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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: adb on May 24, 2008, 09:20:36 pm

Title: One for the kids...
Post by: adb on May 24, 2008, 09:20:36 pm

Hi, everyone...
I really like to see kids involved in archery. I also like making bows for kids, just to see the look on their face!! This bow was made for Allison, the daughter of a buddy of mine. I made my buddy and his wife both bows, so I figured it was time to get the youngins flinging some wood as well.
Let's see... 62" NTN, maple selfbow, cocobolo tip overlays, 25# @ 20", 30# @ 22". Strunk style grip, flemish B&W string. I over tillered it, so she can still shoot it as she grows.


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Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: radius on May 24, 2008, 09:21:57 pm

nice of you!

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: adb on May 24, 2008, 09:24:33 pm

My most excellent wife, Linda, also painted the back of the bow. This girl likes fairies, so Linda painted a fairey holding a bow, as well as some vines and leaves along both limbs. Looks pretty good! The look on her face says it all!!

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Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: adb on May 24, 2008, 09:25:52 pm

Let the arrows fly!!! I think she'll learn to get it all the way back soon!

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Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: radius on May 24, 2008, 09:34:57 pm

she sure looks pleased! 

Hey adb...um, you think if i send a few bows out your way, your awesome wife will paint faeries on them for me, too? O:)

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: Dano on May 24, 2008, 09:40:21 pm

Nice job. Kids bows can be more challenging, but so much more rewarding.

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: OldBow on May 24, 2008, 10:53:20 pm

Just Super!  Both you and DanaM have really contributed to children this month. Does this little lady have a first name?

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: radius on May 24, 2008, 10:55:49 pm

yeah, look at the titles under the pictures:  Allison's bow!

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: Pappy on May 30, 2008, 07:28:01 am

Very nice bow and nice jester, Need more kids involved to keep the tradition going,plus
it will keep um out of trouble.Nice job.She looks happy. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: GregB on May 30, 2008, 08:40:24 am

That smile says it all!  ;) More proof in the pudding that primitive archery attracts the nicest people... :)

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: cowboy on May 30, 2008, 09:52:10 am

Way to go man! Nice bow and happy kid ;D.

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: DanaM on May 30, 2008, 10:41:22 am

Love to see kids with bows :) Well done eh.

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 30, 2008, 10:42:17 am

Very nice to see. Jawge

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: 330bull on May 30, 2008, 11:01:52 am

Fantastic job!

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: JackCrafty on May 30, 2008, 11:32:23 am

Awesome 8)

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: adb on May 30, 2008, 11:41:00 am

Thanks, everbody. It feels really good to just step back and do something for the pure joy of it. Yes... the look says it all.

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: Dane on May 30, 2008, 08:59:54 pm

My turn to say awesome. That little girl is clearly pleased. Beautiful bow, and great art from Linda.

Dane

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: nugget on June 01, 2008, 10:57:17 pm

Great job dude. I think I enjoy making kids bows more than I do making adult bows. The joy the kids seem to get out of it is something great to witness  , better than new money ;D

Title: Re: One for the kids...
Post by: FlintWalker on June 02, 2008, 01:56:07 am

Good Job! ;)