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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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A backside handle build up
« on: November 13, 2013, 12:55:40 pm »
I stole this idea from my very good friend, Paul "NoCal" Robertson. Im not sure just how he does it exactly, but I know what he uses. I never used to build the backside up on my bow grips up. After doing a few this way, Im loving it. I bought a package of 1/4 x 4 x 4 cork squares at Hobby Lobby for les than $5. I lay the cork on my bench, then lay the bow back down on the cork and trace it out. Then I use a sharp edge to cut the shape out, oversized a bit. I use TBIII wood glue to adhere the cork to the back. Once I get the cork sitting pretty I wrap it with an Ace bandage to be sure it conforms to the bow. After a day of drying I use my 4-1 rasp and a sanding block to shape it. The best part for me is the flexibility of the cork. It allows a full grip on working handle bows and that is nice as far as comfort is concerned.
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Offline PatM

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2013, 01:07:49 pm »
I do similar on wooden "Turk" bows where I fake the reverse riser typical of that style but allow the grip to work slightly to maximise drawlength. I use thick leather soaked in  glue.
 A reverse handle can minimise residual handshock by letting the handle sit more ergonomically in the hand.
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Offline artcher1

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2013, 01:10:04 pm »
Nice job on the handle Pearly! Haven't tried the cork yet. Been using some 1/4" veggie tan leather scarps I picked up at our farm supply store for cheap. Glued together/down with contact cement makes quick work of it.........Art
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2013, 01:15:07 pm »
bubby has some good ideas sometimes lol
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2013, 01:31:33 pm »
The cork works down so nicely with a sanding block, I tried leather once and didn't like that aspect of it. But they both seem to work the same.
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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2013, 01:33:06 pm »
did you soak the cork first?
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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2013, 01:33:58 pm »
How does it look as a finished part of the bow? That is my only concern with the idea, how to finish it.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2013, 01:35:23 pm »
No I didn't soak the cork Jordo, just glued it down. And don't call me a cork soaker again!

Scott the leather will totally conceal the cork.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2013, 01:35:49 pm »
I do the same with thick veg tanned leather. It really helps a bulbous fit your hand well.
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Offline PatM

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2013, 01:39:17 pm »
Saturate the leather with Epoxy or superglue and it will finish like wood.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2013, 01:40:07 pm »
Im sure it does PatM. This cork is just too easy and clean to avoid.
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2013, 01:43:59 pm »
i used cork once and it wanted to fall apart really easy just using a razor blade to trim it.
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2013, 01:46:15 pm »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on November 13, 2013, 01:35:23 pm
And don't call me a cork soaker again!

lmao hahaha good one. im gonna start using that again.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2013, 02:02:41 pm »
PD. I've got an old Keasey yew bow and he used cork wrapped handles on all of his bows that I've seen. It makes a very comfortable grip. He may have used an underlay that looks to me like rawhide before wrapping the cork around the handle.
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Re: A backside handle build up
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2013, 02:18:02 pm »
Hey bubby....you suing for plagiarism?  :laugh:
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