Daughters new bow...

Auzoutdoor · August 17, 2008, 04:13:00 AM

I have made some bows for the Daughter over the last year or so but they have been kids bows and she has asked if I could make her a "Grownup type bow" as she is Eleven now and not a kid.

I just finished a air hose type form so I thought it would be a great time to make her that new bow and try out the form at the same time.I also used the opportunity to try some new ideas I had with staining bamboo laminations as a cheaper option to exotic timber.She wanted camo like a T/Hawk longbow so I had my work cut out for me.Anyway it has come out great I think and she loves it even though it has bean called ugly by some of the more trad guys in Auz because of the colours.It shoots a 470 grain arrow at over 125 FPS and it is only 30 pound so that good too.
Cheers KIM

b.glass · August 17, 2008, 04:18:00 AM

Wow! That is an awsome looking bow! I bet she is proud!

4runr · August 17, 2008, 06:42:00 AM

Good lookin bow. Great job on the camo.

BenBow · August 17, 2008, 09:27:00 AM

Auzoutdoor Awesome bow! I bet the smile on her face lights up your heart. Great job!

recurvericky · August 17, 2008, 07:56:00 PM

I love the camo limbs, any special process for staining the limbs.

Auzoutdoor · August 18, 2008, 04:13:00 AM

Thanks for the comments guys.I stain the bamboo lamination with feet watson paint tinter thining it where needed.Then just glue the clear glass over the top.
Cheers KIM

**DONOTDELETE** · August 18, 2008, 08:23:00 AM

can you post a full draw pic?

Auzoutdoor · August 18, 2008, 05:23:00 PM

I will try to get a pic after work today.
Cheers KIM

Glenn Newell · August 18, 2008, 05:31:00 PM

The bow is looking good Kim...Glenn...

Auzoutdoor · August 19, 2008, 05:52:00 AM

Here are a couple of pics but I now see I need to adjust the tiller as it gets shot in.
Cheers KIM

**DONOTDELETE** · August 19, 2008, 07:26:00 AM

looks like you only need to work on the top limb