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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: osage outlaw on October 30, 2009, 10:44:12 pm

Title: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: osage outlaw on October 30, 2009, 10:44:12 pm

I wanted to make a bow for my 10 year old son, so we could shoot together. I made him an osage D-bow. It is 50" NTN, 1" wide tapering to 1/2" tips. I made the shelf a little big so it will be easier for him to keep the arrow on it. It pulls 35# @ 20", which is a little heavy for him right now, but by spring, it should be just right. He has not really shot a bow much, so this is all new to him. While I was making it, he decided he wanted to be an indian for halloween so he could carry his bow around with him trick or treating. I made him some arrows out of dowel rods to go with it. My mom made him the outfit including the antler necklace. I painted some turkey feathers to look like eagle feathers.

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(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/3-1.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/DSCN2448.jpg)

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Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: Blacktail on October 31, 2009, 12:17:22 am

thats a great looking stick..he should have fun with it..great job..if he dont get any candy then he could hold some one UP for there candy.LOL..

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: radius on October 31, 2009, 12:42:53 am

i like that bow man, cool arc

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: medicinewheel on October 31, 2009, 05:16:12 am

Looking good!
35# at 20" sounds strong for a kid's bow!?

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: Timo on October 31, 2009, 06:33:04 am

Nice clean lines and simple.I like it. The kid looks ready to me,Good on ya. ;)

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: osage outlaw on October 31, 2009, 06:40:59 am

Quote from: medicinewheel on October 31, 2009, 05:16:12 am

Looking good!
35# at 20" sounds strong for a kid's bow!?

It is a little heavy, but there isn't much shooting weather left this year, so hopefully by next spring/summer it will fit him better.  He is growing like a weed.

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: Pat B on October 31, 2009, 11:52:37 am

One of my favorite styles of bows. I'm thinking of starting one today. It's great to get the kids interested.

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 31, 2009, 11:55:37 am

That is such a nice bow. Enjoy your time with your son. Jawge

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: Parnell on October 31, 2009, 12:17:05 pm

Awesome job - wish I had one at that age.  Is that his halloween get-up?  I would have had a blast with that - no pumpkin would have been safe! >:D

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: Scowler on October 31, 2009, 12:21:45 pm

Very cool.

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: ricktrojanowski on November 01, 2009, 06:51:41 am

Nice little bow.  I love the simple D bow.  Good job.

Title: Re: An Osage D-bow for my son
Post by: kayakfisher on November 01, 2009, 04:38:42 pm

Nice lookin little bow and good job, Thats the future of primitive archery right there  :)
                          Dennis