Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sleek on April 29, 2015, 06:12:32 pm
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Hey guys im searching for inspiration on some handles/tips. I can always build a bow but when it comes to carving out a handle or tips I sometimes get kinda stuck. Its a blank canvas and no idea what to make of it. So if yall have any handles and or tips you have done or is on your bucket list, please post! From bare wood to decorative wraps, even paint and inlays. Fades count!
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I like. Em curvy!
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Nothin special really, but here's what I'm working on for Momma's day. The tip is just a bit of maple with burled walnut on a walnut bow. The handle is wrapped with thread and sealed with superglue. If I get a bit later, I'll try to find some more stuff for ya. Josh
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Some various horn tips...
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Some others...
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I like the tips on this one just because of the color markings of the snake.
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This is my favorite handle shape and most of my bows are very similar to this.
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I like em curvy too... and try to merge all parts so they 'flow' from one end to the other.
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I haven't made anything really elaborate, I like them pretty simple, but here are some of my nocks.
http://imgur.com/a/7xytt (http://imgur.com/a/7xytt)
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If this thread grows big enough it would sure make an awesome sticky!
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Eh, I can do better than just a link ;) ;D
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This one is a pet store chew hoof. You have to sort through them to find ones with color.
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Here's a few of my favorites.
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_3591.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/ryoon4690/media/IMG_3591.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_1810_zps86bd1de7.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/ryoon4690/media/IMG_1810_zps86bd1de7.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_1713_zps1a3d90e0.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/ryoon4690/media/IMG_1713_zps1a3d90e0.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_0347.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/ryoon4690/media/IMG_0347.jpg.html)
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I like my "bow stringer" tips with the extra groove on the top nock.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/special%20bows/gilsbowtipoverlay.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ekrewson/media/special%20bows/gilsbowtipoverlay.jpg.html)
A parachute cord stringer is what I use on my bows. Top;
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bow%20making/doublenockwithstringer.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ekrewson/media/bow%20making/doublenockwithstringer.jpg.html)
A wide bottom nock to accommodate the stringer over the bow string;
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bow%20making/bottomnockwithstringer.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ekrewson/media/bow%20making/bottomnockwithstringer.jpg.html)
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I like to do that exact thing stringer nock configuration on recurves or any bow I think will be hard to brace.
This is one I'm just finishing up. I had a bunch of veneers laying around and thought I'd try and use them up. Probably a bit easier on a lam bow.
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo19/mikemeusel/Hickory%20Backed%20white%20oak%20pyramid/IMAG0946_zpsqsyxbu1i.jpg) (http://s357.photobucket.com/user/mikemeusel/media/Hickory%20Backed%20white%20oak%20pyramid/IMAG0946_zpsqsyxbu1i.jpg.html)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo19/mikemeusel/Hickory%20Backed%20white%20oak%20pyramid/IMAG0948_zpsibjg91w9.jpg) (http://s357.photobucket.com/user/mikemeusel/media/Hickory%20Backed%20white%20oak%20pyramid/IMAG0948_zpsibjg91w9.jpg.html)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo19/mikemeusel/Hickory%20Backed%20white%20oak%20pyramid/IMAG0949_zpsddmps9zx.jpg) (http://s357.photobucket.com/user/mikemeusel/media/Hickory%20Backed%20white%20oak%20pyramid/IMAG0949_zpsddmps9zx.jpg.html)
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Beautiful bow bubbles
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You guys never cease to amaze me! :D
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Thinner is better