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Title: Zach's Christmas Present
Post by: JJB on November 25, 2011, 05:50:00 PM
I recently finished a bow for my youngest son, Zach.  It's been a few years since I've laminated one and had a great time doing it.  It will go under the tree for Christmas.  It's 54" nock to nock, 17# @ 20".  Bubinga riser with maple laminations and black glass.  

Thank everyone for sharing your bows and build alongs.  They are fun and very informational.
-Jay
(http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab47/jabjorkl_bucket/Zachsrisershelf.jpg)
(http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab47/jabjorkl_bucket/Zachsriser.jpg)
(http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab47/jabjorkl_bucket/LukewZachsbow.jpg)
Title: Re: Zach's Christmas Present
Post by: Trux Turning on November 25, 2011, 08:17:00 PM
Wow-that is a beauty!!
Title: Re: Zach's Christmas Present
Post by: jsweka on November 25, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
Very nice bow.  He'll be the envy of all his friends.

One question though....So you let Zach handle it and draw it for a pic, but now you're going to stash it away until Christmas?  That would drive me nuts if I were him.
Title: Re: Zach's Christmas Present
Post by: JJB on November 25, 2011, 09:17:00 PM
I should have mentioned that above, his older brother is posing in the picture.  That would drive me nuts also.
Title: Re: Zach's Christmas Present
Post by: jsweka on November 25, 2011, 09:42:00 PM
OK, that makes sense.  It will be a real nice Christmas morning for your son.  Make sure you post some pics of when he first sees it.
Title: Re: Zach's Christmas Present
Post by: Bodork on November 25, 2011, 11:55:00 PM
He's will be the happiest young man in the neighborhood! Be prepared to outfit some of his friends(and dads) in the near future!!  Great job, mike
Title: Re: Zach's Christmas Present
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 26, 2011, 07:58:00 AM
Sweet gift! Post some pics taken as he is opening it Christmas morning. Nice dangling beard on the wall, gorgeous tom.
Title: Re: Zach's Christmas Present
Post by: Bernie B. on November 26, 2011, 04:54:00 PM
The wood in this bow is absolutely gorgeous!  Jay brought it down to our cabin when he finished it (I'm Jay's dad), and it's really a fine piece of work.  Zach truly will be the envy of the neighborhood kids!

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin