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Title: Handle pictures
Post by: bretto on January 08, 2011, 10:48:00 AM

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

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: 4est trekker on January 08, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

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

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Justins%20Custom%20Osage%20Siyahed%20Static%20Recurve/HPIM4458-1.jpg)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Justins%20Custom%20Osage%20Siyahed%20Static%20Recurve/HPIM4456-1.jpg)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Trad%20Gang%20Trade%20Bow%202010/HPIM3864.jpg)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Trad%20Gang%20Trade%20Bow%202010/HPIM3861.jpg)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Trad%20Gang%20Trade%20Bow%202010/HPIM3858.jpg)

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: Pat B on January 08, 2011, 12:44:00 PM

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...
 (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/DSC00526.jpg)
This one has a rattan handle wrap.

 (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/HPIM2764.jpg)
  Another with rattan handle wrap and a small add on shelf.

 (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/forPA024-1.jpg)
a bulbous handle with a floppy rest and hemp cordage handle wrap.

 (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/handles002.jpg)
 (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/handles003.jpg)
 This shows pic with finished handle wrap(rattan) and leather "packing" on the back of the handle to fit my hand better.

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: bretto on January 08, 2011, 01:06:00 PM

Thanks Guys. Keep 'em coming

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: scrub-buster on January 08, 2011, 01:26:00 PM

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

   (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC11155.jpg)

   (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10661.jpg)

   (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10226-1.jpg)


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

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: Jeff Smith on January 08, 2011, 02:41:00 PM

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

Try this
Jeff

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: 1oldbowguy on January 08, 2011, 04:39:00 PM

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

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: GREG IN MALAD on January 08, 2011, 05:24:00 PM

I prefer a bulbous handle with a leather rest, they just fit really well.
  (http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz110/greginmalad/100_0974.jpg)
 (http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz110/greginmalad/100_0979.jpg)

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: vanillabear? on January 08, 2011, 06:19:00 PM

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: bretto on January 08, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

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

bretto

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: KellyG on January 08, 2011, 11:14:00 PM

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

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: AKmud on January 09, 2011, 01:42:00 AM

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.  
   (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/AKmud/archery/12-11-09048.jpg)

   (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/AKmud/archery/springbearshoot003.jpg)

Title: Re: Handle pictures
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 09, 2011, 09:20:00 AM

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/IMG_6209.jpg)