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Title: Wrapped grip
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on February 11, 2014, 04:32:00 PM

Several months back, someone posted about using hemp or jute or some other natural fiber to wrap the grip of his longbow.  I've done searches under every combination of terms I could think of, but haven't found what I'm looking for.  Anyone else remember that thread?

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: macbow on February 11, 2014, 04:40:00 PM

I can't point you to any thread. I like using the jute it comes in tan or green at Wally World.

After wrapping the handle area I use a Massey finish. Mix equal parts of epoxy with acetone. Will be like water. I brush this over the jute, makes it somewhat water proof.
It makes a very good non slip handle.

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: Ricker on February 11, 2014, 04:49:00 PM

Maybe you are thinking of this thread....

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=31;t=001183

I agree with Macbow on the non-slip.  I use super glue to finish mine.

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: 2treks on February 11, 2014, 04:50:00 PM

Rick be the pioneer of jute wrapping a handle.

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on February 11, 2014, 05:26:00 PM

Yep, that's the one, I thought it was on a Longwalker.  

Thanks.

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: kagross on February 11, 2014, 09:08:00 PM

Interesting.  I have a 59 Bear Alaskan with a torn leather grip, and I might have a Hickory selfbow on the way that will need a grip. I was thinking leather, but jute is an interesting option.

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: Fritz on February 12, 2014, 09:19:00 AM

I wrap the handles of my self bows with hemp cord from wally world and then soak it with alcohol diluted epoxy mixture. Keeps handle waterproof and from moving.   (http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p195/Fritz86_bucket/20140208_123744_zpszlfdyaom.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/Fritz86_bucket/media/20140208_123744_zpszlfdyaom.jpg.html)    (http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p195/Fritz86_bucket/20140208_123559_zpsvbs5e9p6.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/Fritz86_bucket/media/20140208_123559_zpsvbs5e9p6.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: Pat B on February 12, 2014, 09:48:00 AM

This is my favorite handle wrap. Hemp cordage from WalMart saturated with Massey finish. It give a positive grip in any weather conditions...plus it is cheap and easy and comes in tan and brown.
  (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/LilThumper002_zps861f7820.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/LilThumper002_zps861f7820.jpg.html)

the handle on the right has black, braided cotton thread...
   (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows003_zpsaf6eaee1.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/3-10-2013bows003_zpsaf6eaee1.jpg.html)

  (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/CharlieandKattsbowsFeb2013009_zpsc1f30587.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/CharlieandKattsbowsFeb2013009_zpsc1f30587.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: Fritz on February 12, 2014, 10:37:00 AM

Yep. Listen to Pat. He's the one got me to using hemp cord for my handles. Thanks again for that.

Title: Re: Wrapped grip
Post by: Pat B on February 12, 2014, 03:26:00 PM

I like cheap and simple when I can, Fritz. I never liked a leather handle wrap for a hunting bow because when it gets wet it gets slick. These cordage wraps seems to be the perfect substitution.