Christmas tree bow build along: in progress

[High-Desert]

Dang, you did a nice job of tiller that pine board.

[Pappy]

WOW, I remember this thread and young squirrelslayer. What a hoot he was.
 Pappy

[Parnell]

Ahh, Squirlynuts.  Aren’t there examples of pine being used for bows in the subarctic? 

[Deerhunter21]

I never realized that bows will break from doors!..............
...................................... Ive been too lucky

[WhistlingBadger]

My first bow got slammed in a truck door and the tip broke...Best thing that ever happened to me as an archer.  (We were all wrong for each other.)  But I guess that's a little different.

azn, that's a really cool looking bow!  Thanks for sharing it.

[JW_Halverson]

Dear lord baby Jesus I got some good laughs.  His ego was quite large lol.

Speaking of pine I did finish a personal challenge with a 1x2x6 pine board from Menards.  It’s doable without being 4” wide.  Just wanted to try again.

Draws 51lbs @ 26” with 1.25” just unbraced set and after resting it has .5” set.  I was really surprised at this pine board and it’s elasticity. 

I just hope I don’t get this thing caught in the garage door as I walk out to shoot it. 🤣🤣🤣

I was impressed with this pine bow when you posted it on the board bow Facebook page. Just didnt realize it was you!

[aznboi3644]

Thanks guys.  Man I got some laughs from the squirrel nut.  His ego was bigger than the Christmas tree.  I’m still a noobie just learning how to make a stick bend without breaking and taking too much set. 

I wish the pictures and videos were still up.  His enthusiasm for a 50lb bow from an old Christmas tree was laughable alone. Then how he was adamant about somehow getting the bow caught in the door. 

I’m man enough to admit when I screw up and just move on and learn from it. 

[Bubbabowyer]

I've got tons of great quality osage. I'd be happy to send you one if you would pay the shipping. My gift to someone who has an eye for bowyering and needs to use better wood to keep that eye in its socket!😉

[aznboi3644]

I don’t even want long Osage really.  I like bendy handle short bows 52” and under. But I will gladly accept your offer.  PM me details