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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Mark Anderson on March 08, 2010, 01:11:31 pm

Title: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: Mark Anderson on March 08, 2010, 01:11:31 pm

Here are a few of the bows my son Caedmon and I made for him (he's just three but likes to scrape wood already!!!). The pictures were a little hard to get because of some birds in the field that just had to" go on our campfire"! The first is a walnut self bow, second a hickory self bow, third a red oak board bow backed with denim. they all pull 5-8 pounds at 12-15 inches.
Enjoy!
Mark and Caedmon

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Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: Pat B on March 08, 2010, 01:32:54 pm

Excellent!!!  8)  Get them interested early.    ;)

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: Pappy on March 08, 2010, 01:42:06 pm

Thats to cute, Good looking young man.Great looking form to boot. Man they learn quick at
that age.Well done. :) :) I love seeing that.Thanks for sharing. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: half eye on March 08, 2010, 06:29:39 pm

Hey Caedmon,
       Would you be interested in showing this old guy how to shoot, man thats good form......and them darned birds can look out for there own bad selves too ;D Way to go young man!!!
Rich

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: Dad on March 08, 2010, 08:25:41 pm

Mark, very impressive....the boys AND the bows.  I have been lurking on here the last few weeks planning my first bow.  I think the first one will be for my 11 year old.  By the way I am in Springfield and come through Cabool about every other day or so (on a train).   Have fun!!


Scott

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: Grunt on March 08, 2010, 10:10:35 pm

Pretty cool. He's going to be a heck of a shot when he turns four.

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: cowboy on March 08, 2010, 10:33:46 pm

Great picts! Looks like he's been shooting for years ;).

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: PeteDavis on March 08, 2010, 10:55:10 pm

That's way cool.

PD

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: Orkraider on March 08, 2010, 11:17:18 pm

Wow, that is just wicked cool.

What a lucky guy!

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: Mark Anderson on March 09, 2010, 12:11:46 pm

Thanks for all the kind words guys!
Caedmon loves to shoot and I think he's going to be a natural, unlike his daddy!
It is sure fun to be out with him and see him learn, I wish more dads would do the same. For those who do, you're doing a great thing that will last a lifetime, whether it's archery or just watering your lawn.

Scott - you won't regret making one for your son! (and I moved out of town because of the train noise!!!... just kidding)

You all need to know most of what I learned is from this forum so anything Caedmon knows, in a big way, came from y'all!

God Bless
Mark

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: OldBow on March 09, 2010, 12:55:48 pm

Good job on Caedmon's bows. Someday these will be your grandchildren's bows.

Title: Re: Just for fun - my son's bows
Post by: sulphur on March 09, 2010, 07:21:44 pm

excellent form!!  i can't get my 3 yr old to stop trying to rapid fire every arrow.  he thinks the faster he pulls and releases the farther it wil go.   Your boy looks like he will be a great archer in the not too distant future.