i wan't to make a bow for my GF but im not sure how well thats going to work out for me. if it breaks 

Be a man make a bow for your woman. Rawhide back it for safety.

[BOWMAN53]

come on bowman it's your DAD, get that man a bow built

I know i know    i need to make one. I did give him a wall hanger, the black locust that got compression fractures cuz it was too narrow for its weight. That should hold him off for awhile.

[BowSlayer]

i wan't to make a bow for my GF but im not sure how well thats going to work out for me. if it breaks 

Be a man make a bow for your woman. Rawhide back it for safety.

ill get on it,

[toomanyknots]

I do that every time. I mean every single time, I have just got numb to it I guess, haha. What hurts even more is making a bow for yourself, taking the time with the perfect stave, making an absolutely phenomenal bow, and then getting rid of it anyway,  . I mean it hurts, but also feels good at the same time, .