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gutpile

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kids bow
« 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...
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Offline half eye

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #1 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
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Re: kids bow
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2012, 12:45:23 pm »
thanks Rich emailing you know....Kirk
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gutpile

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #3 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...
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2012, 01:33:02 pm »
Rich is as good a nut as they come.
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Re: kids bow
« Reply #5 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.....
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Offline dmc

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #6 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
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Offline macbow

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #7 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
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Offline Adam

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #8 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!  ;)
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #9 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.





The "skins" are blown up photos of snake skins printed on paper and glued as a paper back to the bow.
« Last Edit: January 01, 2019, 10:34:30 am by lesken2011 »
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Offline dmc

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #10 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.
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Offline gpw

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Re: kids bow
« Reply #11 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:
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Re: kids bow
« Reply #12 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
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Re: kids bow
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2012, 03:09:12 pm »
 :) :)
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