Kids bow plans?

[J. R. Harp]

Just curious to see if any one has built a small kids bow (that looks more like a custom bow to match dads) and what length, laminations, ect to do it with.  Thanks for any help

[kennym]

I think I have a router template for a 48/50" but no paper plans for it...

It is a D/r just like my 58/60"

[jess stuart]

Here is a picture of a couple of recent kids longbows.  They are 46" lone with a 12" riser.  I use 2" .040 glass and split it in half allowing one and half bows from a single strip of glass.  With a stack of about .240 I get 20# @ 20", they shoot well and look very similar to a full size longbow.

 

[monterey]

Do you mean you pull it off the form and cut down the centerline for two bows?

[jess stuart]

Monterey no.  I cut the glass into one inch strips before glue up.  I have a one inch wide form. I use a sharp utility knife and straight edge. I am careful to not use to much pressure on the knife, several passed is the key to getting a good cut.

[monterey]

Do you do the same with 2" cores?

[jess stuart]

I grind my own so, I usually cut them to one inch width before grinding.  One could split in the same manner if you needed to.

[jess stuart]

I grind my own so, I usually cut them to one inch width before grinding.  One could split in the same manner if you needed to.

[Gator1]

Jess those are awesome youth bows.