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Offline mmgrode

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Kids bows
« on: December 02, 2008, 11:12:00 PM »
Hey Gang,
   I'm thinking about making bows for my nephews as Christmas presents.  One of the boys is 6 and the other will soon be 4.  What do you guys think as far as a draw length, bow length, and poundage for the rugrats?  Cheers, Matt
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Offline Koko Bow

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Re: Kids bows
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2008, 05:12:00 AM »
As a guideline for me, I make 36" bows for draw lengths 15-16" max.  I have also used 42" bows for draw lengths up to 18-19".  Regarding draw weight, personally, for the avg. sized 4 and 6 yr old, I would start at about 5-7# for the 4 yr old and maybe 10-13# for the six yr old.  BTW, these are the specs I use for glass bows.

Matt
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Offline loyd

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Re: Kids bows
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2008, 05:30:00 AM »
kids love them, i had 25 at mo-jam this year and built 5 or 6 while i was there most 48" from 5# up. came home with 3 or 4. will do the same next year. loyd
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Offline John Scifres

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Re: Kids bows
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2008, 09:51:00 AM »
Here's how I do them:    Kids Bow Tutorial
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Offline trapperDave

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Re: Kids bows
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2008, 10:26:00 AM »
how long does one of those take you, John?
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Offline John Scifres

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Re: Kids bows
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2008, 12:25:00 PM »
I don't really know.  I'm never much in a hurry so I'd guess between 1 and 8 hours.
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Offline mmgrode

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Re: Kids bows
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2008, 09:25:00 PM »
Cool!  Thanks for the help guys!  Matt
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Offline paleFace

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Re: Kids bows
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2008, 09:44:00 PM »
Matt,

I made a bunch of Youth bows a few years ago that ranged from 14# to #37 and draw lengths from 12-24".  Here is a link to some good info on youth bows.
   http://groups.msn.com/ferretsarcherywebpage/youthboardbow.msnw
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