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Offline adkmountainken

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re-shaping a handle, need help
« on: February 17, 2009, 05:41:00 PM »
i have a Martin ML14 that i got from a good friend and it is a special bow to me. the problem is the handle is way to big as i have small hands. try as i might i can not get use to this handle. can it be re-shaped to a smaller, locator type grip? i know there is plenty of wood to work with as it is a blocky, straight grip. thanks in advance for any help.
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Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2009, 05:51:00 PM »
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Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 06:12:00 PM »
Ken : I have went after one with a half round file , go for it and make it fit.   :thumbsup:
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Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2009, 06:20:00 PM »
ummmm Drew bring yer half round file to the bunny hunt!!
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Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2009, 06:20:00 PM »
I'm in the same boat w/ small hands and I use to reshape all of my bow grips .I finally found a bowyer whos grip is perfect.
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Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2009, 06:24:00 PM »
Ken, the only longbow I ever owned was an ML 14 and it I reshaped the grip on it considerably with no problems even though it pulled right at 80# at my 29" draw. It was a brute, even for a young guy,lol. Half round file or rasp will do it. Good luck,                     Grant
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Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2009, 06:25:00 PM »
yup this one is #65@28, i will bring it to the bunny hunt for some guidance.
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