Kids bows / Here are some dimensions for red oak boards

[half eye]

Lately I sent out some dimensions for some kids bows and thought maybe others could use them as well. Just to put the thing in perspective....these bows are from red oak boards (seems to be available in most areas), they are self bows, and have glued on handels.

These bows were designed to be made from straight grained boards, ripped to just over 3/8" thickness and require very little tillering. They work well, will take care of the normal "wear & tear" of youngsters, and can be made fairly quickly.

Please use the dimensions as a "guide", all wood is a little different. If your wood is marginal and you decide to cloth back them add 2-5 lbs to the weight at length figures.....other than that, hope it helps out some of ya that like building bows for kids.

There is a chart that you can "print-out" and picks of the two styles. The smaller bow is a "pyramid style" and the other is an "american flat-bow" style.
Rich

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[half eye]

dont know why the document didn't come through? hope it comes out this time
rich

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[youngbowyer33]

it came threw the first time for me. did u edit it or something?

[half eye]

No, there was no editing, I just did not notice it as an unopenep attachment.....sorry.
Rich

[El Destructo]

I can't get it to open at all.....

[half eye]

El D,
       If it wont open by clicking on the paperclip.....give your email and I'll send one that way if thats ok?
Rich

[El Destructo]

El D,
       If it wont open by clicking on the paperclip.....give your email and I'll send one that way if thats ok?
Rich

Probably my Office Program...can you send it in PDF form??

[AncientArcher76]

Hey Rich where did you get those designs from...I know a book...could you send me those patterns I along with my 2 kids would thank you kindly!

Russell

[HoBow]

It's funny you posted this today.  I was just talking with my sister  earlier about making her son one for Christmas.  Thanks!

[gmc]

Thanks very much for taking the time to post this. Its most helpful.

Greg

[half eye]

Hey fellas,
       My pleasure, and glad if it helps you out. I printed out the document, and then photo'd it and am adding the pic here so it will be available to everybody.
Rich

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[mox1968]

thanks for posting it kids bows are hard to judge sometimes too heavy or too light its good to have a guideline.

[n2huntn]

What , no Mollegabet bows for kids?
 I like the little 40 something inch one.
N2

[half eye]

OK Jeff,
      Guess we'll get some specs on those here in a day or two...... Wait till you see the maple backed Ipe i'm finishing up ....got me some real nice IPE from you. Ya wont believe how thin the working limbs are though.....
      I'll add the Mollegabet specs to the list and then re-post it for you.
Rich

[rileyconcrete]

Well Rich I told you it would go over pretty good on here.  Again thanks for doing all of this. Hopefully i have time this weekend to work on these bows.

Thanks again.

Tell