A simple bow-tip protector for longbow or recurve...

[Tom Kidwell]

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like the words "Traditional" and "Leather" somehow just go together. Here's a simple project that will protect the bottom limb of you bow from scratching or chipping....

First, I trace the outline of my limb-tip....



Next, I fold the pattern to include a bottom side, and cut it out...



With an exacto knife, I cut out a hole for the string...



Next I find a piece of scrap 4-5 oz. tanned leather and cut out the pattern...



Mark the stitching holes and punch them with a leather awl...



Then I dye the leather...



Stitch it up. Here I'm using artificial sinew...



Once stitched up, soak it in hot water for a few moments, and slide it on your bow tip to dry. Once dry, it's ready to protect your bow tip forever.



Tom

[Bullrdr82]

that is cool. I might have to try this!

[Feederwatcher]

that is real nice.......mine is similar but would not get tight when it dried so a well placed spot of hot melt glue did the trick.

FW

[Longstick]

I like that Tom! Great idea

[Night Wing]

Nice photos along with the step by step directions.

[DrenalinJunkie]

cool..... looks good. Thanks for shareing.

[BIG_B]

looks good...i may have to give it a go

[axisbuck24]

Nice job!

[Bisch]

Nice work,Tom!

Bisch

[Hoof]

Great Job! thanks for sharing looks like something I need to try...

[Bowtechlady]

Nice work! You made that look so simple

[longbowchris]

Looks great! I'll have to try one.

[Hoof]

Tom,
You have really peaked my intrest on this project, I see the handle of the tool you used to make the stiching marks but what does it exactly look like on the end ? Also what size and type needle do you prefer. Thank You in advance for your help.
Hoof

[Tom Kidwell]

Tom,
You have really peaked my intrest on this project, I see the handle of the tool you used to make the stiching marks but what does it exactly look like on the end ? Also what size and type needle do you prefer. Thank You in advance for your help.
Hoof

Hoof:

Stitching wheels come in a variety of sizes, and there are some available with interchangable wheels (Tandy). I have a couple of older ones that I have gotten over the years. These are the ones I have. As for the size of the needle, I'm not sure, but have laid my needle next to a dime in the photo and hope that it helps you out. Let me know if I can do anything else.



Tom

[Hoof]

Tom thanks that should get me started, if I run into more questions I'll get back with you. From top to bottom which one did you use for this particular project..?
Thanks again,
Hoof