DIY Bow

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I completed 3 bows so far this summer, a long bow for the 6 and 13 year old and a recurve for myself. They all have variations of a Flemish twist string using b-50 dacron and serving. The 6 year olds bow is probably 10-15lbs (1/2" pipe), the 13 year olds is 15-20lbs (3/4"-- need to try the 1" pipe for his), and mine is about 30lbs with 1" pipe. The brace height is all wrong for each bow, but I used paracord to mock up the string length with great success (although it does stretch). The next set will be in the works very soon with increased poundage for me and the older one. So far the project cost is about $40 that will make 8 bows and probably 30 strings.


Yes my six year old has a pink hello kitty BB gun.