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Title: kids bow
Post by: gutpile on May 11, 2012, 12:12:51 pm

I have a friend who's son wants to start shooting...4'3 7 year old...was wondering if anybody had a rattan bow or very light selfbow they would be willing to donate or trade for...I just don't have anything that light right now nor time to build one......anyway just thought I would ask here first...thanks guys...gut...

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: half eye on May 11, 2012, 12:31:07 pm

I allways got kids' bows around....let me know about draw length and desired weight.....If I got one yer welcome to it....PM or email me at    rousseau.rd@att.net    or call (231) 587-8542
rich

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: gutpile on May 11, 2012, 12:45:23 pm

thanks Rich emailing you know....Kirk

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: gutpile on May 24, 2012, 01:11:04 pm

special thanks to Rich..half eye for his time and expertise in sending me this bow for this young'un...he will get this bow tomorrow and hopefully I can post some pics...

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 24, 2012, 01:33:02 pm

Rich is as good a nut as they come.

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: gutpile on May 24, 2012, 02:11:18 pm

agreed....sweeeeet bow he sent too....it really flings these canes arrow I made for him..can't wait to give him this bow.....

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: dmc on May 24, 2012, 03:36:49 pm

Hate to jump on someone else's thread........ But I was wondering what length of bow would a person make for a kid of that size. I would like to make one for my friends daughter, and she is about that size. would red oak be suitable for say a 20-25 pound bow at about 48 inches long?

Good on you Rich for sending this kid a bow. I've always been impressed with the advice and generousity of people on this forum.

Dave

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: macbow on May 24, 2012, 07:21:52 pm

I've made a bunch of 48 inch red oak bows with 1/4 inch slats from Lowes. You have to search thru them to find one with straight grain.
Simple pyramid shape about 1 1/4 inches at fade to 3/8 at tips.glue on a handle using laminations
7 year old do well with about 15 pounds at 24 inches.

I've moved up as the grand kids have grown to bamboo backed Ipe and hickory.
Ron

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: Adam on May 24, 2012, 10:15:22 pm

Quote from: macbow on May 24, 2012, 07:21:52 pm

I've moved up as the grand kids have grown to bamboo backed Ipe and hickory.

Sounds like someone sure spoils the grandkids!  ;)

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: lesken2011 on May 24, 2012, 11:23:49 pm

Here is a molle style bow I built using a 1/4 in. red oak slat from Lowe's like Macbow mentioned above.


(http://traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/g4e8drbz3kpug0.jpg)


The "skins" are blown up photos of snake skins printed on paper and glued as a paper back to the bow.

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: dmc on May 25, 2012, 01:36:12 am

Thanks Macbow, and Lesken, I will certainly try the quarter inch slats.  I really like the idea of the paper snake skins. They look great, and my friends daughter will love it.

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: gpw on May 26, 2012, 02:21:16 pm

  Just an alternative idea for kids bows .... Go on You Tube , check out PVC bows... 
 I Know , I know , It’s NOT Primitive :o .... just saying ... They cost a dollar ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: gutpile on May 29, 2012, 02:42:37 pm

Just wanted to thank Rich again..here is a pic of the lil bowhunter with his bow and arrows....now his sister is jealous and is wanting one too......haha...gut

Title: Re: kids bow
Post by: Stoker on May 29, 2012, 03:09:12 pm

 :) :)