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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sleek on October 23, 2020, 03:48:03 pm

Title: leather handle wrap questions
Post by: sleek on October 23, 2020, 03:48:03 pm

When doing a leather wrap, I always put the fur side out, but anyones ever do the suede side out? Its soft and comfy, any down sides?

Title: Re: leather handle wrap questions
Post by: Pat B on October 23, 2020, 03:56:56 pm

Suede is a common handle wrap. A problem is suede is absorbent and can get pretty yucky with sweaty hands. Adding a leather conditioner will matt the suede down eventually so it won't be "suedey" any more.

Title: Re: leather handle wrap questions
Post by: Digital Caveman on October 23, 2020, 04:52:43 pm

I've noticed this as well.  I made a bow hand guard out of buckskin a few months ago with the suede side in.  It was so soft at first, but it got matted down over time.  I have new bow with a handle suede side out and it looks great, but then I haven't used it much.

Title: Re: leather handle wrap questions
Post by: silent sniper on October 23, 2020, 06:17:58 pm

For what it’s worth, many of Howard hills personal bows were done with suede grips.
Enjoy
Taylor

Title: Re: leather handle wrap questions
Post by: PatM on October 23, 2020, 09:29:21 pm

Makes no difference if it's a suede grip you're looking for.
   Actual suede is just a split or degrained whole section.