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Title: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: Izzy on March 10, 2010, 03:40:00 PM
My 2 piece Griffin should be done in the next couple of months and John said that he prefers not to mess with beavertail.Any bowyers who are familiar with working with the tail that could take on such a project? I could do without it but dont want to.

         Thanks,Izzy
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: rabbitman on March 10, 2010, 03:47:00 PM
Check with Big Jim...he does the beavertail  grip wraps on his Big Jim bows and it looks really good.
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: TommyBoy on March 10, 2010, 05:35:00 PM
I installed a beavertail grip on my Hill. It's not bad at all. Just don't pull the stitching as tight as you would regular leather - it will rip thru.
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: KentuckyWolf on March 10, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
beavertail grip is nice.....go for it
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: BigJim on March 11, 2010, 01:32:00 PM
Not a problem and by far the best grip on the market. Hate it for the beaver though.lol

bigjim
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: Izzy on March 11, 2010, 03:25:00 PM
Ill definately contact you bud as soon as I get it delivered.If you can PM me a cost and Ill send you 2 Griffins to have em done in beaver.Thanks Big Jim.Im loving that Thunder Child too! Cant wait to put some arrows through one.

                  Izzy
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: Carcajou on March 11, 2010, 08:19:00 PM
Where can I purchase beaver tail for grip material?
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: BigJim on March 11, 2010, 11:18:00 PM
carcajou- I sell it. Give me a call 229-344-1616

thanks,bigjim
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: Arrow4Christ on March 11, 2010, 11:23:00 PM
I got mine from Abe at Cari-Bow and had my bowyer put it on my longbow grip. I love the feel of it, and the bowyer was really impressed too...first time he'd worked with it and it went on great...he thought he may get some for his own bow. Everyone I've had grip my bow wants to get some of the material for their own bows...it's good stuff  :D

Craig
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: Bill Turner on March 12, 2010, 02:02:00 PM
I have a beavertail grip on two of my long bows; a HH "Wild Boar" and a Massie "Longhorn". I love the feel and the look. Got my tails from Abe at Cari-bow. He provides great directions for putting them on. Course I've got a bud who does mine. I don't trust myself. Good luck.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: hayslope on March 12, 2010, 02:08:00 PM
BigJim's BT grips are about the best I've seen!
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: Chris Shelton on March 12, 2010, 03:56:00 PM
cant wait to try my own beaver tail grip!!
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae73/Guitararcher/FILE0076-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: rlc1959 on March 12, 2010, 03:59:00 PM
I have a friend that does Beaver Tail Grips. Not sure of the supplier. It sure makes a great grip.
Take care, Randy
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: Izzy on March 12, 2010, 04:41:00 PM
Thanks fellas.I had bout a dozen fresh tails that I froze but after trying to flesh 2 I tossed themLots of headaches fleshing and skinning.
Title: Re: Beaver tail upgrade to longbow grip
Post by: Bill Turner on March 12, 2010, 05:43:00 PM
You got that right Izzy. Buy the finished product. You'll be glad you did.  :thumbsup:
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