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easy braided "inlay" handle

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Postman:
Wanted a wrapped handle that would be almost flush on the sides, but stick out a bit on the front/back.Started with some braided leather cord.  Got 3 yards for 5 bucks at a chain craft store, easily enough for 2 handles. Used a hacksaw, large chainsaw file and 3 rivers file/rasp combo.
Used the hacksaw as a guide cut for the round file. This is very unnerving to do! ;D

Postman:
Then used the chainsaw file to cut 4 "chalnnels " in the handle and joined them with the rasp and file. Nicked up the rest of the bow and skins a bit - be careful! The flat edge on the 3rivers combo tool worked welll as a guide in the round channel ends, though

Postman:
Wrapped tightly and glued with super glue. Trimmed ends at an angle to make them easier to tuck under with a knife. Have to clean up some sloppy spots and nicks I made, but hope to finish and post this bow soon.

JW_Halverson:
That looks really cool, but I doubt I have the guts to try it!

Dictionary:

--- Quote from: JW_Halverson on September 25, 2011, 04:57:03 pm ---That looks really cool, but I doubt I have the guts to try it!

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I came back to this post a few times and ive been really wondering why you said that.......

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