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Author Topic: Checkered grip  (Read 367 times)

Offline RobinHood1389

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Checkered grip
« on: November 21, 2011, 06:21:00 PM »
I see this popping up more and more. A checkered or diamond pattern on the handle to, I assume, act as a grip.

Anybody have a good (I hope fool proof) method of doing this to a recurve's grip?
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Offline Bobby Urban

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2011, 06:24:00 PM »
There are a lot of bowyers that will do it for a fee??  Not sure how much but probably 75-100.00 is my best guess.  I do not like the feel but those that do, really do.  They look nice for sure.

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2011, 06:54:00 PM »
The most foolproof way would be to send your riser to Dave Windauer of Silvertip bows he does excellent work.  If your set on doing it yourself I would practice on some scrap wood first.

Offline shdwhwk

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2011, 11:12:00 PM »
Wes Wallace charges $20. Have had it done to a recurve & a longbow, will worth it  :thumbsup:  

 

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2011, 12:11:00 AM »
Dave Windauer can checker a pane of glass!  Best of the best in my opinion.  Thinking hard on sending in my Kwyk Styk for a good checkering job...  Just need to find the cash.

Sent a PSA II in to have the grip checkered, I think it was $135 or so plus shipping.  Well worth it.  

Think about the 1/2 or full pinecones Bob Morrison does also.  Love them on my Morrisons, and I actually have one that needs them right now... but, again, need to find the $'s...
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Offline stujay

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2011, 01:45:00 AM »
That Wes Wallace checkering sure looks good and is a simple design... and can't beat that price.

Offline Rick Richard

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2011, 06:27:00 AM »
I really like what Lee Hoots does with his line of bows...'stippling'.  I would not own another bow without some type of grip enhancement.

Offline YORNOC

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2011, 06:56:00 AM »
I am dumbfounded by Windauers checkering, I always have it done after having my bow slip once after sitting in a light drizzle with cold fingers.


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Offline kibok&ko

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2011, 07:04:00 AM »
For sure ask D.Windauer !
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Offline ishoot4thrills

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2011, 07:43:00 AM »
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Offline Easykeeper

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2011, 08:25:00 AM »
I have a Dye recurve with a checkered grip.  Very nicely done, like you would find on a nice custom rifle.  Definitely adds a touch of class...

Offline SERGIO VENNERI

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2011, 09:13:00 AM »
Dave Windauers work is the Best!! A True artist!

Offline straight_arrow

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Re: Checkered grip
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2011, 10:28:00 AM »
Twenty years a go I was inspired by the checkering on my Silvertip but was unable to find someone local that did checkering...I decided to teach myself, purchased the appropriate tools, practiced and have checkered dozens of risers since.  The type of wood and size of the diamonds makes a huge difference in the degree of difficulty.  If you have any woodworking ability you can become a respectable craftsman.  Woulds be glad to share with you the tools you'll need and good suppliers.  I'd be willing to send you some "starter" tools for you to try.
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