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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2015, 10:13:56 am »
Yes sir. Sawed it close, finished with a rasp and then just glued it all up in a stack. I made the lams plenty wide so I didn't have to mess with slipping during glue up.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2015, 10:20:25 am »
Nice rework, Pearlie. I never liked the Hill style handles. They look uncomfortable.
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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2015, 11:15:27 am »
Liked that bow when ya made it.  Deserves to be shot ALOT.  So glad there's now a handle that suits. Congrats!
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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2015, 12:55:14 pm »
Do you have a before picture Chris?
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2015, 12:56:41 pm »
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2015, 01:01:08 pm »
Nice save Chris, looks much better now
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2015, 01:17:54 pm »
Nice work Chris!
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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2015, 02:02:44 pm »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on August 10, 2015, 07:24:37 am
Quote from: autologus on August 10, 2015, 07:14:32 am
What are the dimensions on your belly slat?  My next project is a Hickory backed Ipe and Im shooting for about 45# at 28".  I love the handle it looks great and I'll bet it is very comfortable to shoot.

Grady

Grady start with 5/8" slats so your riser section stays stuck. The bow is 1" wide at the fades, 69" ntn, solid 55 @ 28". The back is thin, under 3/16" after sanding and rounding.

Think I could get away with a thinner slat if I used a powerlam?  5/8" would not be a problem but 55# is more than this kid could shoot I'm afraid.

Grady
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2015, 02:04:57 pm »
I know what power lams are, but have never used one. So I cant answer that. I just know I like plenty of thickness to start, Ive had a handle or two pop over the years. Id rather remove more material from the working portion than to start too thin under the handle.
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Offline autologus

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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2015, 02:18:43 pm »
While i'm building I might as well give it a go both ways and see where it ends up.  2 bows are better than one anyway, and I will get some good glue up experience.  ;)  I now have a good example to follow, you have been a tremendous help, thanks.

Grady
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Rebuilt grip
« Reply #25 on: August 10, 2015, 02:23:00 pm »
That looks much more comfortable than the before handle Chris.
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