D bow handle?

[Kegan]

Okay, we all know that putting a wooden handle onto a D bow will wind up with the bow popping off (the green circles- the bow is brown and the red is the handle block).

But what if leather was used to connect a curved handle block to the bow? Thick leather like top grain would compress, and there would be no sharp edges or bends to get in the way of the bow. Of course, the less the handle bends already the less leather and curve that would be needed, but still. Second picutre, leather is blue.

What do you guys think?

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[NTD]

I think that's a heck of a neat idea.  I'd like to try it.  And if you try it let us know how it turns out.

[The Gopher]

only one way to find out.

[Pat B]

I have used laminated shoe leather for handle risers. On bendy handled bows it will bend along with the bow. Saturated with super glue the leather gets pretty hard but still bends. I have used shoe leather for tip overlays too.

[zenmonkeyman]

I used laminated cork coasters from Dollarama.  Easy to shape, and bends with the wood.

[bigcountry]

I think its an awesome idea.  Even gave me an idea to use only thick leather.

[okiecountryboy]

I used laminated cork coasters from Dollarama.  Easy to shape, and bends with the wood.

Necessity IS the mother of invention.
Love the idea.
Ron

[bubby]

that's how  I've  been doing it,contact cement the leather together, then shape it on the belt sander before attaching to the bow, then cover with lace on leather or wrap in hemp cord and superglue soak it

[Kegan]

The thing with this handle is the wood will add a little extra weight, rather than a solid leather handle which would be much lighter. I've done all leather in the past and occasionally it threw me as to how light the bow was.

[bowkee]

Hey Kegan I used 1/8 in laminated leather with a Wood lam under that on a D and seemed to work fine.
That Idea looks cool
but The type of glue would make a big difference keeping that yoke from popping out of that egg

[Kegan]

Thanks for the input Phillip, but I never claimed to have much "paint" skills

[woody]

You can laminate strips of cork using wood glue or use one thick piece.  If you go this route, you can even make dished-out handles, shooting rests, etc.  If you screw up or end up with something you don't like, you can sand it off and start over.  it is very durable afer a few coats of poly.  It is difficult, however, to get it to blend easily into the wood.

[Kegan]

You can laminate strips of cork using wood glue or use one thick piece.  If you go this route, you can even make dished-out handles, shooting rests, etc.  If you screw up or end up with something you don't like, you can sand it off and start over.  it is very durable afer a few coats of poly.  It is difficult, however, to get it to blend easily into the wood.

I've done this a good bit with leather on handles that weren't deep enough even on stiff handled flatbows. The trouble is that at the heavier draw weights I shoot, that little lack of mass turns into a big pain in the rear on trying to hold the bow steady.

[bowkee]

Graphics look good too

[Hrothgar]

I would never have thought to use  leather as a middle laminate--and I've tried some pretty far-out stuff. How much longer than the block will you make the leather?