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Offline Aries

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question on handles for bendy handle bows
« on: July 24, 2015, 08:26:43 pm »
So I have seen a bunch of people use cork or leather build ups on bendy handle bows to give the grip a more comfortable feel.

My questions,  what is the source for your cork I'm the handles?

And other than gluing up layers of leather are there any other comfortable styles you guys have tried?
Thanks for your help!
Ty
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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2015, 08:46:50 pm »
I've got cork soundproofing tiles from home Depot.  They also have cork at wally world.

Offline dylanholderman

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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2015, 09:16:40 pm »
i found some at my local hardware store that was sold as cork gasket material 1/8'' thick 12'' wide 36'' long, i think that it was 6-7 dollars. if memory serves it was in the isle with the motor oil and other little car type parts.

Offline KS51

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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2015, 09:36:37 pm »
I've used cork tiles that I found in the storage isle at Lowe's.  They were 1/8 x 12 x 12.

Offline chamookman

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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2015, 06:04:14 am »
I bought a stack of cork glass coasters at Hobby Lobby for cheap. They were about a 1/8" thick - worked good glued & stacked with TB111. Bob
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2015, 08:03:57 am »
Assuming comfort is relative, I've used a piece of cloth glued to the handle then wrapped with jute. Not a very soft grip though.
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Offline Aries

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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2015, 08:23:21 am »
I appreciate all the feedback guys, the coasters sound super simple but I'm already gonna be at lowes so I think tiles it is  :laugh:
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Offline Spotted Dog

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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2015, 09:45:45 pm »
Just me. Why not feel the wood work ?
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Offline bubby

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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2015, 09:54:19 pm »
Just me. Why not feel the wood work ?



With the cork you can still feel the bend
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Offline Pat B

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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2015, 11:04:01 pm »
You can feel the leather bend also. I like to feel it give just as I hit full draw.
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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2015, 11:26:52 pm »
Absolutely Pat, and makes a more comfy grip
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Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2015, 12:09:04 am »
Absolutely Pat, and makes a more comfy grip
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