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Offline lebhuntfish

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My nieces first Bow, my first bendy!
« on: January 19, 2015, 03:40:22 am »
Back I July at mojam, Dvshunter gifted me an Osage stave. I couldn't  wait to get into it when I got home. I looked it over several times and decided I wanted to make me a reflex deflex bendy with a sinew backing for turkey hunting. So I chased a ring and laid my bow out. I realized I could split off one side and maybe make another bow from that piece.

A couple weeks ago my niece showed some interest in shooting. I let her shoot another bow I had. She was able to do really good and asked if she could have one for herself. So the other day I picked up the split off piece and started working out this little bow. It only took me about 2 hours to whittle this thing out and have it tillered to 22 inches. I decided to put a little reflex in the tips. I also decided since she likes gold, I backed it with a sparkly gold silk tie I had. Now I don't have all the finish work done so no close up just yet. But I will post more pics when I get it done. Patrick

If you look closely you can see the arrow in flight in front of my truck.

A little instruction and she looks pretty good! Shooting at like 4 yards she was able to hit about a 2 in spot with every shot! 
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: My nieces first Bow, my first bendy!
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2015, 03:45:57 am »
  Nice bend on that one Patrick and good on you for hooking your Niece up... 8) She looks to be having fun and her form is good...
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2015, 03:57:34 am »
Thanks Donald, I am very pleased with the tiller on this one. I was surprised at her form, that is all natural too. And she has never shot a bow till a few weeks ago! Patrick
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Re: My nieces first Bow, my first bendy!
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2015, 05:25:39 am »
Woo... just two hours to tiller that :o It's gorgeous... I'd have been at it for a week :(.
Sparkly gold silk tie :o (bet you're relieved to find a good use for that  ;) )
Great to see the girls shooting.
Good job passing it on.
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2015, 10:57:03 am »
Thanks Del, 2 hours is a land speed record for me for sure. But I want you to know that I probably could have braced the split off and it would have been about  60 lbs. Good thing about the tie,  it wasn't mine. I actually got it at a thrift store to see  if it could be used for backing.  :laugh: I also have a black one with pink stripes!  :laugh: Patrick
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Offline JonW

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Re: My nieces first Bow, my first bendy!
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2015, 11:15:48 am »
Nice work. Bows for kids are the best!
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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2015, 11:48:00 am »
Thanks JonW!  Patrick
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2015, 06:38:25 pm »
     nice bend and very very cool

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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2015, 07:14:12 pm »
Thanks chuck! Patrick
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« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2015, 07:44:41 pm »
Patrick,
You did good to flip those tips.  Made it nice to get that draw length out of it.  And she does have good form, she's getting a lot of bend out of it in that full draw pic.
Well done,
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Re: My nieces first Bow, my first bendy!
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2015, 07:52:03 pm »
I got to shoot that bow. Lotta fun. I bet with a good broadhead it would take a turkey ( close range and not frozen already ).
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« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2015, 07:59:43 pm »
Good work Patrick.   It's terrific to see someone helping the younger generation get involved in archery.  Congrats to you both.
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« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2015, 09:53:12 pm »
Thanks DBar, it was a fun little project. I'm learning a thing or two with every one. I think she will be a crack shot.

Sleek, your right. It has a pretty good zip for 17 lbs! Don't think it would fair well with a frozen bird. Definitely have to be a live one.

Drewster, I appreciate it bud! Plus it's fun to see someone learn archery! Patrick 
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« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2015, 10:17:41 pm »
Great job in every way.
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« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2015, 11:32:17 pm »
Hey thanks SLIMBOB!  I appreciate it bud! Patrick
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