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king3933:
When making a handle for a selfbow made out of a board is there a certain pattern to go by and rules of thumb to use as a guide? I never seem to get them to look like they due on other bows. They fit my hand and feel good but the general shape seems to be different then say on a Hill bow. Any advice would be of great help also backing with dry wall tape does this help cast in any way or just a breaking preventive? Also is there a certain type of dry wall tape to use or just any kind will due?

God Bless:
Gary

Pat B:
I personally wouldn't use drywall tape, but thats just me. Lots of other backing will work just as well. A simple backing like drywall tape, brown paper bag or linen are primarily for insurance reasons and not to add performance. Sinew, bamboo or hickory will add performance to a self bow.
   I prefer the Torges type bulbous handles for self bows.     Pat

Justin Snyder:
The only rule of thumb for me is you have to like it.  If it is comfortable to you then don't worry about it.  There are lots of different styles of handle.  You are making the bow to make yourself happy. So make the handle that makes yourself happy.  Justin

Coo-wah-chobee:
       ........................... I like "bendy handle", meanin' no handle, usually no grip wrap either..............bob

NOMADIC PIRATE:
Bob, you cave man ;D ;D ;D


Of all the backing out there, drywall tape ??

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