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makete:
Would like to know what you all have used for tip overlays. What were the pro's and con's of that material? Was it easy ;) to use and shape? Why are tip overlays important or necessary? And any other information you may have about the subject.

DanaM:
I've used various hardwoods and antler, just for decoration.
On yew their necessary I believe because the wood is soft also ERC may benifit as it also is softer.
The sky is the limit you could use bone, mother of pearl, exotic hardwoods etc.

Pat B:
What Dana said!  In most cases, tip overlays are strictly decorative...except for the softer woods like yew and ERC. I have used antler, hardwoods, bone and leather saturated with super glue for overlays.  As long as the mating surfaces of the bow tip and overlays are well matched, you should have no problem putting overlays on. I usually preshape the overlay first before glueing. Makes it easier than trying to shape after they are glued down. I have used gel type super glue, regular super glue, TB glues and epoxy to attach tip overlays.    Pat

Hillbilly:
Pretty much the same- hardwood, antler, bone, horn, hoof. I'm gonna try black walnut shells one of these days, but then, I'm wierd ;D

medicinewheel:

have done a little build-along a while ago:

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,1729.0.html

i used hardwoods, horn and antler

frank

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