Selfbow

[del]

I have just acquired a selfbow and I really like it.  The problem I am having is the fletching on the arrow is wearing my hand out!  Is it acceptable to put an arrow rest on a selfbow?  I was thinking about a piece of deer antler glued to the side of the bow.  Sorry for my ignorance of these things.  Thanks for any advice.  <>< del

[Pappy]

I put a rest on most of mine,if not wrap the front of the fletching with sinew/dental floss or fine thread.That will also take care of the problem.
   Pappy

[blackhawk]

Also..you can wear a thin glove of leather or fleece. Its what I do cus im a knuckle head shooter

[Parnell]

Pappy's advice is good.  You may want to see a "floppy" rest also, as another type, basically just a folded piece of leather to rest the arrow on. 

[ErictheViking]

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,20462.0.html   just click on the "ferret's floppy. pdf" under the writing and it should come up. I have used it and really like it.

[George Tsoukalas]

On the LW I said you should skive the leading edges of the fletching. I wrap the fletching too. I didn't mention that you can also wrap that leading edge with tread art. sinew, etc...set in glue. My present selfie has no arrest and feathers do not cut my hand. Jawge

[DarkSoul]

Try to put your nocking point on the string about 1/8" to 1/4" higher. That should solve the problem, without any need of an arrowrest.

[Del the cat]

Del? Wot... you're Del ? and your not a cat? what's that about? 
Del (the cat)