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Title: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on May 02, 2013, 05:17:18 pm

this is an easy way to get a tight fit handle wrap without measuring anything, take some masking tape sticky side out and wrap it where the leather will go(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4218_zps30304aba.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4218_zps30304aba.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4219_zpsf6603d99.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4219_zpsf6603d99.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4220_zpsfe5dcca7.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4220_zpsfe5dcca7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on May 02, 2013, 05:23:29 pm

now take a straight edge and cut the tape, be carefull to not get to deep, just cut the tape(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4221_zpsd67bf904.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4221_zpsd67bf904.jpg.html)
now put the sticky side on the side of the leather that isn't going to show(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4222_zpsa08988ed.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4222_zpsa08988ed.jpg.html)
and cut it out(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4223_zpsa144bf1b.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4223_zpsa144bf1b.jpg.html)
I use a hole punch to make the stitching holes but I've used a hole punch and an ice pick use what you have(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4225_zps739c1d32.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4225_zps739c1d32.jpg.html)

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on May 02, 2013, 05:29:58 pm

now you can stitch it up loosely cause you have to slide it over the bow, I like to use two needles and bring both sides down at the same time(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4226_zpsea28d7c4.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4226_zpsea28d7c4.jpg.html)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4227_zps81874d6c.jpg) (http://s6[URL=http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4227_zps81874d6c.jpg.html)23.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4230_zps469066f5.jpg.html](http://now all you have to do is tighten up the stitching and tie it of,http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4230_zps469066f5.jpg)[/URL](http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4228_zpsfcebb5b4.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4228_zpsfcebb5b4.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4229_zpsa0689293.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4229_zpsa0689293.jpg.html)
now all you have to do is tighten the stitches up and tie it off, hope this helps some of you guys out, Bub

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: jeffhalfrack on May 02, 2013, 10:26:44 pm

   Thanks I'll put that in the vault.  Jeffw

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Adam on May 02, 2013, 11:32:11 pm

Thanks! Great idea. Do you ever use any glue or anything under the leather?  All the grips I've done have seemed too loose.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on May 03, 2013, 06:10:18 am

Adam if done this way they are pretty tight  and form fitting, when you cut the leather out wrap it around the handle and if there isn't a little gap cut a thin strip of one side, and remember that leather will stretch more one way than the other so find out which way that is and orient the leather so the stretchier way goes up and down and not around

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: sadiejane on May 03, 2013, 07:28:30 am

thanks bubby-ya make it look easy
think even i can do that!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Ifrit617 on May 03, 2013, 07:56:42 am

Brilliant Bub! I've always had trouble with grips, and waste a lot of leather before I get a good fitting one. You just solved my problem! Thanks

Jon

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: paulsemp on May 03, 2013, 04:01:34 pm

sweet trick with that backwards tape .I will have to try it sometime

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: dmenzies1950 on May 06, 2013, 07:56:24 pm

Man, I can't believe I never thought of that! I'm for sure going to steal your idea! I hate to think of all the leather I have wasted making handle wraps! Thanks for sharing that with us.

                                            Dale

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: razorbak on May 07, 2013, 01:04:38 am

that is a great idea..thank you for sharing..beats my molding method that's for sure ;)

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Gus on May 07, 2013, 03:46:40 am

Yes Sir,

I Like It!

Thank You...   :)

-gus

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Pat B on May 07, 2013, 05:43:38 pm

You made that look so easy. I will definately use your method on the next bow that needs a leather handle wrap.
 Thanks for sharing this idea.  8)

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Ifrit617 on May 07, 2013, 06:39:27 pm

I used this today on a deep dished recurve handle that I had once thought would be impossible to put a handle on, but this method worked perfectly and I got an incredibly snug, perfect fit! Thanks again for this tip Bub! It's brilliant.

Jon

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on May 07, 2013, 06:45:30 pm

glad I could help Jon

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: medicinewheel on May 07, 2013, 07:31:19 pm

WOW... that is a fantastic idea; really cool, and so simple.
Many thanks!!!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: PrimitiveTim on May 08, 2013, 06:31:21 pm

I like this.  I think I'm gonna try this with shark skin on a bendy bow.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on May 08, 2013, 06:47:42 pm

i'll let you try it for a small pc of sharkskin >:D, kiddin'ya this should work great with that Tim

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Danzn Bar on May 08, 2013, 09:53:58 pm

Genius is making the difficult simple..................great tip thanks!!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: toomanyknots on May 22, 2013, 10:58:34 am

SUUPPER smart idea using the tape! I always make all kinds of complicated measurements and all that, you way is 1000 times better. Thank you for sharing this!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: medicinewheel on May 26, 2013, 03:43:02 am

Used it the other day for the first time and it made the best fitting handle ever, and it was oh so easy!
Thanks again!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on May 26, 2013, 04:55:03 am

wow, i'm glad this is helping you all

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 26, 2013, 04:08:03 pm

Quote from: PrimitiveTim on May 08, 2013, 06:31:21 pm

I like this.  I think I'm gonna try this with shark skin on a bendy bow.

