2024 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Closed

[Buemaker]

That handlewrap and tip overlays are outstanding. You should do a build along on how to make that handlewrap. Would be most interesting.

[Crooked Stic]

Maybe that white tube coming to Indiana 

[4 point]

I think you're getting a lump of coal this year Stic.

[Crooked Stic]

I am starting to wonder about that 

[Mad Max]

Really nice bue   
The out door pictures really show your craftsmanship. 

[Smguinnip]

Maybe that white tube coming to Indiana 

Stic, my memory is so bad, I think we're both gonna be surprised when we find out where it ends up 

[DVSHUNTER]

I can try to put up a wrap build. It's pretty simple. Cut a thick piece of quality leather 1 in, or 2 cm, for our friends across the pond. Use a scive tool or a belt sander to sand it down on the outer thirds on a taper so it is razor thin on the outer edges amd full thickness in the middle. Then, this is important, after you apply contact cement to both surfaces and ket it dry, stretch and pull that thing as much as you can when you wrap it to get the bulbous feel to the wrap.  I'll try another one with pictures after my new job slows down hopefully.

[Mo_coon-catcher]

I'm betting a 1" belt strip would work well if someone doesn't want to buy a big piece of hide to cut a strip from. And may even get a couple handles from one $10 belt blank.

Kyle

[Longcruise]

I'm betting a 1" belt strip would work well if someone doesn't want to buy a big piece of hide to cut a strip from. And may even get a couple handles from one $10 belt blank.

Kyle

Are you suggesting a wrap?

[Mo_coon-catcher]

I'm betting a 1" belt strip would work well if someone doesn't want to buy a big piece of hide to cut a strip from. And may even get a couple handles from one $10 belt blank.


Yup. For the type that Dave just shared. I'm betting a belt blank would be perfect. They're pretty inexpensive and already cut to width.
Kyle

Are you suggesting a wrap?

[Longcruise]

I'm betting a 1" belt strip would work well if someone doesn't want to buy a big piece of hide to cut a strip from. And may even get a couple handles from one $10 belt blank.


Yup. For the type that Dave just shared. I'm betting a belt blank would be perfect. They're pretty inexpensive and already cut to width.
Kyle

Are you suggesting a wrap?

They are a bit thick but I guess it would depend on the size of the grip.  I think it's a good idea but I would go with something  about 2 oz. 

[DVSHUNTER]

 Kyle, that is what this wrap was from. Maybe not a belt blank, but I bought a 1 in strip that was 6 for long. Then I sanded it on the belt sander to get the edges thin and leave the middle thick. When you pull it tight as you wrap, the thickness get even more pronounced

[Smguinnip]

someone should be receiving a package today.

[Crooked Stic]

 

[Mo_coon-catcher]

Looks like I have a tube waiting for me at home. And the little busy body is doing his best to unpackage it for me.

Kyle

[Mo_coon-catcher]

He's halfway there it looks like.

Kyle

[Buemaker]

Is there an update on how many bows have shipped?

[Crooked Stic]

Yep maybe getting a lump of coal

[kennym]

I'm bettin you get one Mike.  If I have to ,I'll cut a willer stick and find some baler twine for you...

[EvilDogBeast]

Don't worry Mike, we haven't forgotten you!

Bue:
12/18 delivered
6/18 in-work