What do you get a twelve year old that would rather live in Middle Earth for Christmas?
You make them a PVC wood elf bow..
Now before you scoff at a PVC bow, stroll on over to Youtube and watch some guys building 50+ pound recurves, hence why I posted it in “Self Reliance”.
I don’t need anything that stout for my step-daughter yet, but I do need something that looks like it would kill an Orc and is fun to shoot. This was the tutorial I used https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19jpEoOZKHI
I kept it light at a 20 pound pull, but I am amazed at how good the “faux” wood grain looks from just sandpaper and shoe polish.
If you are looking for a fun, cheap project that will get your kids outside slinging arrows, this is it. A heat gun, some PVC pipe, some shoe polish, and a length of string.
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That looks badass!
Yeah bro, it is a fun project. I am going to make a heavier one and see how it runs.
Father of the year award to you! Twice! 🙂 I am also a lover of Middle Earth, and even more of Legolas… 😉 Happy New year to you and the family. I sense many adventures to come!
Thanks Andrea. I spent half the holidays chasing Gabby around with her fake swords until Granny took them away. Happy New Year to you as well