Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Strongbow on July 15, 2015, 10:58:50 pm
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I have been serving as a consultant on a bow building project with my 9yr old daughter, Lily, over the past year (new baby, moving, and health issues all interfered). She had expressed interest in shooting but needed a lighter bow to shoot since she was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyosistis when she was 6 (just like Landon from the Dec/Jan issue). The disease affects her muscles and skin, and she had a flare up last fall and the project was on hold for a few months. She has responded well to treatment and is more or less back to normal but still needs to build some of her muscles back up. I thought bow building and shooting would be just the ticket. I manage to be "good" and keep my hands off the tools and made her do all the work. +90% of the work was done by Lily, she even cut out the bow on the bandsaw (I only helped cutting in the arrow shelf, trapping the back, and tweaking the final tiller). Here is what she has to say about her project:
"Hi everybody! My dad was the one who started the idea of me making my own bow. He usually makes the bows so I didn't think it would be so hard & take so long. At one point I got really bored and tired of working on it, but he pushed me on and now I have an awesome bow! The tiger stripes were kind of hard, but he encouraged me to keep doing it. I did a tiger design because I really like big cats, and my favorite is a Siberian tiger. When the bow was done and I could pull it back to a full draw I was so excited because I had never been able to reach a full draw before :)."
Pictures of the build and specs to follow:
Hickory Laminations glued up with some reflex added
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2014-07-17%2020.13.32_zpsdhycg5zk.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2014-07-17%2020.13.32_zpsdhycg5zk.jpg.html)
2" of glued in reflex
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2014-07-19%2017.46.28_zpslviau7hb.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2014-07-19%2017.46.28_zpslviau7hb.jpg.html)
Serving the bowstring
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-01-24%2020.55.11_zpsenlkjopm.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-01-24%2020.55.11_zpsenlkjopm.jpg.html)
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Shaping the tips and nocks
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-02-22%2015.43.09_zpsa2mxy8y8.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-02-22%2015.43.09_zpsa2mxy8y8.jpg.html)
Starting the stripes
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-04-19%2019.51.40_zpsfa7mkosg.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-04-19%2019.51.40_zpsfa7mkosg.jpg.html)
Finishing the stripes
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-06-28%2011.45.47_zpsmvcp4dfw.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-06-28%2011.45.47_zpsmvcp4dfw.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.26.50_zpsth2gu1tb.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.26.50_zpsth2gu1tb.jpg.html)
Lily's makers mark
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.29.02_zpsbkfsmpgf.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.29.02_zpsbkfsmpgf.jpg.html)
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Close up of tips
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.32.38_zpso2gi7xad.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.32.38_zpso2gi7xad.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.34.31_zpspii331bc.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.34.31_zpspii331bc.jpg.html)
Handle
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.35.58_zpsvrpyubmu.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.35.58_zpsvrpyubmu.jpg.html)
Unbraced profile
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.42.31_zpspooqlf77.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.42.31_zpspooqlf77.jpg.html)
Braced at 4 3/4"
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.44.08_zpsiifyngjv.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.44.08_zpsiifyngjv.jpg.html)
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Specs:
1/8" Hickory laminations glued together with an ipe/hickory handle riser
47" NTN
15/16" wide at the handle (back trapped to 3/4"), 3/4" at mid limbs tapering to 5/16" at the nocks
13lbs at 20" draw, (tillered out to 22" for room to grow)
Flight tested today and it shoots a 400gr arrow 175'
Full Draw
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa391/Dangerklein/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.51.42_zps0ophczzs.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/Dangerklein/media/Lilys%20Bow%20Project/2015-07-14%2021.51.42_zps0ophczzs.jpg.html)
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What a great story and congrats to Lily and Dad. That is a terrific accomplishment for a nine year old that she'll never forget. Super job of coaching Dad. That is one proud smile on Lily's' face. What a lucky kid :-)
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Wow, fantastic!!
I have a nine year old, too, and who also likes Siberian tigers. We haven't decorated her bow yet.
What a great job she did, and a fine bow! I'm really impressed. :)
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She is a pill and a half that girl. ;) Nice art work, you taught 'er well.
