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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Aries on July 24, 2015, 08:26:43 pm

Title: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: Aries on July 24, 2015, 08:26:43 pm

So I have seen a bunch of people use cork or leather build ups on bendy handle bows to give the grip a more comfortable feel.

My questions,  what is the source for your cork I'm the handles?

And other than gluing up layers of leather are there any other comfortable styles you guys have tried?
Thanks for your help!
Ty

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: bubbles on July 24, 2015, 08:46:50 pm

I've got cork soundproofing tiles from home Depot.  They also have cork at wally world.

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: dylanholderman on July 24, 2015, 09:16:40 pm

i found some at my local hardware store that was sold as cork gasket material 1/8'' thick 12'' wide 36'' long, i think that it was 6-7 dollars. if memory serves it was in the isle with the motor oil and other little car type parts.

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: KS51 on July 24, 2015, 09:36:37 pm

I've used cork tiles that I found in the storage isle at Lowe's.  They were 1/8 x 12 x 12.

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: chamookman on July 25, 2015, 06:04:14 am

I bought a stack of cork glass coasters at Hobby Lobby for cheap. They were about a 1/8" thick - worked good glued & stacked with TB111. Bob

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: Hrothgar on July 25, 2015, 08:03:57 am

Assuming comfort is relative, I've used a piece of cloth glued to the handle then wrapped with jute. Not a very soft grip though.

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: Aries on July 25, 2015, 08:23:21 am

I appreciate all the feedback guys, the coasters sound super simple but I'm already gonna be at lowes so I think tiles it is  :laugh:

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: Spotted Dog on July 26, 2015, 09:45:45 pm

Just me. Why not feel the wood work ?

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: bubby on July 26, 2015, 09:54:19 pm

Quote from: Spotted Dog on July 26, 2015, 09:45:45 pm

Just me. Why not feel the wood work ?



With the cork you can still feel the bend

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: Pat B on July 26, 2015, 11:04:01 pm

You can feel the leather bend also. I like to feel it give just as I hit full draw.

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: bubby on July 26, 2015, 11:26:52 pm

Absolutely Pat, and makes a more comfy grip

Title: Re: question on handles for bendy handle bows
Post by: bubby on July 27, 2015, 12:09:04 am

Absolutely Pat, and makes a more comfy grip