shelf

[huntertrapper]

what is a good way to add a shelf to a shelfless bow? I dont want to use any plastic rest or anything want to stay primitive.

[david w.]

You can do a floppy rest with leather.  You can also make a rest with a golf tee.  I forgot were i saw it but it worked

[Ryano]

You can make a rest out of most any thing Wood, leather, bone, antler, horn. you get the picture.

[El Destructo]

a piece of antler tip...cut off and filed flat on one side works great....but who uses Rest on a Selfbow?

[DanaM]

Use your knuckle

[Pappy]

I do. I just put a piece of thick leather under the grip where the arrow needs to rest,I can
shoot of my Knuckle but it is just easier for me to have a rest.
   Pappy

[Hillbilly]

I usually add a built-up leather rest under the grip like Pappy said. The Ferret's floppy rest works well too.

[Otoe Bow]

I think Gordon used the bulbous end of a golf tee as a rest on his latest Hazelnut build along. I've never shot without a shelf, but I'd be willing to give it a try someday. 

Otoe

[Pappy]

Just be sure the feathers are real smooth,I mean real smooth.  
   Pappy

[huntertrapper]

smooth as to not tear up your hands?

[DanaM]

Yup!

[El Destructo]

aint nuthin like a good Turkey Feather thrashing!!!!

[huntertrapper]

yeah my uncle said when he shot his old longbows hed get a good brush burn if he wasnt wearing a glove.

[El Destructo]

Gloves are for Girls....and so are finger Tabs!!!!!!!!!

[huntertrapper]

finger tabs work good though for heavy bows.