Big Jim Video: How to install a beavertail grip

[Pat Ct]

Slow hour at work, did my weekly check along the traditional archery web and came across this great video:



Thanks for sharing Big Jim! 

[Alexander Traditional]

I saw that,he also has a new one out on how to install snake skins.

[joe vt]

Wow what a process.  I had no idea how much goes into putting a beavertail grip on.

[The Whittler]

I have seen it also and the snake skin one he does put out some great videos.

[Overspined]

I do my grips differently, even beaver, but yes it’s more involved than one would think. To be a bowyer you might as well be a leathersmith, bowyer, finish sprayer, and wood worker. I even sew my bow socks.  So to do the whole thing well takes some experience and talent. I always say there’s like 1000 ways to kill a bow.  So you’ll be perfect...in time. 

[Crooked Stic]

I am seeing now how the tail may conform better with all the contact cement. Just hope Jim dont get any of that in his beard-----

[Steelhead]

Up for member.
Big Jim might be able to help you.

[BigJim]

There are certainly other ways of doing it. I have tried many and as of now settled in on what I'm doing in the video.

I have managed to keep it out of my beard, but am wondering if my new found headaches are due to the toluene I'm inhaling...
Well, you can't live forever.

BigJim

[T Folts]

I bought a tail from Big jim about 5 years ago at compton's.  Tried a few times to put it on my bow but gave up. I thought no way is this stiff tail going to conform to my grip. Well after watching the video a few times and taking notes I did it. It looks awesome,  came out better than I thought. Thanks Big Jim youre the best.
Terry