I would LOVE to see the build and first shot!

Looks like a pre-runner to the modern drop away rests on compounds.

Huh! Not one that I thought would actually be a cool thing. What an interesting piece of nostalgia.

@Ugly Coyote SoCal Yes, a couple of years ago my son gave me a small laser burner.

@Ugly Coyote SoCal My tooling looks like an old hat next to yours. Great job!

@TomM nice arrows too!

Thank you everyone. Someone else has to have one, let's see it.

Contemporary..................OK. I actually got to handle one, very much like the one in your picture, from the Jessop Collection in San Diego. They're a little hard to see in mine.

As posted before...I believe that I am.

Very cool. I remember those shows but not enough to remember if he ever filmed with a bow. Can you ID the bow, by the way?

How about this guy?

It does seem weird.

Hook, line, and sinker.....I'm in.

@sammcmichael you can print a wallet card for emergencies that have pop off spearheads/broadheads but I doubt their effectiveness. Sharp would only be in the sense that they're not blunt.

Frank Eicholtz, inventor of archery fiberglass and former president of San Diego Field Archers, started a club called Bare Bow Bowmen. They had events under parking lot lights in the early 50's.

This is our target range. Between this range and our walking range we hold 2 field rounds, 2 animal rounds, 2 hunter rounds, 2 900 rounds, and 9 3D tournaments each year. In addition, we host 4 novelty tournaments - Iron Turkey, King Arthur, Flying Pig, and the Sir Gordon Traditional. On top of all that we also host an annual Police & Fire Championship. We're a busy club.

@fistmele Robot or 3D printer?

The first thing I made was this, so it can be very useful.

Wood is already doable in 3D printing. A complete hobby set-up can be had for under $300. It's usefulness is based on the type of material used to print - PLA, PETG, ABS, etc. As the material becomes more durable, and heat resistant, the more difficult it is to use. If you were into restorations, antiques or cars for instance, a printer could be a godsend. Very expensive printers can print with extremely durable materials such as metals.

Happy Birthday from San Diego.