Is sharkskin stretchy when wet?  This technique would really come in very handy when you have a nonstretchy material and need to get it right the first time!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 29, 2013, 02:53:36 pm

Slick trick Bubbly!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: stickbender on May 30, 2013, 03:10:03 am

     Well now that is just slicker than snot on a door knob! 8)

                                         Wayne

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: nugget on May 30, 2013, 02:39:38 pm

Very cool idea

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: DuBois on August 23, 2013, 02:40:30 am

This idea will be put to use real soon! Thanks bubby

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Gus on August 23, 2013, 05:18:37 pm

Yes Sir,

I've used this method twice now, on bulbous handled bows.
And even though it looks weird when you lay it out flat, it has worked like a champ.

Thanks Again Bubby!

-gus

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on August 23, 2013, 07:39:37 pm

thank's gus, makes it easy peasy don't it

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: SamIAm on September 10, 2013, 11:06:07 pm

What do you use for the stitching thread?

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 10, 2013, 11:30:06 pm

In his photos he is using artificial sinew, probably the 70# stuff.  I use that and Dacron B50 bow string material, depending on what is closest to hand.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: BowEd on September 11, 2013, 02:01:47 am

Thanks for sharing that one Bub.I'll remember that.I've always am using bulbous handles where the thickness fluctuates.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on September 11, 2013, 06:33:33 pm

like j-dub said, bub

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: 4dog on October 23, 2013, 10:04:00 pm

guys i used this the other day,, and it does work wrll..but..and its a small one..take into consideration the thickness of your handle material..really thick leather will come up a bit short.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: 4dog on October 23, 2013, 10:10:31 pm

the cord running through the laces filled the gap nicely,, lucked out on the color..looks awesome i think.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Onebowonder on October 29, 2013, 07:28:33 pm

I stole this technique from here.  It worx awesome for me...

OneBow

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Dan K on October 29, 2013, 07:53:20 pm

Just needs one word Bub -thanks!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bubby on October 30, 2013, 07:56:34 pm

your welcome

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Andy on October 31, 2013, 04:29:42 pm

This is genius!!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 04, 2014, 11:50:31 am

Here you go Derik

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bowtarist on March 04, 2014, 12:32:47 pm

Thanks Pearlie! And thanks to you too Bubby! I think I can pull this one off.  ;)

Hey 4dog, is that my bow you posted on here?

dp

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Aaron H on March 05, 2014, 03:02:13 pm

Yup, I will be using that.  Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: 4dog on March 18, 2014, 09:06:58 pm

hey derek just saw your post here...yup...your bow grip  ...used this method but didnt take into consideration the thickness of the leather ..worked beautifuy i think.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Knoll on December 24, 2018, 08:50:27 pm

Shame to cover that pretty wood handle.    ;)

Extend the "top" & "bottom" a bit and then fold that bit over and glue it to itself . . . gives ya nice finished edge at top and bottom of your leather-wrapped handle.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Lehtis on December 26, 2018, 11:31:33 pm

I’ve sewn my handles (similar outlook as in the beginning of this chain) wet. I cut the leather few mm short and when sewn moist the leather stretches and the edges meet nicely. After drying overnight the fit is really tight round the handle. No glues needed. In most cases I’ve added a layer or two TruOil or bees wax against moisture.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Hawkdancer on December 27, 2018, 11:51:00 am

Real cool idea - hiding in plain sight!  Thanks for the tip!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Mailman Bill on February 25, 2019, 10:15:44 pm

Do you realize just how many attempts I've messed up over the years trying to cut the wrap exactly right?  Right there not a foot away on my work bench hanging on a nail was the answer....a roll of masking tape.  Thanks for sharing your ingenious idea!

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bjrogg on December 10, 2019, 06:00:24 am

Thanks for the tips bubby. I usually leave my handle naked. Partially because I like them that way, but mostly because I never figured out a good way to do them. I've got one now I'd like to give this a try on
Bjrogg

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Knoll on December 10, 2019, 06:36:59 am

For those who appreciate more visual how-to, my friend did this video some years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALD21aPtNUs

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Hawkdancer on December 10, 2019, 01:44:05 pm

Knoll,
Tried to watch, but there was audio and no video!  Unless I didn't hold my tongue right (lol)!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Knoll on December 10, 2019, 04:05:08 pm

No problemo on my pc or android phone.
? ? ? ?

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bjrogg on December 20, 2019, 08:43:39 pm

Must not have been holding your tongue right Jerry. Worked on my iPhone.
 Thanks for the link Mike.
Just finished putting a piece of Emu leather on using this method. Worked great.
Thanks again bubby.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Knoll on December 21, 2019, 07:29:04 am

Emu, huh? OOOOOOO la la!
Congrats, Mr Brian. For some reason I couldn't load the pictures of it.

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: bjrogg on December 26, 2019, 06:37:29 pm

Quote from: Knoll on December 21, 2019, 07:29:04 am

Emu, huh? OOOOOOO la la!
Congrats, Mr Brian. For some reason I couldn't load the pictures of it.

I'll try again Knoll
Bjrogg

Title: Re: quick and easy leather handle wrap
Post by: Knoll on December 26, 2019, 08:43:27 pm

Nice!