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....
![](http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp8%3C2%3Enu%3D3376%3E886%3E%3B69%3EWSNRCG%3D3248576338338nu0mrj)
Next, I fold the pattern to include a bottom side, and cut it out...
![](http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp8%3C%3A%3Enu%3D3376%3E886%3E%3B69%3EWSNRCG%3D32485768%3C9338nu0mrj)
With an exacto knife, I cut out a hole for the string...
![](http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp933%3Enu%3D3376%3E886%3E%3B69%3EWSNRCG%3D3248576342338nu0mrj)
Next I find a piece of scrap 4-5 oz. tanned leather and cut out the pattern...
![](http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp8%3B7%3Enu%3D3376%3E886%3E%3B69%3EWSNRCG%3D3248576935338nu0mrj)
Mark the stitching holes and punch them with a leather awl...
![](http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp8%3B9%3Enu%3D3376%3E886%3E%3B69%3EWSNRCG%3D3248576938338nu0mrj)
Then I dye the leather...
![](http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp8%3B2%3Enu%3D3376%3E886%3E%3B69%3EWSNRCG%3D3248576358338nu0mrj)
Stitch it up. Here I'm using artificial sinew...
![](http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp8%3C%3B%3Enu%3D3376%3E886%3E%3B69%3EWSNRCG%3D3248576942338nu0mrj)
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.
![](http://images1f.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp933%3Enu%3D3376%3E886%3E%3B69%3EWSNRCG%3D3248576367338nu0mrj)
Tom
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
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