osage outlaw, this is just such a great thread. The bow looks great. The time spent together is just fantastic. I see to do a fair bit of reminiscing in the morning. Ma and Dad bought me a Ben Pearson 20# recurve when I was your son's age or a year younger. 2 years later it pulled up a splinter. I remember thinking how great it would be to make my own from a tree. With your guidance your son did, and a lot sooner than I did! Enjoy your time shooting together. Jawge