Board bows for kids ideas?

[paoliguy]

I'm planning a bow building event for a group of kids from church. I've had some success with board bows in the past but I'm far from an expert. My thought is a pyramid bow I could cut out on the table saw / band saw in advance and have the kids cut nocks, finish sand and glue on backing. Anyone have any good pointers or suggestions?
Thanks,
Mark B

[paoliguy]

Sorry, should have put this in the Bowyer's Bench, wasn't thinking!

[Kamm1004]

http://www.poorfolkbows.com/oak4.htm

This is perfect for kids

[paoliguy]

Thank you!

[Jeff Strubberg]

Our state org does a ton of kids bows out of PVC pipe.  Cheap, quick and indestructible.

[paoliguy]

Hadn't thought of that one. Indestructable sounds like a good feature to have! May run to the Home Depot at lunch - sounds like a good prototype project for me and the boy at any rate!
Thanks

[Kamm1004]

youtube is a great resource for the pvc bows and other kids bows as well. you can learn to do anything on youtube...literally!

[paoliguy]

Yeah that's why I try to keep the boy away from you tube. The whole neighborhood is at risk!
Thanks a lot, we'll start experimenting this evening.

[NBK]

I've made a handful of red oak board bows for kids, but only up to about age 5 (they're 48" long and won't take a draw longer than a 6+ year old can muster).  Pm me if you are interested and need more info.