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Offline bm22

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shelf material
« on: January 12, 2007, 09:42:00 PM »
what do you'll use as shelf material.
i have been using mole skin and it seems to wear out really fast. and i was looking for something that is more durable and easier on my arrows.

could you also post pictures of how you build your selfs. i am about to have a bow built and was wondering the best way to cut a riser. i generally use a toothpick and moleskin to build up the area above my grip.
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Offline lostshot

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Re: shelf material
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2007, 09:45:00 PM »
I use the fuzzy side of heavy duty velco.  The peel and stick.
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Offline x_count

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Re: shelf material
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2007, 09:52:00 PM »
I use the felt you buy at the hardware stores (Lowe's, Home Depot) for the bottom of furniture feet.  It is thick and tough.  Lasts a good long time and has a adhesive backing.  Comes in a pack about 4" x 5".
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2007, 09:54:00 PM »
I really like the stuff that Jim Reynolds from Thunderstick Archery sells.  I think its just black calf leather with the hair still on. It the quietest material I've used.  I'm sure many sponsors carry it.

I quit using velcro when I drew my bow on one of those cold silent mornings.  Couldn't believe how loud it was scraping across my arrow.
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2007, 10:06:00 PM »
thats one thing that i forgot to mention. i hunt from ground blinds in the south texas brush and i need something that is very quiet.
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Offline sticshooter

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Re: shelf material
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2007, 10:07:00 PM »
sealskin works for me.<><
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2007, 10:36:00 PM »
Aligator leather is what I use, your bow will wear out first.
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2007, 11:16:00 PM »
My recurve came w/ sealskin and it wore down pretty quick. After the hair came off, there was some noise when I drew my carbon arrow back.
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2007, 11:15:00 AM »
Aligator leather?....never heard of that for a shelf material.  Where do you get that?
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2007, 11:20:00 AM »
I have used velcro for years without problems. It Aint broke and I aint fixen it. Oh Yea cost almost nothing per unit.
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2007, 11:29:00 AM »
Terry Ya get from Alligators....Ya got to be rely sneaky....
    Seariously....Befor I sent my Saxon to Dano to be refinished, I took the shelf material off, and I shot the bow a few times and was surprised at how quiet it was....
    I think if your shelf material wears to quickly, your tuning is off....To much pressure for what ever reason, nocking point etc....
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Offline Pete W

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Re: shelf material
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2007, 01:46:00 PM »
I tried seal skin and it wears out very fast, The wool side of velcro seemed pretty good, and plain leather is OK but I recently tested the Cari-bow Peregrine and it came with Beaver Tail leather on it. It is the best shelf material I have used.It is quiet looks great and it doesn't show a mark after shooting it since early fall.

Pete
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Offline Tim Schoenborn

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Re: shelf material
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2007, 09:40:00 PM »
Any ideas on where to purchase some of that beaver tail material?

Tim ;-)
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2007, 09:48:00 PM »
Pete,  I had the same experience with seal skin.
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2007, 10:01:00 PM »
Tim,

There's a feller selling a whole beaver tail for $10 in the Quivers and Leather goods classifieds.

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Re: shelf material
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2007, 10:10:00 PM »
Tim,

Love the avatar Sir!!!!
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2007, 10:29:00 PM »
Tim,
Two Fletch AKA Eagles Flight Archery a sponser here has it.
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Offline Tim Schoenborn

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Re: shelf material
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2007, 09:47:00 AM »
Thanks guys......

I like the Avatar also Terry!

Special man for sure. If I can just live up to a little of him I will be thrilled.

Tim ;-)
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2007, 02:47:00 PM »
Anyone know where to buy beaver tail for shelf?
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Re: shelf material
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2007, 04:40:00 PM »
Pete and Terry, have you ever tried cordavan leather or sharkskin. They are both very tough. If you want to try them, let me know.
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