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Title: Bow Handle Design
Post by: Berniebac on February 06, 2016, 11:11:00 AM

I have been reading a few of the bow build-alongs and noticed some bowyers putting a knurled effect on the grip of the bow.

I was wondering if there were any instructions on how to create that effect on a handle/grip as I would like to give it a try.  I believe it is done with a dremel tool but would like a little more detail if anyone is willing to share.

Thanks

Title: Re: Bow Handle Design
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 06, 2016, 11:18:00 AM

This may help.

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000104

Title: Re: Bow Handle Design
Post by: Mad Max on February 06, 2016, 06:19:00 PM

or this


 http://www.brownells.com/GunTech/Learning-To-Checker-8211-Part-1/detail.htm?lid=16005

Title: Re: Bow Handle Design
Post by: Berniebac on February 06, 2016, 07:10:00 PM

Thanks so much to both of you.  That is exactly what I was looking for.  I never thought about the rifle checkering, which would also be a good way to go.

Title: Re: Bow Handle Design
Post by: Berniebac on February 06, 2016, 07:11:00 PM

That is exactly what I was looking for.  Thanks so much for your responses.  I never thought about the rifle checkering as an option.

Sorry, double post and I don't know how to remove one.

Title: Re: Bow Handle Design
Post by: Krasus on February 10, 2016, 08:23:00 PM

Roy,Marc awsome info thanks!