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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bearbowman on July 20, 2009, 11:37:37 am

Title: My son and his first board bow attempt
Post by: bearbowman on July 20, 2009, 11:37:37 am

My son is 13. He has been watching quietly from time to time as I have been working on my selfbows. He asked about doing one himself. We ordered a u-finish board bow and he received it a few months ago. Well he finally wanted to work on it yesterday. The look in his eyes was priceless. When he finally got the limbs bending and the light went on as to where he needed to remove wood he was off to the races. He got a little to happy and got a little thin at one of the fades but I think we saved it. He was sanding for quite awhile last night and I think he is going to work on it a little by himself today. I was never so proud to watch him work. I hope this goes well and gives me a bow making partner.
I gave him his space and let him do what he felt he needed to do and only jumped in when he asked. I just wanted to share and I'll get some pics on here when he is done.

Title: Re: My son and his first board bow attempt
Post by: Pat B on July 20, 2009, 11:51:09 am

Congrats to your son. This is something that he can play with for the rest of his life and pass it on to the next generation.
Would he like to share some pics with us?

Title: Re: My son and his first board bow attempt
Post by: bearbowman on July 20, 2009, 12:09:41 pm

We will certainly get some pictures as soon as he feels it's done.

Title: Re: My son and his first board bow attempt
Post by: Olschool on July 20, 2009, 05:27:37 pm

Congrats to you both!

Title: Re: My son and his first board bow attempt
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 20, 2009, 09:49:24 pm

Very nice to hear. Jawge

Title: Re: My son and his first board bow attempt
Post by: Grunt on July 20, 2009, 11:38:44 pm

Looks like the seed you planted is growing. Good stuff.

Title: Re: My son and his first board bow attempt
Post by: Pappy on July 21, 2009, 05:16:46 am

Nice job passing it own. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: My son and his first board bow attempt
Post by: Mark Anderson on July 21, 2009, 11:52:18 am

Good job!
More dads need to be sharing in everything with their kids.
Your example will be passed on to your grandkids I'm sure!