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She did a great job and she is a beautiful you lady too
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Well done... a heartwarming story... get's my vote for BOM :)
Del... the I like big cats too :laugh:
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Great story and great job on that bow! I love the paint job too
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A whole lot of awesome going on here!!!!! :)
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Congrats on finishing your bow Lily. I think you accomplished something few kids your age have done and the bow looks great, it may be my favorite one that I've seen posted in a while. :)
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Congratulations Lily and Dad. Thanks for sharing the story with all of us.
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Lilly,
That bow is so cool, you did a very outstanding job young lady. Dad's can be cool sometimes, hope it shoots well for you. Strongbow....enjoy these moments to the max, sir
rich
PS: I really like your decorations too.
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Lily, that was truly inspirational! It is so nice to see you making bows.
That bow is truly awesome! Love the tiller and the artwork.
Jawge
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Thats amazing and adorable! Thanks for sharing! I laughed out loud when I read about her getting bored. Way to be a good dad and help her get the final product done. Something about the boredom, time, and pain that makes the exciting part that much better in every new or worthwhile endeavor. Great life lessons.
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Great story and well made bow to boot. Congrats to you both.
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Great story and a beauty of a bow!.... Brian
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Wow, I have to send her a bow to be decorated! What does she charge???
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Great story, cool bow
Always fun to work with the kids and see their big eyes when a bow is born.
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Beautiful bow Lily, you are talented :) Can't wait to see your next one!!!
Don
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That's a fantastic first bow and particularly so for someone so young. The artwork is especially nice. Lily, you are very talented!
THANKS for a very heart-warming post!
c.d.
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That is just too darn cool. Great job young lady. You did a mighty fine job.
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Well done Lily ! I second the motion for Bow of the Month also. Kudos to You too Dad. Bob
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Great job , Lilly ! I hope you have lots of fun shooting and building with your dad for many years to come!
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Great job Dad! And congrats to Lilly for creating such a beautiful bow! Good luck with her recovery too :)
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"Awesome" is right!
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Early indoctrination. Well done with both the bow and the youngster!
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She had expressed interest in shooting but needed a lighter bow to shoot since she was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyosistis when she was 6 (just like Landon from the Dec/Jan issue).
I am a TCM doctor and although I have never treated this disease it sound much like others that I have treated and respond well to TCM treatments. This link says others have had success treating it.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Dermatomyositis.aspx
I would recommend you find a person that has studied herbs intensively along with acupuncture. This is important! I would expect the doctor to do both with your daughter. It is normal to have 3 treatments a week that then back off to 1 a month and then one a years depending on how the patients responds.
Health!
Douglas E Knapp
PS great bow!
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Lily you did a fantastic job all around, you should be very proud of yourself.
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Bow of the month, coolest kiddo of the month, and awesome Dad of the month all wrapped up in one post! Congratulations Lily, you do good work!
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A whole lot of awesome going on here!!!!! :)
I couldn't have said it better myself! Congrats lily on your first bow! Patrick
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You did an awesome job on your bow Lily!!!
I didn't build my first bow until I was 50 years old, so just think about how good you will be, and how many bows you will build by the time you're my age.
I think you have a real good chance and winning bow of the month, keep your fingers crossed ;)
Ed
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Excellent. Extremely well done
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well done .... well done indeed...................
DBar
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Wow!
What an excellent experience for you and her.
Everything you two have decided to share here is absolutely priceless.
Without a doubt, seeing this made my day.
Keep up the great work, Lily 8)
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Lily,
Excellent job on your first bow. Enjoy shooting it. I look forward to seeing your next one.
Ken
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Nice work Lilly. I see a future bowyer in you yet, even though it can get a little boring. Gets my vote for BOTM.
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Great story, glad she is doing good, Landon is responding well also, still in Chicago for treatment but doing much better. :) That is very nice work she did with that bow in all aspects and a beautiful little girl to boot. I know she is proud of it and Dad has to be proud also as he should be. Great job Lily you put some of us old Boyer's to shame with that one. :)
Pappy
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Thanks for all the support and encouraging comments. Lily really appreciates them! :)