leather grips for recurves

[graybarkhunter]

thought about putting a leather grip on my Robertson fatal styk as its a little slick sometimes. i like the ones that wrap all the way around and tied with art. (or real) sinew. i looked on several websites on different kinds, but figured i may make a "custom" one.i've read where you can put barge cement to help hold but do i really need that if i just sinew it together tight enough. i really wouldnt want to put cement on my bow.. does anybody have any pics of theirs or suggestions on how to do it?.. if i get a lighter colored piece of leather,could i stain it? if so, what brand stain. thanks in advance.  seth

[Brad_Gentry]

Here's a Super K I put a leather grip on. Stitched in the front with some waxed hobby thread (looks like sinew). I really like it.

 

[Blackhawk]

What's good about barge cement is that the leather and the cement residue are relatively easy to remove without damage to the bow.

Personally, I like the leather on longbows lots more than on recurves.

[JamesV]

Tandy Leather has stain in many colors. Where in Ms. are you located?

[Mike Vines]

Soooooooo very simple to do.  Try it, you will be amazed how easy it is.

Here is my "Grip" along

  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=109675#000000

[olddogrib]

I've got a Morrison Cheyenne riser that in the classifieds that had a simple do-it-yourself leather grip w/beads & feathers when I took the pic, if you want to check it out.

[graybarkhunter]

james, i live in jackson. good to see another trad man from good 'ol mississip

old dog, that s a sweet bow and grip. im gonna try it.    thanks guys for the help

[JamesV]

Seth..............

I have some dark brn leather if you need a piece or two for your bow.

[graybarkhunter]

thanks james , i went to the local hobby lobby and got me a piece of leather, but i appreciate the offer. i got it done. looks great. thanks guys for the help