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Offline Knoll

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Christmas for a Grandson
« on: December 16, 2018, 08:33:15 pm »
Made grandson's 1st bow few years ago. He's now almost 8 and find myself wincing a bit when he draws it because current draw length is at least an inch more than I tillered it.
So this Christmas he'll be getting new one.
Used lil sliver of hickory that was hiding in shop corner.
17# at 18". 49" ntn, 1" at fade to mid limb then tapers to 1/4" at nock. Cut in shelf. Leather-wrapped handle. Wood beads hanging from handle as bit of decoration. Some reddish wood as tip overlay . . . can rarely remember specie names . . . 🤔 Tru Oil finish . . . 1st time using this stuff, but it won't be the last.
Will try to get pictures of Johnny shooting it on Christmas day!
Thanks for looking.
















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Offline bubby

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2018, 08:47:23 pm »
That came out sweet Mikey, he will love it
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2018, 08:57:47 pm »
Neat, you need to be planning the next one, as well!  He will really start growing soon!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2018, 09:01:43 pm »
Excellent. Can't wait to see the Christmas full draw pic.  :OK
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2018, 03:55:03 am »
Very nice Mike. Like Jerry said. He will soon be outgrowing them like a pair of shoes. At least you'll be knowing what to get him for Christmas. Love seeing those kids shooting.
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2018, 04:53:30 am »
He'll like that Mike.Very nice work.
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Offline johnminnitt

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2018, 05:01:36 am »
Very nice.
I have grandson who's not quite 3 at the moment, so in a couple of years or so....
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2018, 05:59:22 am »
FD is money .........
Good Job
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Offline Bayou Ben

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2018, 07:24:52 am »
You sure didn't skimp on tillering this little bow.  Great job!   He'll love it.
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2018, 08:13:54 am »
Thanks, fellas, for the kind comments.
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Offline hoosierf

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2018, 08:17:55 am »
Excellent job. Building bows as gifts is the best!
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Offline ohma2

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2018, 08:23:38 am »
Man i got wet eyed there for a second ,i can remember giving my grand son present bows,he was allways so thankfull.great little bow you made there.
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2018, 08:30:41 am »
Yeah, I get a bit emotional when building these lil weapons. Wondering how long he/she will hold onto it and what they might remember about the gift and giver.
Am blessed in that, even at this late stage of life cycle, have string of youngun's for which to do these builds. Heck, the youngest just turned 1 !!
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Offline backtowood B2W

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Re: Christmas for a Grandson
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2018, 12:40:55 pm »
nice lil shooter, I'm always impressed what they are capable of.
made some mini bows and kid bows and they are not easy to tiller but I learned a lot making them.
he will like it for sure
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2018, 01:11:57 pm »
Good job Gramps :)
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