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Title: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on September 17, 2015, 07:59:19 pm: So, few weeks ago Rylie says "Granpa, I wanna make my own bow". This should be fun!

We made trip to Home Depot to find some bow-appropriate wood. Lucky day! Found couple maple boards. Grainwise, one of the maple boards is as good as a board can be for a bow.

Couple days later she cut that maple board to width & length. Then there's bunch of measuring & line-drawing need to do!

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/Archery/Bow%20building/Riley%20makes%20a%20bow/100_3093.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/Archery/Bow%20building/Riley%20makes%20a%20bow/100_3095.jpg)

We'll try to post updates as progress is made.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on September 17, 2015, 08:12:36 pm: Beginning of the school year and athletics/band/etc. have caused delay in our bow-building saga. Today we had couple hours together.
So . . . . .

Gotta rough out width profile of limbs. Yeah, that's a scrollsaw we are abusing. Some day I may find the $$ and shop space for a bandsaw.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/Archery/Bow%20building/Riley%20makes%20a%20bow/100_3159.jpg)

Then Rylie dumped my bin of offcuts on the floor in search of the perfect combo of wood shades for her handle.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/Archery/Bow%20building/Riley%20makes%20a%20bow/100_3157.jpg)

Of course, what she picked were species that I no longer have in chunks big enough for handle lams. So next step is a run to local hardwood store.

Hopefully, we'll remember to do an update!
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on September 17, 2015, 09:22:38 pm: Nice build-a-long. Its always good to see a kid interested in making a bow.

I might have to trade you for a good Maple board next year at the Classic ;) Keep an eye out for a good one if you don't mind.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on September 17, 2015, 09:23:28 pm: :o Way toooo Cool 8) Mike ...........I've got three G-kids and I have the same issues..........way to go passing it forward, get the kids involved.
DBar
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: JonW on September 17, 2015, 09:27:42 pm: That's too cool Mike. I hope she has a blast and makes a liller bow.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on September 17, 2015, 10:00:01 pm: Quote from: osage outlaw on September 17, 2015, 09:22:38 pm
I might have to trade you for a good Maple board next year at the Classic ;) Keep an eye out for a good one if you don't mind.

will do.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Badly Bent on September 17, 2015, 10:49:48 pm: Atta boy gramps, you two should have a lot of fun and some good memories by the time your done with the project. :)
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on September 18, 2015, 01:48:59 am: Way to go Mike this is something she won't forget have a blast helping her along
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on September 18, 2015, 03:42:19 am: Thanks for the encouragement, guys. We'll need it.

Many years ago, there was a thought in my head that teaching should be my chosen profession. Fortunately ... for the potential students ... my career went down another path. I'm a lousy teacher. Rylie understands that, and still wants to give it a go.
Hopefully, we'll emerge on the other side of this adventure with bow in hand and relationship intact.

::)
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: chamookman on September 18, 2015, 04:30:50 am: NICE ! Great project - Bob.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Pappy on September 18, 2015, 06:23:50 am: Very cool, love seeing kids get into this stuff. Looking forward to seeing how it works out for her. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: M.J on September 18, 2015, 07:57:10 am: What great bonding time, can't beat it!
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 18, 2015, 08:31:46 am: Quote from: Badly Bent on September 17, 2015, 10:49:48 pm
Atta boy gramps, you two should have a lot of fun and some good memories by the time your done with the project. :)

+1, way to go Mike! Your granddaughter will never forget this!
Patrick
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Onebowonder on September 18, 2015, 02:24:09 pm: Quote from: Knoll on September 18, 2015, 03:42:19 am
<snip>I'm a lousy teacher. Riley understands that, and still wants to give it a go.
Hopefully, we'll emerge on the other side of this adventure with bow in hand and relationship intact.

::)

Can't agree! You managed to teach this old goat to tie a bowyers knot! ;D

OneBow
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on October 30, 2015, 11:02:06 pm: Rylie came to our place after school today. She got her work-in-progress bow out and got it a few more steps toward completion.
She caught on fast to the belt sander and table saw.
Bow's front profile is now shaped and parts to make built up riser and flipped tips are cut to size. Now we have a bunch of gluing to do!
Her mom didn't seem real pleased with all the sawdust on her lil girl's school clothes! >:D

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3271.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3273.jpg)
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 31, 2015, 09:52:28 am: Thats awesome Mike! Looks like you have her practicing good safety habits to!
Patrick
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: half eye on October 31, 2015, 11:18:29 am: Knoll,
Ya may or may not be a good teacher, but your a GREAT grandpa, sir.... She'll be growed before ya know it, off on her own life and all that.....but gauranteed she wont ever forget Gramps.

