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Offline adb

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One for the kids...
« 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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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2008, 09:21:57 pm »
nice of you!
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Offline adb

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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #2 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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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #3 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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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #4 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:)
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Offline Dano

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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2008, 09:40:21 pm »
Nice job. Kids bows can be more challenging, but so much more rewarding.
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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #6 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?
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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2008, 10:55:49 pm »
yeah, look at the titles under the pictures:  Allison's bow!
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Offline Pappy

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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #8 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. :)
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Offline GregB

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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #9 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... :)
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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2008, 09:52:10 am »
Way to go man! Nice bow and happy kid ;D.
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Offline DanaM

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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2008, 10:41:22 am »
Love to see kids with bows :) Well done eh.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2008, 10:42:17 am »
Very nice to see. Jawge
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Re: One for the kids...
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2008, 11:01:52 am »
Fantastic job!
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« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2008, 11:32:23 am »
Awesome 8)
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