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bluegill:
I'm in the tillering stage on my second attempt at completing a red oak board bow(first one broke while tillering). The bow has a 4" untouched handle section. I have not glued any extra layers of wood to the handle because I plan on wrapping the handle with leather. My question is what should be used as an arrow rest? I cant cut into the handle without fear of breaking it. Is it best to just shoot off my hand where it grips the bow or is there a way to make a low profile arrow rest?

NOMADIC PIRATE:
Don't cut a shelf into the bow, you can glue a couple of peaces of leather from a belt, than shape them.

Traxx:
Or,
Another simple option,is the floppy rest.
http://groups.msn.com/ferretsarcherywebpage/ferretsfloppyarrarest.msnw

lowell:
Hope I can ask this question so someone can answer it!!

 I usually cut a shelf to get as close to center shot as I can. If I don't cut a shelf is there a rule of thumb as to how wide the handle should be so as to not have to cut the shelf??

            Lowell

Jbell:
There is no rule of thumb as to how wide your handle has to be. Mine are around7/8 to 1" for a stiff handled bow. On a bendy handle bow ,the center will be about the widest part of the bow. So basically your arrow needs to be spined correctly to paradox around the bow handle, a bow that is close to center shot will need a stiffer spine and farther away from center shot you need a weaker spined arrow.
 To answer bluegills ?, I don't really see the need for a shelf only if don't have a consistent grip. I used to build up shelves with super glue and leather then shape, floppy rest also works really well also. Experiment a little and find out what you like. Good luck!

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