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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Strongbow on July 23, 2013, 12:23:17 am

Title: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Strongbow on July 23, 2013, 12:23:17 am: Its been a while since I posted a bow on here, but I was really happy with how this one came out. It's a hickory backed red oak that was a leftover from another project and I turned it into a kids bow. This was my first attempt at a snake skin. Skins are Eastern Garter Snake glued on with TB3 and wrapped with silver serving line. It was a birthday present for my 5 yrs old son.

Stats:48" ntn, 5 1/2" stiff handle with an ipe riser, 1" wide from handle to mid-limb narriowing to 3/8" tips, black walnut tip overlays, 10lbs at 18" draw, tillered out to 20" for a little forgiveness. 1/2" string follow after shooting, relaxing to zero after unstringing.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/image_zpsefb7d561.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/image_zpsefb7d561.jpg.html)
Unstrung after shooting
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/image_zpsd317dac7.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/image_zpsd317dac7.jpg.html)
Braced
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/image_zps9eb830a1.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/image_zps9eb830a1.jpg.html)
Full Draw
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/image_zps0e0b7a73.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/image_zps0e0b7a73.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Trapper Rob on July 23, 2013, 12:43:37 am: Looks like you made his day.
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Strongbow on July 23, 2013, 12:49:27 am: Sorry finally figured out how to post these photos properly :) Here are the rest:

Eastern Garter Snake Skins
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/image_zpsb53da969.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/image_zpsb53da969.jpg.html)
Tips
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/image_zpsed98a4c2.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/image_zpsed98a4c2.jpg.html)
Money Shot
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/100_0684_zps2abc4e7f.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/100_0684_zps2abc4e7f.jpg.html)
He shoots tight groups too :)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/image_zps7731cc3f.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/image_zps7731cc3f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: chamookman on July 23, 2013, 04:32:16 am: GREAT Bow ! The money shot is priceless - well done Sir ! Bob
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: mikekeswick on July 23, 2013, 04:32:28 am: Sweet!
That's what it's all about...a smiling young un!
I've made a few bows for kids recently....it's such a nice feeling to know you've made and given them something which will give them fun for years to come.
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: arklowrebel on July 23, 2013, 05:26:46 am: Great job! Really cool. :)
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Weylin on July 23, 2013, 05:28:01 am: Nice work! You nailed that tiller. That boy looks happy.
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: DuBois on July 23, 2013, 06:27:59 am: Way to go man! I gotta make something for my kids soon :)
Thanks for the post.
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: dwardo on July 23, 2013, 07:12:46 am: Excellent bow 8)

Look on his face is priceless.
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: TRACY on July 23, 2013, 08:00:40 am: Satisfied customer there! Nice work.

Tracy
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Pappy on July 23, 2013, 08:05:41 am: Very cool,nice bow and looks like a happy young man. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: lesken2011 on July 23, 2013, 08:58:21 am: Nice job, Dad. The kid's got great form and looks pretty happy, too!! :)
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: half eye on July 23, 2013, 09:14:50 am: Impossible to get better than that, great bow and great young man. Good on you Dad
rich
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: adb on July 23, 2013, 10:30:12 am: Holy cow! Lookit that young feller yard that back all the way! That's a warbow shooter in the making right there!!
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: RBLusthaus on July 23, 2013, 12:15:16 pm: The smile says it all!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: 4dog on July 23, 2013, 03:30:57 pm: You made superhero status in those little eyes fer sure , awesome dadness points, we have a winner!
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: toomanyknots on July 23, 2013, 05:07:46 pm: Haha, if he draws that bow any farther, he'd be drawing yumi style! (maybe thats what you should make him next, >:D). Awesome bow. He's got better groupings than I do! ;D Tiller is really picture perfect too.
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 23, 2013, 05:17:50 pm: That is a sweet bend on that little bow. Looks like you have a happy camper! Nice work!
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on July 23, 2013, 06:45:10 pm: He looks happy :D if I was your son Id be Elated as well. I really like this kids bow, its awesome.
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Badly Bent on July 23, 2013, 07:04:20 pm: Excellent tiller, sharp looking finish and a happy youngster, doesn't get any better than that. Nice going dad! :)
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Strongbow on July 23, 2013, 11:02:00 pm: Thanks for all the feedback everyone! This success is thanks to all of you here on the PA forums. I don't post much, but I have learned so much from seeing the projects and build-a-longs shared here over the past 2 years. I have seen so many perfectly tillered bows shared here it was bound to start influencing me in the right direction :) Now to finally get around to finishing that ELB for dad! ;D
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on July 24, 2013, 02:20:13 pm: I have a 5 year old girl askign me for a bow.

What are the specs on that? Draw weight and length and such?
Title: Re: Optimus Prime Kids Bow (pic heavy)
Post by: Strongbow on July 24, 2013, 05:03:31 pm: Quote from: Prarie Bowyer on July 24, 2013, 02:20:13 pm
I have a 5 year old girl askign me for a bow.

What are the specs on that? Draw weight and length and such?

I just updated the specs for you in the original post. Since I was using hickory backed red oak I also trapped the back along most of the limb to keep it from overpowering the oak. I would not recommend the hickory/red oak combo from past experiences. I used it for this bow because it was a scrap that was already glued up, and I figured the low draw weight would not overpower it.