Author Topic: Bows for Grand KIDS (Read 3081 times)

Pappy · « **on:** January 29, 2023, 05:47:16 pm »

I don't make as many bows as I use to, I am involved in a lot but only make 3 or 4 a year for myself to hunt with, but now with grand kids that grow like weeds I am back busy.2 of my grand kids had out grown there bows so in the last week or so I got on the ball and made them a couple out of some nice 10/15/ year old Osage, short pieces I had saved just for that purpose, 1 is for Margaret Ann who is 5 1/2 it is 15@15 R&D with all the trimmings she likes, pink string, deer antler nocks and purple beads and of course a turkey feather on the loose end of the string. Bodhi is 3 1/2 and his is 12@15 red and white string and red and white beads, he wants to be a fire man.

Also antler nocks and a Turkey feather on the loose end of the string. I will show more pictures once they get them in there hands.

Pappy

Piddler · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2023, 06:16:05 pm »

Looking good Pappy. I have also made some grandkid bows. They aren't as easy to tiller as you would think meaning a little scraping goes a long way when they are that thin.
Piddler

bentstick54 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2023, 06:19:39 pm »

Very nice looking Pappy. I know they will enjoy them.

bassman211 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2023, 06:56:43 pm »

nice.

George Tsoukalas · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2023, 09:58:22 pm »

Very nice, Pappy. Your grandkids will be elated. Jawge

Pat B · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2023, 10:55:12 pm »

Very cool, Pappy.

superdav95 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2023, 11:30:01 pm »

I’d love one of these as a kid. This is a great way to have the kids have something to remember grandpa by. Great idea.

bjrogg · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2023, 07:14:15 am »

Look forward to seeing pictures of them with the kids. Nice looking braced profiles Pappy.

I agree with piddler. A person can learn a lot about tillering from making kids bows.

Bjrogg

Will B · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2023, 07:55:24 am »

Those bows turned out great. Nothing better than grand kids and bows.

M2A · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2023, 08:15:28 am »

Looking good Pappy! Nothing better than making a bow for them younger ones.
Mike

Marc St Louis · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2023, 08:35:35 am »

Looks good. Now you got to make some little arrows

Selfbowman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2023, 10:34:50 am »

Looking good Mark. Hope to see ya in May this year.

Parnell · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2023, 02:02:49 pm »

That’s great, Pappy. Good work.

Pappy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2023, 08:34:08 am »

Thanks guys, yes Piddler I would rather make an adult bow anytime, a little goes a long way when you start to get close, these wound up only about 1 growth ring thick. That's great new Arvin, I was hoping you could make it to Tennessee this year.

Pappy

Selfbowman · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2023, 10:40:05 am »

Quote from: Pappy on January 31, 2023, 08:34:08 am

Thanks guys, yes Piddler I would rather make an adult bow anytime, a little goes a long way when you start to get close, these wound up only about 1 growth ring thick. That's great new Arvin, I was hoping you could make it to Tennessee this year.
Pappy
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I’m on target for it if life does not get in the way. You know since you prefer making adult bows better you can adopt me as a grandchild.🤠🤠

Primitive Archer