Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: legend on September 24, 2025, 12:44:43 pm
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Hello All ,
I understand what a riser is for on say an american flat bow , how a riser is made with the fades etc but in all reality could you make a flat bow using a riser of around a finished height from the belly of the bow of 4/8" then pad the back of the bow (handle area )with cork or leather , then wrap the handle with jute twine or leather ? what Im trying to say is making a shallow thickness riser or alternatively would it be better to just carve / rough the stave down leaving a thicker handle area which could then be shaped ? Hope Ive explained this properly .
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Any of those alternatives are fine.
Building up the back with cork is a good idea for comfort, as a lot of what is called "hand shock" is IMO just an uncomfortable grip.
BTW all risers will flex a little, even if you can't see of feel it.
Del
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a slight thickening is fine if there is not much difference in width between the limb and the handle, but adding a half inch might not be enough.
It would be easier to comment if we knew the actual widths of each you are asking about
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I have built up a handle on a bendy handle bow using cork, leather, and chola cactus. Looked pretty cool. The leather sands best if you soak it in liquid super glue.
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Thanks for your answers guys .