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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: okie64 on March 27, 2011, 11:18:29 pm

Title: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: okie64 on March 27, 2011, 11:18:29 pm

My son thinks these kind of bows look cool so I made him one from hickory. He helped me shape the handle till it fit him right. Its 62" ntn and pulls 40# at 28" but he only draws about 24". He really likes it. He shoots carbon arrows because hes not that good of a shot yet and they seem to hold up better. I shot it around 100 times and was really surprised at how hard it shot. Thanks for lookin.
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Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: Matt S. on March 27, 2011, 11:24:22 pm

Nice! So when is he going to start making bows? ;D

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: tattoo dave on March 27, 2011, 11:37:29 pm

Awesome!!! Good to see the youngsters shooting something with no wheels on it. Nice work Dad.

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: Acutus on March 27, 2011, 11:46:48 pm

Thats one happy kid! and rightly so great bow!

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: Almostpighunter on March 27, 2011, 11:53:52 pm

Very, Very nice. I love the Holmies! - Mike

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: half eye on March 28, 2011, 12:19:16 am

okie, way nice bow, good lookin young archer.......good on you
rich

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: ErictheViking on March 28, 2011, 12:21:04 am

good stuff right there. nice bow and better job of getting him shooting

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: bubby on March 28, 2011, 04:15:21 am

looks like a happy camper there, and a nice bow

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: okie64 on March 28, 2011, 10:59:35 am

Matt, he helps me out in the shop every now and again, most of the time he's too busy playin some kind of sport to help me work on a bow. I figure let him do what he enjoys doin while hes a kid and maybe someday he will take an interest in bowbuilding. He does enjoy goin stave huntin with me.

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: Pappy on March 28, 2011, 11:56:06 am

Smile says it all,nice work. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Holmegaard for my son
Post by: Matt S. on March 28, 2011, 03:01:58 pm

Quote from: okie64 on March 28, 2011, 10:59:35 am

Matt, he helps me out in the shop every now and again, most of the time he's too busy playin some kind of sport to help me work on a bow. I figure let him do what he enjoys doin while hes a kid and maybe someday he will take an interest in bowbuilding. He does enjoy goin stave huntin with me.

That's great! He's one lucky kid!