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Offline yazoo

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kids bow layout
« on: October 15, 2009, 09:18:26 pm »
I am looking to layout a 52in kids bow, what handle length and fades does every one use?
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Offline Dano

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Re: kids bow layout
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2009, 09:21:51 pm »
The few kids bows I've done, I used a 3" handle and 1 1/2 fades, probably could go with a smaller handle depending on the child's age.
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Re: kids bow layout
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2009, 05:27:45 am »
I do about like Dano but with 1 inch fads. :)
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Offline GregB

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Re: kids bow layout
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2009, 07:35:46 am »
You could probably get away with a roughed in 3/8" limb thickness or 7/16" if you want to really play it safe. I'm assuming you're working with osage...what kind of draw weight are you after?
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Offline yazoo

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Re: kids bow layout
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2009, 10:45:53 am »
I am looking for 18 to 20in draw and 20 25 pound and yes it is osage ;D
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: kids bow layout
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2009, 06:23:01 pm »
I have used 3 to 3 1/2 inch handles with 1 1/2 inch fadeouts for bows as short as 40 inches.  These were almost all hickory board bows. 
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Re: kids bow layout
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2009, 06:31:57 pm »
"I am looking for 18 to 20in draw and 20 25 pound and yes it is osage" That draw weight oughta be good for a wide range of ages.
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