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Title: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: michbowhunter on May 29, 2010, 07:00:00 PM
Well, when my five year old asked me if he could help me build his new bow...I was pretty shocked and happy that he was interested!  Since there are only a few things a five year old can do in a shop full of power tools, I figured he could at least help me glue it and put it in the form.  
I tell ya, he had a ball playing with that Smooth-On or (bow snot)....he got to wear the gloves and everything!  We had all sorts of things stuck together, but we did manage to get it into the form!  After we were done, I only had to cut out a few chunks of snot from his hair...and yea, the pajamas he had on were toast!  No big deal, it was all worth it to see him somewhat interested in the stuff I do!   :)    
Anyway, i'm just happy and proud of my son...just thought I would share!
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/andrewsbow001.jpg)
  (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/andrewsbow008.jpg)
 (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/andrewsbow002.jpg)
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: Throop on May 29, 2010, 07:23:00 PM
good deal!! Be proud!
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: Mudd on May 29, 2010, 07:45:00 PM
Awesome! Great pictures and even better memories for you and your son.

You'll have to share with us when he starts shooting it.


God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: Eric S on May 29, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
Very cool.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: frassettor on May 29, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
Very nice!  :clapper:
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: GrnMtnTradNut on May 29, 2010, 08:59:00 PM
Good stuff there and he will appreciate it more when he shoots it.
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: Thumper Dunker on May 30, 2010, 03:36:00 AM
Awsome way to go .
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: imskippy on May 30, 2010, 06:58:00 AM
Thats awesome. Got any pics of the bow?
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 30, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
Bet that made your Day!  How cool is that?

Pretty soon you will be finding bows all wrapped up and given to you as a birthday gift.
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: Big Ed on May 30, 2010, 08:54:00 AM
Very precious time spent, Thank you for sharing!!!
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: B/W lvr on May 30, 2010, 09:31:00 AM
I hope you realize how blessed you are. Frank
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: michbowhunter on May 30, 2010, 05:18:00 PM
This is the bow and form...my son's bow is osage and black glass.  I glued up another one today for my neighbors son...gray action wood and black glass.  I made the form from a 2x4 and straightened it out on the jointer.  It is a simple form and makes putting these bows together quick and easy.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/004-3.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/005-1.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/003-4.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/002-5.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/006-1.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/007.jpg)
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: mparks on June 04, 2010, 01:33:00 PM
Nice work!  I like the idea.  Might have to put something like that together for my boys.
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: tkytrac on June 04, 2010, 05:40:00 PM
There is little doubt in my mind that when it is all said and done the greatest gift we can give to a young person is.........time.  Nice job.  Hats off to you.  Bow isn't bad either. LOL.
Title: Re: Boys and Bow Snot
Post by: michbowhunter on June 04, 2010, 06:55:00 PM
Thanks guys...I'm just glad he likes shooting it!   :archer2:  
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/001-4.jpg)