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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dante_F on February 20, 2019, 01:18:54 pm

Title: dowel rods for arrow rest
Post by: Dante_F on February 20, 2019, 01:18:54 pm

Question, could you drill a hole in a self bow handle and put in a little oak dowel as an arrow rest

Title: Re: dowel rods for arrow rest
Post by: Bayou Ben on February 20, 2019, 01:43:06 pm

Sure.  I wouldn't go too deep with your hole though. 

I like what Gordon did in this build ...http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,53195.105.html

Title: Re: dowel rods for arrow rest
Post by: bradsmith2010 on February 20, 2019, 03:31:16 pm

I think something that has a bit of give to it,, is easier to tune,, or a bit more forgiving on the arrow flight,,
that being said ,,  you could put some leather or fabric where the arrow passes

Title: Re: dowel rods for arrow rest
Post by: Dante_F on February 20, 2019, 05:33:42 pm

to me the dowel and the rest in Gordons seems similar in principle an would be less harsh on the fletchings. also yeah its probably a good idea to give it some sort of padding for the arrow as well

Title: Re: dowel rods for arrow rest
Post by: Dante_F on February 20, 2019, 05:36:26 pm

also maybe better attached, however im new to this stuff so i could very easily be wrong

Title: Re: dowel rods for arrow rest
Post by: jeffhalfrack on February 20, 2019, 07:38:03 pm

I sand a golf tee flat on one side then glue it on wrap handle and good to go! The unpainted look good ,good luck jeffw

Title: Re: dowel rods for arrow rest
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 21, 2019, 05:02:36 am

Wine corks work great. Soft, durable, quiet and easy to shape. I use the foam rubber type.

Title: Re: dowel rods for arrow rest
Post by: Dante_F on February 21, 2019, 07:22:56 am

ok thanks, i may as well give it a try, and if it breaks the arrow, it wont be the only thing being broken  (--)