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Offline bow101

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Self bow arrow rests
« on: March 11, 2012, 08:47:20 pm »
I did a search on arrow rests but, what I'm looking for is photos to get an idea on what they look like.
My bow is little on the narrow side to carve out for a dedicated arrow rest.

I'm either thinking wood or heavy-thick-leather...!
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2012, 09:03:45 pm »
Mine are typically built up with cork.  I almost never cut in a rest.  I've also done floppy rests.  Here are some examples:

Floppy rest:


Cork rest:



Cork rest and handle:


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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2012, 09:16:17 pm »
I prefer a sort of floppy rest.  I don't cut a shelf in, I dish the area out and then build a little wedge of leather and then glue a floppy piece over it.  I'll try to find a picture of what I'm talking about.
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Offline bow101

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2012, 09:22:57 pm »

Wood or heavy leather is what I'm after I do want a Floppy.

I prefer a sort of floppy rest.  I don't cut a shelf in, I dish the area out and then build a little wedge of leather and then glue a floppy piece over it.  I'll try to find a picture of what I'm talking about.
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Offline Youngboyer2(billyf)

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2012, 09:49:38 pm »
Golf tee arrow rests look pretty promising, haven't made one yEt though
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2012, 09:55:06 pm »
I'm working on a bow, it'll be my 1st and i was thinking of using a dew claw over a patch of leather.
Anyone know if it would crack or deteriorate?
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2012, 10:42:46 pm »
Here is a good picture of the type of rests I like to make.  The floppy piece  rests on my nuckle when I shoot.



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Offline kentowl

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2012, 11:04:43 pm »
Here's an arrow rest I made for my finger - works on all bows. The bow is a sycamore-ash mollegabet with angled handle to bring arrow closer to center, and let wrist take comfortable position without excessive bow cant.

Offline Weylin

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2012, 02:22:00 am »
I really like the golf tee rests. here is a bow that I did that has one.

Offline bubby

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Re: Self bow arrow rests
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2012, 02:47:53 am »
i dont normally use one but this is a nice style, especially if your not gonna wrap the handle, Bub
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