Author Topic: shelf? (Read 526 times)

del · « **on:** August 18, 2012, 02:24:00 PM »

I am building my 3rd board bow. It is red oak with pretty good grain. I want to cut a small arrow shelf into the handle. Is it recommended or not? I don't like shooting off of my knuckle. How wide should the shelf be? thanks <>< del

LESKEN2011 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2012, 02:49:00 PM »

It depends on how thick you are at the handle. If your handle bends at all, I wouldn't try it. You can use the golf tee trick, though. Split a golf tee down the middle and cut it half in two and glue it to the side where you want your shelf. It works great! You can see how to do that here.

http://library.orionbows.nl/HazelDbow_Build_4.html

del · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2012, 03:02:00 PM »

It will not bend in the handle I don't think. I like the golf tee trick. I have put a small deer antler on the side of the riser as well to work as a shelf. <>< del

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2012, 04:13:00 PM »

Why not do this.

scrub-buster · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2012, 05:13:00 PM »

I make rests like Roy. I dish out the area and then build up a rest from layers of leather and superglue.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2012, 05:37:00 PM »

I don't cut into the side of the bow, I just make rests from leather and glue them on.

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2012, 03:37:00 PM »

I make rests like roy to, only mine look like a fourth grader did em. Roy ain't that advanced.

red hill · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2012, 08:59:00 PM »

I've made rests from deer antler, wood, and leather. The leather, as Roy suggests, is the way to go.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2012, 09:36:00 PM »

DVS, I never did like you son:) LOL

George Tsoukalas · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2012, 08:42:00 AM »

Consider this.
http://georgeandjoni.home.comcast.net/~georgeandjoni/leatherhandle.html
Jawge

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2012, 06:38:00 AM »

Here is what I. I don't cut one in, rather just leave enough wood there food a shelf and blend it into the grip. It's not much, just a bit for locating.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2012, 07:08:00 AM »

I don't like that DVS, it looks dumb... LMAO

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2012, 08:11:00 AM »

Lol Roy! It is dumb..that's why I does it

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2012, 06:22:00 PM »

I unnerstands son:)

Walt Francis · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2012, 09:33:00 PM »

Now DVS, don't be exaggerating, seems I am sitting here looking at a mighty fine bow that doesn't have a shelf.

I make mine like Roy , but use heavy leather shaped with a dremmel tool because I had golf tees break; the leather is much more durable.

briarjumper12 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2012, 09:48:00 PM »

I do one like DVS but not as elegently shaped LOL

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2012, 09:57:00 PM »

I'd rather run a wood screw into the side of the bow, than make a dumb shelf like dvs:)

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #17 on:** September 03, 2012, 03:34:00 PM »

Don't forget the pilot hole Roy, don't want that plywood stuff you use to split.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #18 on:** September 03, 2012, 08:28:00 PM »

Hey Walt, hang on son. Hain't no golf tees in my bow rest, that's solid leather glued together.

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #19 on:** September 04, 2012, 02:23:00 PM »

Only the best don't get a shelf Walt.

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