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Title: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Hans H on September 15, 2015, 03:24:39 pm
For my grandson Xaver
Hi all,  I decided to build a bow for my grandson for his second birthday ;), so he can remember whenever: my Grandpa made something only for me. Today we`ve done some shoots, he looked very happy and he had gleaming eyes.
Measurements: TtT  106cm [~42“], NtN 103,5cm [~41“] draw- weight 10# at 13“, width at fade 30mm,  finished with 6 layers danish oil. Overlays: buffolo horn.
Thanks for looking and comments, enjoy

(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/unbraced1_zpssy6dduot.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/unbraced%20right_zpso53cgrmb.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/unbraced%20left_zpshdunngaz.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/braced%20left_zpsiezsgi4v.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/braced%20rightt_zpsy6pywdeb.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/handl_zpsdkofbucm.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/overlay%20upper%20limb_zps6jo77qk1.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/fd_zpsppqukiv5.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/arrows_zpsqcah7cwr.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t462/hansheu/Xavers%20Osage/Xaver_zpsnqtftnyi.jpg)
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 15, 2015, 03:40:20 pm
That is wonderful Hans! He will be able to shoot that bow for at least another 4-5 years. Good job großvater!

Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Carson (CMB) on September 15, 2015, 03:56:13 pm
Very nice set-up, and the bow itself is top notch! One of the lucky kids!
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: adams89 on September 15, 2015, 04:04:48 pm
Very good work! Nice to see you passing on the fire! :D
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: wizardgoat on September 15, 2015, 04:14:30 pm
Cute! Beauty little bow too
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: jeffp51 on September 15, 2015, 04:44:36 pm
sweet!  Und das Enkel ist auch vollsüss.  Nice work.
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: simson on September 15, 2015, 05:50:58 pm
Ahh, Hans nice to see you here again my friend. You did a good job on this lil bow, I know it's the same work like making an adult bow.

That last pic says it all - grandson and grandpa happy together.
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: IdahoMatt on September 15, 2015, 06:11:19 pm
That's great man.  Gotta love the kiddos shooting with papa
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: bubbles on September 15, 2015, 08:19:43 pm
That's awesome
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: bowandarrow473 on September 15, 2015, 08:23:13 pm
Many years of shooting enjoyment in his future.
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Knoll on September 15, 2015, 08:24:27 pm
Fantastic curves! Way to go, Pops!!!
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Hamish on September 15, 2015, 08:42:23 pm
That is one lucky kid.
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: JRMakowski on September 15, 2015, 08:53:55 pm
Awesome, I bet he feels like a big man ;D
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Badly Bent on September 15, 2015, 10:24:38 pm
Nice family heirloom grandpa Hans, very cool. 8)
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: mullet on September 15, 2015, 10:33:17 pm
Hans, That is really nice. That will be something your Grandson can pass down to his Grandsons'.
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: rps3 on September 15, 2015, 10:41:48 pm
Xaver is one lucky boy. Great looking bow, I wish you many hours of shooting together.
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Drewster on September 15, 2015, 11:06:47 pm
That's a superb gift for your grandson and the time you spend with him will be an even better gift.  Nice work grandpa!
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Hans H on September 16, 2015, 03:02:25 am
many thanks for your Kind comments, gentlemen. I apreciate.
thanks,  Hans
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 16, 2015, 03:27:34 am
So nice to see! Beautiful bow!
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Del the cat on September 16, 2015, 04:06:41 am
Catch 'em young :)
Great bow.
Del
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Post by: Pappy on September 16, 2015, 04:09:40 am
Beautiful bow and very good looking grandson. :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on September 16, 2015, 01:08:09 pm
Awesome, getting him started early!  Great to see.
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Selfbowman on September 16, 2015, 09:32:52 pm
Nice way to enjoy ones grandson. Congrats. Arvin
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: riverrat on September 16, 2015, 10:38:00 pm
oh man you are a great, grandfather! thats a wonderful bow.he will enjoy that for years to come.Tony
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: hunterbob on September 17, 2015, 10:31:13 am
Perfect way to get hI'm started. Nice looking little bow.
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Hans H on September 17, 2015, 12:24:17 pm
thanks again, guys,
it`s a big fun to play with this Little man, but it can also be a bit strenuously ;),
kind regards,
Hans
Title: Re: for my grandson Xaver
Post by: Aaron H on September 17, 2015, 01:09:12 pm
Awesome bow Hans, perfect introduction into primitive archery