A Simple Leather Tab....

[Gdpolk]

Originally posted by bowfanatik:
If someone of you guys have template for 3under,  thanks
     

Do a tab shape similar to this one but with more material at the string and without the cut for split fingers.  Then trim it to the width of your fingers and squared to your longest finger at draw.  From there start curving the edge by the string until it just barely covers your fingers without any excess.  When it's the desired shape, trace it and save the template.  Then you'll have a "custom" template to fit your hand exactly.  Tabs are really easy to make.

[cacciatore]

Rob,yours looks perfect,thanks.

[mellonhead]

After reading this I set out to make my own tab.  I have shot Neet tabs for years and needed a new one anyway.  It took a few tries to get what I wanted, but I ended up with a good pattern and tab.  It even shoots good for me.  I'll never buy another one!!!

Toby

[kill shot]

I stumbled on this concept by accident. Mt tab broke at the snap that holds the 3 layers together. So I just used the leather part. What a revelation. Thats all I'll ever use. And yes you can just make em yourself.

[aim small...release]

What kind of leather do you guys use and is it easy to find?

[Rob DiStefano]

i use most any relatively thin leather, typically latigo, that has one side "chromed" smooth.  the tongue of an old leather shoe can make a nice tab.

[Paul_R]

I use 4-6oz. nubuck. I bought a big piece, a few square feet, at Tandy when it was on sale for about $25. The nappy side makes a great grip surface and the slick side only gets slicker and more polished with use.

[T Folts]

I shoot both a tab and damacus glove the same. I am currently using the glove because I cant keep track of the tab and loose them all the time. I make my own tabs when I want one like Rob. Cheap just like me.

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by T Folts:
... I make my own tabs when I want one like Rob. Cheap just like me.

hey hey, now - i resemble that remark, sir!   :D