thumb ring

[Terry in Ore]

Anyone know where I can buy a thumb ring? or direction on how to make one

[JAG]

I think that 3-Rivers used to offer them.

[vermonster13]

They do sell them.

http://3riversarchery.resultspage.com/search?w=thumb

[Terry in Ore]

Thanks, I looked at there web site this afternoon but didn't find them

[vermonster13]

No problem. They have a book on that link that may help you out also.

[UKarcher]

Here is a link to how to make them out of old billiard balls.
http://www.atarn.org/korean/IA_kr_2.htm

[R.W.]

Three Rivers sells them. I believe the "Eastern Archery" site markets them, also.

There are a few threads on making your own thumbring on the Spitfire site, also.

I have good luck using ABS drain/waste/vent pipe. I used the collar from a 4" elbow. The inside of the collar matching the curvature of my thumb quite well.

Drill a hole, and then file hole to fit your thumb snugly. File the "tip" of the ring to match the profile of the thumb, and thin the edges down so as not to abrade the string. Hollow out the inside of the ring, where it rides on the ball of the thumb. A little experimentation will get you a ring that works well, and doesn't chew the h*ll out of your thumb!

[Biggie Hoffman]

3 rivers sells them.

[Dave Worden]

You can get horn or phenolic thumb rings from YUMI Archery.  Jaap made one for my vegetarian son out of a pool ball.  Kay wrote the book on thumb rings.