This memory time is as good as it gets for any man, good on ya
rich
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on October 31, 2015, 11:27:38 am: She seems to enjoy the challenge. I'm enjoying every minute of it!
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Patches on October 31, 2015, 11:28:43 am: Mike, glad to see you and your granddaughter building a bow! That is definitely quality time! Please keep posting as it progresses .

Neal
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: DC on October 31, 2015, 12:47:40 pm: Quote from: Knoll on October 30, 2015, 11:02:06 pm

Her mom didn't seem real pleased with all the sawdust on Riley's school clothes! >:D

That's one of the perks of being a grandparent, you get to irritate your kids while you spoil theirs. A little payback >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on October 31, 2015, 01:30:04 pm: Sawdust builds character at least thats my story looking good
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: dylanholderman on November 01, 2015, 08:26:48 pm: Cool project I hope that my nieces will have a interest in doing something last me this when they're old enough :D
And I'm very glad to see you have her using the saw safely ;) I had a bad accident on a table saw myself so now I can be a tad bit of a safety nazi when teaching new people how to use one :o >:D
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Chief RID on November 02, 2015, 06:02:39 am: Outstanding Grandpa! I look forward to seeing the progress on the joint project.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 02, 2015, 07:14:39 am: Good job gramps! She is learning SO much more than just building a bow.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on November 02, 2015, 01:08:53 pm: I'm hoping so. ;)
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on November 06, 2015, 10:27:16 pm: Rylie builds her own bow . . . continued

Rylie and one of her friends, Taylor, came to the house after school. Mixed up a batch of Unibond. Then spent bit of time together getting some of the gluing done on her bow. Annnnd, did some gluing on my bow too!
They made a good team and we got the laminations clamped down in no time.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3285.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3290.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3291.jpg)

And the lil ladies also found time for selfies.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3284.jpg)

Next time we will get back to wood shaping.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on November 07, 2015, 06:06:06 am: That is a very cool project Mike. Thanks for the updates.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on November 07, 2015, 07:25:59 am: Results of their handiwork. Since it was forecast to get a bit cold last night, The Wife agreed to bringing glue-ups into house. I mean how could a loving Grandma refuse 2 adorable girls saying "P L E A S E, Grandmaaaaaa!"

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3293_1.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3292.jpg)
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on November 12, 2015, 06:55:43 pm: Bunch of us are meeting at friend's pole barn tonight for bow-building gathering. Rylie is going with me. This should be interesting. ;) :-\ O:)
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on November 12, 2015, 06:58:14 pm: Keep us posted Mike..... :)
DBar
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on November 12, 2015, 09:15:13 pm: Quote from: Danzn Bar on November 12, 2015, 06:58:14 pm
Keep us posted Mike..... :)
DBar

+1
Cant wait for those pictures!
Patrick
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on November 12, 2015, 09:27:14 pm: I can tell Mike is having fun with this
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on November 14, 2015, 11:20:38 am: Took a few pics, but not as many as should. About 6 of us made it to Chris' place. Arrows were tapered, bows tillered, and lotsa glue spread.
As usual with these events, I hauled far more projects there than any sensible person would think could possibly be completed!

Here's some pics of the going's on.

Gramps, what are you gonna do with ALL that stuff you've loaded in the car?
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3294.jpg)

On arrival, we were greeted by the puppy greeter.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3295.jpg)

Chris' barn is a big one. But this lil stove was more than up to the task.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3298.jpg)

With this sock cap, I do look a bit like Papa Smurf!
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3300.jpg)

There's HOW MANY of these blocks to glue on tonight?
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3297.jpg)

It being a school night, had to leave by 9:00. And that time came all too quickly. More fun 'n' games next time!
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on November 14, 2015, 12:11:11 pm: Sounds like fun
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: gifford on November 23, 2015, 02:14:29 pm: Great story, thoroughly enjoying it. Riley is coming along just fine on her bow.
Title: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on November 23, 2015, 02:43:44 pm: Thanksgiving school break will likely give us opportunity to get back on this adventure.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on November 25, 2015, 11:04:15 pm: I can't wait to see more of your build with your granddaughter. You are creating memories that I hope to have one day!
Patrick
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on February 10, 2016, 06:19:23 pm: My 11-year-old grandgirl, Rylie, has a bow started, but she's not worked on it for couple months. Told her back then that if she gets it completed by Classic time that I'd take her along this year.
Couple days ago I reminded her that it's just 2 months (exaggerated a bit) 'til Classic. Tick ... tock ... tick ... tock.

