Anybody use one?If so what kind.What do you do for a scratched up tip?Would putting poly on it help?
I use clear baby bottle nipples. Can't tell they are there and they work great.
Rob
Never leave home without them ... I use the soft plastic that you thread your string through. If I scratched up a tip I would clean it and sand it lightly and put Minwax poly on it, a few coats depending on how severe the scratches.
I use the standard rubber one cut to fit the bottom tip only. I have pondered using the rubber dip for hand tools. And a light sanding and poly or spar urethane would fix the scrathes.
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob W.:
I use clear baby bottle nipples. Can't tell they are there and they work great.
Rob
What a great idea,, I'm looking for those tomorrow,, Thanks Rob
I.buy the cheapest pacifiers I can find and use the rubber nipple. Fits.recurves and longbows. And I mean cheap.Usually last all season.
Well Pacifier sales will go up, and they will think we are all on Extecy...LOl
I use tip protectors on all my bows.....Saunders Tip Guards.......they work great and also hold the string on the bottom string groove. Wouldn't want a bow without one. They're great!
I'd never leave the house without one!
Glenn
You can touch up the tips with a bit of Tru-Oil, give it a couple of coats!
Tim,
I can mail you one simple one, black, just pm me your address
F-Manny
whats hilarious about this to me is that I was just mulling over whether or not getting a tip protector from 3 rivers was worth the freight. (nothing against 3rivers)
Meanwhile I have two old binkies sitting here on my computer desk at home...
brilliant :thumbsup:
Thats a great idea.
Have started making my own from scrap leather. Not quite as "pretty" as the store bought ones, but certainly look "traditional" and work just fine.
I use a piece of heater hose. You can't get cheaper than that. I scrounge them from NAPA or Kragens, and they don't seem to deteriorate at all. I have one on my Bamboo Longhunter that has been there since the mid nineties.
I use the my very own Featherlite Tip Protector. Love em and have them on all my bows.
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QuoteI use clear baby bottle nipples. Can't tell they are there and they work great.
Awsome idea! :)
Well kids time to get off the bottle because I am taking a couple nipples from you. HAHA That is a great idea which I am going to try.
Just remember if your hunting or shooting in the rain that moisture may get in under your tip protector and could cause a tip overlay to delam if it stays damp for to long. I had this happen with a antler tip overlay once the rubber and plastic protectors don't breathe like a leather one does. Just some food for thought.
Steve
QuoteOriginally posted by elkbreath:
whats hilarious about this to me is that I was just mulling over whether or not getting a tip protector from 3 rivers was worth the freight. (nothing against 3rivers)
Meanwhile I have two old binkies sitting here on my computer desk at home...
brilliant :thumbsup:
I got mine piggy backed on an order of field points. I think in a couple of hours of price comparison between all the usuals I saved a total of 17ยข Glad I got them though. I don't wince as much on the wash boards.
I use the soft rubber tip protectors trimmed just to fit over the tip.
The one I bought from three rivers has a small hole in the tip to let the moisture out. I think I will put a small hole in the end of the baby bottle nipple.
I picked up 6 clear nipples for $1.50. Great idea and they work great. I put them on both end of the bow. You can't notice them, they protect the tip and I can still string the bow.
That is why I will never be rich. I would have never thought of this.
Surgical tubing or hijack the wifes old exercise bands. Just cut to fit.
As someone mentioned, make sure that you ventilate the rubber. The moisture will help your bow delaminate quickly. Grit trapped inside is pretty bad also. I used a commercial plastic one for a few years, but I took it off regurlarly.
I don't use one anymore.
The nipple thing is an awesome idea though,just don't put it on and forget about it.
YUP, moisture on the wood is your bows enemy. I use leather that has a looser fit.