Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: arklowrebel on May 25, 2012, 07:42:51 pm

Title: Thanks for the help
Post by: arklowrebel on May 25, 2012, 07:42:51 pm

Hi Guys

I joined the board recently to learn a more about making a bow.  My aim was to make a primitive/historical bow for my eldest son.  I have just finished my first try; thanks in no small part to the advice that many of you have so kindly shared with others in a variety of other message strings.  I appreciate it.

I'm attaching a couple of pics of my boys trying it out a couple of days ago.  I made lots of mistakes along the way, but the bow did make it to the shooting stage and is firing quite well.  But for the shared knowledge on this site, I don't think it would have made it to this point.

Given that I am in Ireland, I had access to few if any appropriate bow woods.  Ultimately, I managed to produce an ash bow, backed with linen for safety, with bone nock overlays.  It is approx. 20# at 20" - just about right for my little men.  The white markings on the back are Ogham script (effectively an ancient Irish code).

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Thanks for the help
Post by: bubby on May 25, 2012, 08:08:43 pm

well done on the bow, also two great looking boy's , Bub

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Post by: k-hat on May 25, 2012, 08:11:36 pm

The Irishman in me loves it, and so does the rest!!  Tiller looks real good and the artwork is cool 8)

Title: Re: Thanks for the help
Post by: arklowrebel on May 25, 2012, 08:16:33 pm

Thanks guys  ;D

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Post by: gstoneberg on May 25, 2012, 08:19:58 pm

Looks like a great bow.  I LOVE that picture with the moving arrow, you did well to capture that.  Nice work!

George

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Post by: Adam on May 25, 2012, 10:23:38 pm

They look like they love it!  Nice work and excellent action photo too!

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Post by: H Rhodes on May 26, 2012, 10:35:11 am

Great looking bow and fine form displayed by your up and coming archers!

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Post by: Pat B on May 26, 2012, 12:32:47 pm

Excellent!  8)  Very cool bow and its great that you get your kids involved. Great form for the kids BTW!
  With a name like Patrick Brennan I like to see more Irishers here on PA. Keep up the good work and get a bow for yourself going.

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Post by: Squirrelslayer on April 25, 2013, 01:47:01 pm

Hey im 1/4 irish  ;D . how long was the bow? SS

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Post by: osage outlaw on April 25, 2013, 01:52:30 pm

Nice bow.  I wish my shooting form was as good as your sons. 

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Post by: killir duck on April 25, 2013, 01:58:39 pm

you did good!! way to go!

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Post by: ionicmuffin on April 25, 2013, 02:02:00 pm

Whoa NICE first bow! i am in love with it! great work, now you just have to work your way up to hunting weight right? i figure if you take it  1 lb per bow you will be there in about 25 bow!  ::) :P

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Post by: half eye on April 25, 2013, 02:13:34 pm

That bow is outstanding sir, them youngsters and their concentration and form, quite literally "picture perfect". way to go
rich

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Post by: Blackcoyote on April 25, 2013, 02:16:58 pm

nothing better than kiddos and bows! Looks like you need to make another one!  Nice bow!

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Post by: lesken2011 on April 25, 2013, 03:33:29 pm

Sweet bow, for sure. And ditto on the comments about the good shooting form those boys display. Good training, obviously!! ;)

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Post by: Dane on April 25, 2013, 06:11:11 pm

Those are two great looking boys. And great job on the bow. You didn't say what the Ogham script says, though.

Dane

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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 25, 2013, 06:54:48 pm

Nice.  Love seeing kids and dads shooting bows.  Big smile here!

Title: Re: Thanks for the help
Post by: arklowrebel on April 26, 2013, 05:34:54 am

Thanks guys. Squirrel slayer - 54".

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Post by: Squirrelslayer on April 26, 2013, 06:04:52 am

thanks, im going to try one of theese. SS

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Post by: DuBois on April 26, 2013, 09:39:53 am

These are the kind of posts I love the most. Great job for the kids! I am planning to make bows for my 5 and soon to be 3 year olds so thanks for sharing this one. Marco

Title: Re: Thanks for the help
Post by: arklowrebel on April 26, 2013, 02:27:07 pm

Dane - it states his name and the fact that he is the Irish boys champion. He retained his title last year using that bow; a proud moment.  :)

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Post by: adb on April 26, 2013, 04:08:05 pm

That is awesome... just awesome! I became a Grampa for the first time 3 weeks ago, and I can't wait to teach my Grandson all about this wonderful past time we all share!!!