Yesterday she called, saying, "Papa, may I come over tomorrow to work on my bow?"
Of course, she got an affirmative.
So today we warmed up the shop area and got to work.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3419.jpg)(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3420.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3421.jpg)

And then she cleaned the mess up!

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3417.jpg)

Got things roughed out.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3422.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3423.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3424.jpg)

She rightfully is pleased with herself.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3425.jpg)

AND we have date for tomorrow night's bow-building gathering too!
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: turtle on February 10, 2016, 06:25:40 pm: Thats what its all about. :)
Hope to see her shooting it at the classic.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Josh B on February 10, 2016, 06:31:55 pm: Cool! That's coming right along! Josh
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: paulsemp on February 10, 2016, 06:45:26 pm: Good times there Mike! I got to ask though are you guys glueing a lam to help hold that tip together? Seems a little risky having that nock two glue joints away from the main bow
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on February 10, 2016, 06:59:22 pm: Done several of these, Paul. Is unibond joints, non-bending, and just 20ish lb. Am gonna cut approx 1/2" off each tip.

There's a short red elm stave with her name on it after we get this one shootin'.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Badly Bent on February 10, 2016, 07:37:08 pm: That'll be a sharp looking bow when you two are done, glad to see she's sticking with it.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on February 10, 2016, 07:50:42 pm: Be glad to see you and her at the Classic.............we'll have to shoot around together..
DBar
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on February 10, 2016, 08:09:13 pm: Quote from: Danzn Bar on February 10, 2016, 07:50:42 pm
Be glad to see you and her at the Classic.............we'll have to shoot around together..
DBar

sounds like a plan.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on February 10, 2016, 08:14:15 pm: Mike,
Try'n to my kids and grand kid to the Classic this year........at least for a day.
DBar
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on February 10, 2016, 11:04:35 pm: Thanks for the updates. Looks like she is sticking with the build.
Title: Re: Riley Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 11, 2016, 12:25:27 am: Looking good there Mike! Your teaching here right for sure. Plus I'm sure it's some good quality time spent with her as well. One thing for sure, she will remember this as long as she lives. Can't wait for your next update!

Patrick
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Pappy on February 11, 2016, 07:33:14 am: Looks like she is coming along nicely, can't wait to see it shooting and up close. ;) :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on February 16, 2016, 07:20:42 am: The fun has started!
Finally tied on a tillering string and bent it a little. Floor tiller was obviously not right on, but think can correct quickly.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3426.jpg)
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on February 16, 2016, 11:56:34 am: That is looking pretty good. Your tip overlays make me nervous though.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on February 16, 2016, 10:14:25 pm: Picked up Rylie today after basketball practice. We drove to a friend's place to use his bandsaw for cutting a deflex/reflex caul. Then back to my shop for tillering session.

Didn't take alot of time to get the bow to 24# @ 17" and 3 1/2" brace.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3428.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3429.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3427.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3430.jpg)

She'll be back out here Thursday and am sure will then be shooting it.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 16, 2016, 11:18:09 pm: Knoll, that truly made me laugh! Sounds like you have one heck of a granddaughter there!

The bow is looking really nice to Miss Rylie! Your papa is a good guy and I know if you don't quite understand that he would take the time to explain it better for you. Good job buddy!

Patrick
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on February 18, 2016, 09:58:50 am: Now we have her bow tillered out to 23# @ 18" and full 5" brace height.
Then noticed that one limb is twisting quite severely. Encountered this just 2x before with board bows and, in both cases, proved to be fatal for the bow.
So last night clamped some weights on the offending limb, heated it up, and watched limb twist in opposite direction. Then let it sit like that overnight. This morning it's twisted in opposite direction ... we'll see what the day brings.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on February 18, 2016, 11:11:40 am: Stribg it up and let it sweat Mike, might bring it around
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 18, 2016, 11:20:24 am: Good idea bubby.

Patrick
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on February 18, 2016, 12:20:52 pm: Current tiller .... 5" bh and 20# @ 22".

