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Title: re-shaping a handle, need help
Post by: adkmountainken on February 17, 2009, 05:41:00 PM

i have a Martin ML14 that i got from a good friend and it is a special bow to me. the problem is the handle is way to big as i have small hands. try as i might i can not get use to this handle. can it be re-shaped to a smaller, locator type grip? i know there is plenty of wood to work with as it is a blocky, straight grip. thanks in advance for any help.
Ken

Title: Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
Post by: ethan on February 17, 2009, 05:51:00 PM

pm sent

Title: Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
Post by: drewsbow on February 17, 2009, 06:12:00 PM

Ken : I have went after one with a half round file , go for it and make it fit. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
Post by: adkmountainken on February 17, 2009, 06:20:00 PM

ummmm Drew bring yer half round file to the bunny hunt!!

Title: Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
Post by: overbo on February 17, 2009, 06:20:00 PM

I'm in the same boat w/ small hands and I use to reshape all of my bow grips .I finally found a bowyer whos grip is perfect.

Title: Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
Post by: Grant Young on February 17, 2009, 06:24:00 PM

Ken, the only longbow I ever owned was an ML 14 and it I reshaped the grip on it considerably with no problems even though it pulled right at 80# at my 29" draw. It was a brute, even for a young guy,lol. Half round file or rasp will do it. Good luck, Grant

Title: Re: re-shaping a handle, need help
Post by: adkmountainken on February 17, 2009, 06:25:00 PM

yup this one is #65@28, i will bring it to the bunny hunt for some guidance.

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