Beavertail grip saddle

[the elf]

When I got my superghost--Jerry put a saddle on it for me.The little bit extra leather in there made all the difference in the world.--I can't do pictures.

[ses]

man u just cant go wrong getting little beaver
  really looks good

[Frenchymanny]

Superb!
   
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F-Manny

[fido dog]

Well, I sanded the skin and soaked it. It's on the riser now wrapped in the Ace bandage. I kinda' made a grip/saddle. I'll post a pic of it before gluing.

[KYArcher]

That grip saddle and strike plate look really sweet.
                          ....KY  

[fido dog]

Ok.....I didn't post a pic of the saddle before gluing. Sorry.

Two things I did wrong that I will learn from. I wrapped the Ace bandage so tight when the skin was drying to the shape, that now you can see the weave pattern. Also when I glued I wrapped one way. What happened is the saddle moved with the wrap. Next time I'll criss-cross the wrap so it stays in center.

All in all I'm very happy with it. It feels good without adding any bulk. AND looks pretty to boot!

Thanks Kendall for a great idea!!!

 

 

[fido dog]

Dude...........I just shot two arrows and it feels WONDERFUL! It's like having a beaver Pachmeyer grip!

[fido dog]

Shameless bumb because I'm still proud of myself. LOL!

[KENDALL TECHAU]

That looks GREAT! nice design. You really don't have to wrap it when you glue it on. The saddle form fits to the handle from soaking it up,wrapping and drying overnight.

[fido dog]

Originally posted by KENDALL TECHAU:
That looks GREAT! nice design. You really don't have to wrap it when you glue it on. The saddle form fits to the handle from soaking it up,wrapping and drying overnight.

Thanks Kendall, I couldn't have done it without your genius.