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3432.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3431.jpg)

Immediately after shooting 50-60 arrows.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3433.jpg)

Will let Rylie shoot it for awhile. Then decide next steps.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Pat B on February 19, 2016, 01:21:37 pm: Well done, young lady! 8)
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on February 19, 2016, 01:34:09 pm: Looking good Riley!! Now to outshoot papa😜
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Hans H on February 19, 2016, 02:23:55 pm: very nice storry, like it with all results, congrats to your nice granddaughter and: Rylie super Job !!
Hans
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 19, 2016, 05:03:27 pm: Good job Rylie!!! :laugh:

Make sure to get picture of you out shooting papa!

Patrick
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Onebowonder on February 19, 2016, 05:42:14 pm: Papa is doing pretty awesome stuff right there!!!

OneBow
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 19, 2016, 05:59:15 pm: Lots of good pics and good times
good job Mike!
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Badly Bent on February 19, 2016, 07:14:40 pm: Real nice looking bow Rylie, you and your grandpa are a good bow building team. :)
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 19, 2016, 07:22:00 pm: Amen on the last 3 post!

Patrick
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: paco664 on February 20, 2016, 07:28:21 pm: awesome read and awesome grankid ya got there...

*(funny side note... both my sons ages 28 and 21 have been warned... grankids will be given cuban coffee *(think strong expresso) redbull and either a kitten or a puppy with every visit... lol...)

i don't have grankids yet...
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 20, 2016, 08:42:18 pm: Outstanding bow, Rylie! Congratulations! Jawge
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: burn em up chuck on February 22, 2016, 05:17:09 pm: very very cool

chuck
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on February 28, 2016, 11:18:06 pm: Rylie was at the house this eve. But she spent most of time doin' homework ... and watching The Walking Dead with me.
We did squeeze in a bit of work time and glued snakeskin fabric backing on. But I forgot to take pics ... bad papa!

Glue was still very wet when her mom insisted they needed to go home. She was concerned that pattern would never show through the glue.

She wants to go to her 1st 3D shoot next Sunday. She has lots to get accomplished this week if she's gonna shoot the new bow. Think she'll get 'er done??
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on February 28, 2016, 11:22:36 pm: Heck yeah Mike, you two can do it
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 28, 2016, 11:50:09 pm: Absolutely! Riley and papa can get er done!

Just remember the pics!

Patrick
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: TimPotter on March 01, 2016, 07:12:29 am: This was exactly what I needed to see this morning. Thank you for sharing the whole project. Really nice looking bow.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on March 01, 2016, 07:32:47 am: It's cool if this lil tale inspires other projects out there.

Bit of work with utility knife, file, and sandpaper cleaned up the backing nicely.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3450.jpg)

Two coats of tung oil are now on the stick. One more to go.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on March 01, 2016, 08:36:24 am: 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on March 01, 2016, 08:44:09 am: HA!
We are on homestretch!
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: make-n-break on March 01, 2016, 08:47:00 am: Awesome. Im glad you made this a follow along and can't wait to see the final product!
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on March 01, 2016, 09:44:21 am: Rylie, that is one nice bow you and your papa built. I hope you enjoy it and make sure you out shoot him at your 3D shoot Sunday.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on March 02, 2016, 07:55:45 pm: Applied 3 coats of tung oil couple days ago. Added 2 coats of rub-on poly yesterday.
Today Rylie was available for couple hours. So we did a "bow signing" and added 3rd coat of poly.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3455.jpg)

Think she's REALLY focused on 2nd half of April?
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3454.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3452.jpg)

Definitely on home stretch now!
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 02, 2016, 08:49:11 pm: Well done !
can't wait to see her shooting it in person.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: JonW on March 02, 2016, 09:00:58 pm: Very cool Mike. Rylie is an awesome girl.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Badly Bent on March 02, 2016, 09:11:38 pm: Thats great, you two are gonna have a great time in Tenn. this spring. :)
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on March 02, 2016, 09:13:38 pm: Great job getting her involved Mike. Now she knows how much work it takes to make a bow. I'm sure she will treasure it.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on March 02, 2016, 09:19:00 pm: Quote from: osage outlaw on March 02, 2016, 09:13:38 pm
Now she knows how much work it takes to make a bow.
YES!
And I've been reminded how challenging it is to aspire to be a teacher.

Thanks, guys, for the positives.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: lebhuntfish on March 02, 2016, 09:46:59 pm: Well done Papa and Rylie! That bow sure is a looker! Can't wait to see her shooting it! This is something she will cherish for a lifetime.

