Handle pictures

[bretto]

Guys I'm getting ready to start a Osage selfbow ( my first ) and would appreciate some pics of different handles and why You like that design.

I have really big hands so I don't think a bendy handle will work to good for Me.

Thanks in advance.

bretto

[4est trekker]

My favorite by far is a locator-style grip with a simple leather or rattan wrap with a floppy leather rest:

 

 

 

 

 

[Pat B]

I like a bulbous handle and I like for the limbs to bent right up to(if not through) the handle. Here are a few pics...
 
This one has a rattan handle wrap.

 
  Another with rattan handle wrap and a small add on shelf.

 
a bulbous handle with a floppy rest and hemp cordage handle wrap.

 
 
 This shows pic with finished handle wrap(rattan) and leather "packing" on the back of the handle to fit my hand better.

[bretto]

Thanks Guys. Keep 'em coming

[scrub-buster]

I prefer this style of handle.  It keeps my grip in the same spot each time.

   

   

   


I would think that a nice fat bulbous handle would be best for a person with big hands.

[Jeff Smith]

http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/31771/Bow-Handles-Gallery

Try this
Jeff

[1oldbowguy]

Sure are some great looking bows and Jeff, thanks for the site, Fantastic looking stuff.

[GREG IN MALAD]

I prefer a bulbous handle with a leather rest, they just fit really well.
 
 

[vanillabear?]

[bretto]

Thanks again for all the pics everyone. Now I have to get started!!

bretto

[KellyG]

I will have to come back to this one my self later. Thanks bretto for the good question.
Thanks all for sharing

[AKmud]

I'm not a fan of the bulbous grips...they don't feel stable in my hand, they kinda roll around a bit for me.  I prefer a Howard Hill style like these -

This one was wrapped with leather but glued with no lacing, very clean finish I think.  
   

   

[Roy from Pa]