Rattan grip wraps?

[HickoryBill]

Antone know aan online source to get Rattan? I was looking local and can't find it around me. I would really like to use it on one of my new bows...Thanks Bill

[Bevan R.]

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[HickoryBill]

Thanks Bevan!!! Good site

[Pat B]

Bill, I've done a few rattan handle wraps. I've used 3/16" and 1/8". I like the looks of the 1/8 better but it takes a piece about 14' long or longer to do a 4" handle. The 3/16 only takes about 7 or 8 feet. I never could figure out how to splice the rattan so it would be comfortable to grip and look good so the longer pieces were more desireable for me.
  In the bundle I bought a few years ago only half or less were long enough(in my opinion) to make a decent handle wrap.
  I love the looks of a rattan handle wrap and the feel of it while shooting. It is cool in summer and quite effective under any weather conditions.

[richardzane]

another thing you might give a try for a wrap is a leather braided handle using leather lacing (kangaroo hide is the best, this one was of cheapo skived cowhide)
I have a whole series of photo shots of how i did this one if you are interested or if anyone else is.

[Bevan R.]

I have a whole series of photo shots of how i did this one if you are interested or if anyone else is.

I would love to see a 'build' of how you did that.

[HickoryBill]

Bevan: I second that!

[richardzane]

I'd be glad too,
don't want to get in the way of the rattan wrap questions
should i start a new topic? what should it fall under? bows?

[HickoryBill]

Richard I'd put it in "How to's and buildalongs"

[kleinpm]

I know this is an older thread but I thought I would add a method to use shorter lengths of rattan for a handle.

This the method I use on fly rod cork grips.
If I know I will need to use two lengths of rattan, I make sure the splice is half way up the handle, just for visual appeal.
Drill a small hole, the same size or slightly smaller than two strips of your rattan. Put super glue in the hole and insert the ends of boths pieces.
Now start your wraps from there, working your way up and down.  It is much more difficult to start at one end and try to splice as you go.
If done correctly the splice is barely noticeable.

Patrick

[Gaur]

I really like them on my grips.  have a nice cushion to them and they don't get slimy when wet like leather.  I get them here in Thailand from a friend that makes bamboo furniture.  I soak them in water a bit first wrap them with a tag underneath to hold it in place on both ends and then after it dries I put some super glue in the seams to lock it in place well.

[Gaur]

Here is a rattan wrap on one of James Parker's Bamboo Dragon's.  I cut it in half  and made it a take down.

[Pat B]

Patrick, thanks for the tip. I like rattan handle wraps too for the same reasons Gaur stated. I never could figure out how to splice the rattan comfortably and attractively. This method of yours does both!
Gaur, you have some cajones cutting a James Parker Bamboo Dragon in half.   
 Good recovery though!    I asume you used a take down sleeve?

[Gaur]

It is a stainless/brass sleeve.  Yeah I wouldn't have done it but I wanted to get it back overseas with me and didn't want to pay extra baggage for a long box.  Didn't cut the bamboo turk in half though.   I was a bit worried I wouldn't be able to pull it off as the section of riser wasn't too long before it tapers.  I actually only have about 2 inches in the brass and have a hollow area I can hide contraband in