Patrick
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on March 06, 2016, 04:54:07 pm: What a great day!
Carol got up with Rylie and I, so we made a run to Waffle House for breakfast before heading over to today's 3D shoot.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3472.jpg)

Then was time to load up gear and get going.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3475.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3477.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3479.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3478.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3480.jpg)

Yep, great day!!
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Pat B on March 06, 2016, 05:19:31 pm: Exceptional!!! 8)
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: bubby on March 06, 2016, 09:16:20 pm: Awesome Mike, how did she shoot with that great bow
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on March 06, 2016, 09:47:05 pm: She was shooting high/high/high. Maybe her 1/4" arrows aren't appropriate for this bow. Let her use couple of long 5/16" I was carrying. Started hittin' where she was aiming.
Guess she's gonna need arrows now!
Sheeeez! :)

ps ... says gonna "politic" with her momma re Memorial weekend in MI ... !
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: BowEd on March 06, 2016, 09:56:58 pm: Way to go Knoll and Riley.Maybe you could put maple arrows with a maple bow....ha ha.
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Post by: bubby on March 06, 2016, 10:02:55 pm: Gonna " politic " for Marshall that would be cool
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Post by: lebhuntfish on March 07, 2016, 03:47:04 am: Very cool Mike!
Rylie, that's a very nice bow that your papa helped you make!
Glad I was able to watch from the sidelines on this one. Maybe one day I will be able to help a grandchild of mine make a bow. Thanks!

Patrick
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 07, 2016, 09:17:37 am: Rylie, you'll cherish that bow for the rest of your life. You'll cherish the time spent with Grandpa even more. Congratulations on a beauty! Jawge
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Post by: Chief RID on March 07, 2016, 09:21:26 am: Great times in the neighborhood. Way to go you two!
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Post by: bentstick54 on March 08, 2016, 10:40:08 pm: Wow. Rylie makes a better bow than me, and from the looks of that shot on the deer, shoots better than me too.
Very nice job on both.
Papa you should be proud.
Hope to meet you both at The Tennessee Classic.
Title: Re: Rylie Makes Her Own Bow
Post by: Knoll on March 29, 2016, 08:38:14 pm: After we ripped Rylie's bow blank there was just enough left to make another ... a medium-weight. So I was working on it while she/I were moving ahead with hers. Made it similar, in some respects, to Rylie's. So we'll likely shoot 'em together at The Classic in few weeks.

Maple limbs. 64" ttt, 1 3/4" @ fades, straight tapering to 1/2" tips. Linen backing.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3508_2.jpg)

Padauk and hickory overlays.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3510_2.jpg) (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3513_2.jpg)

Padauk and hickory at handle.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3516_2.jpg)

Measures 37# @ 26" on my scale.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3522.jpg)

Thanks for looking.
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Post by: osage outlaw on March 29, 2016, 09:32:23 pm: You two have something special. I hope she enjoys the Classic and sticks with primitive archery as she grows up.
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Post by: bubby on March 29, 2016, 10:27:25 pm: Cool Mike, now if she out shoots you wellllllll......
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Post by: Knoll on March 29, 2016, 10:39:31 pm: Outshootin' me is quite possible .... this body is gettin' reeeally old!

Clint .... we'll see how special our relationship is after 4-5 days together. :-\
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Post by: lebhuntfish on March 29, 2016, 11:37:18 pm: Cool bow Mike! You and your granddaughter will be quite the pair at the classic!

Patrick
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Post by: PaulN/KS on March 29, 2016, 11:44:23 pm: I sure have enjoyed this story with you and your granddaughter Mike. Thanks for bringing us all along with you and Rylie.
Have fun at The Classic.
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Post by: Pappy on March 30, 2016, 10:32:41 am: Really enjoyed that as I am sure yall did. Great job Rylie , that is a fine looking stick. Can't wait to see it up Close. ;)
Pappy
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Post by: Badger on March 30, 2016, 11:04:00 am: That was a great build along. She did a great job on that bow!
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Post by: bjrogg on March 30, 2016, 12:54:47 pm: Awesome post good teamwork. Got 4 grandkids of my own and a 4-H group too gives me an idea ;)
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 30, 2016, 10:16:18 pm: Good stuff right there !
be good to see ya and meet her at Pappys
I like her style with the politicon for Marshall and all !
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Post by: Ranasp on March 31, 2016, 03:46:10 pm: Wow she did a great job and came out with a stylin' bow at the end! Congratulations to the both of you on working so well together!