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Title: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: DarkTimber on August 13, 2014, 08:36:00 AM

Just curious if anyone has ever used or seen elk ivories on a bow? I've got a bunch just sitting in a drawer and thought it might be cool to use one or maybe a couple on my next bow but not sure how. Maybe for tip overlays (not sure they would even work for that)? or maybe inserted into the riser similar to a medallion? Just looking for ideas or maybe advise from any bowyers out there.

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Orion on August 13, 2014, 09:16:00 AM

I inlaid a half of an ivory into a knife sheath. Could to the same with other leather goods and bow risers, I think. Probably not large enough for tip overlays. Of course, people also have them made into rings, cuff links and necklaces and other jewelry.

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Jack Skinner on August 13, 2014, 10:26:00 AM

Don't do the ear ring thing your wife will never wear them, just saying.

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on August 13, 2014, 10:38:00 AM

Scrimshaw a compass in it and have Dave inlay it.

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Bladepeek on August 13, 2014, 01:35:00 PM

Why not. Works on a knife.
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-108.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-108.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: steadman on August 13, 2014, 03:34:00 PM

I'll try to find pics, but I've done 2. One was inlaid in the riser of a longbow I built. Looked sharp.

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Sixby on August 13, 2014, 03:42:00 PM

I have done several sets in antler burr limb bolts. They look really great.
God bless, Steve

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Biathlonman on August 13, 2014, 10:19:00 PM

I was thinking they could work great as a thumb rest.

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: TRAP on August 13, 2014, 11:05:00 PM

I used one as an arrow rest on a bow I made for my daughter.

Just slipped it under the leather grip with a little contact cement on the back

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: DarkTimber on August 14, 2014, 08:49:00 AM

Thanks for all the great ideas guys!

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on August 15, 2014, 02:27:00 AM

Here you see my Peregrine with elk antler tips and an antler riser overlay... Enjoy!

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/FlyingDutchman25/Bows/PICT7407_zps4ef28389.jpg)

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/FlyingDutchman25/Bows/PICT7409_zpsf5054877.jpg)

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: chall on August 15, 2014, 06:54:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Flying Dutchman:
Here you see my Peregrine with elk antler tips and an antler riser overlay... Enjoy!

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/FlyingDutchman25/Bows/PICT7407_zps4ef28389.jpg)

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/FlyingDutchman25/Bows/PICT7409_zpsf5054877.jpg)

That looks fantastic!

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Walt Francis on August 15, 2014, 07:50:00 PM

I inlaid one for the arrow shelf on a selfbow once.

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: momo-t on August 19, 2014, 05:23:00 PM

I had Jack install an Ivory into the riser of my Kwyk-Styk when I had it made . The tooth came from my first longbow killed bull.It complements his standard arrowhead nicely.
Enjoy

Mo

(http://i.imgur.com/ia8bhlz.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ia8bhlz)
(http://i.imgur.com/PSNIrZj.jpg) (http://imgur.com/PSNIrZj)

Title: Re: Elk Ivories on a Bow?
Post by: Dave Lay on August 20, 2014, 03:55:00 PM

Aaron, dunno if ya know Joe Clark but i believe he has one inlaid on a longbow riser, looks good

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