Homemade Bow Wrist Sling - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

DC-Monster70 · 07-13-2010, 11:49 AM

I found a DIY video showing how to make a bow wrist sling. I have been looking for a better one than the cheap looking one I bought (that was all I could find). It looked easy to make and I was looking for something to do, so I bought four different paracord colors, desert digital, red, black and woodlands, 100’ at $6.50 each + shipping.

It was NOT easy at first and took over two hours just to make the first one. My hands were cramping and I was getting frustrated. After many attempts to get the 4 string braid down I was successful. After the braid came the cobra weave, that’s the thick weave over the braid that covers the hand, and what makes the wrist sling look good. That part was easier than the braid. Once I got the whole process down I started mixing the colors to see what color combination I could come up with, I made a red and black one for my friend’s bow and a camo one for me. After making three I started to get faster, around 30 to 40 min each.

Now I need to find some leather and make the leather bracket that holds the wrist sling.

salth2o · 07-13-2010, 11:54 AM

Nice work. I am not sure I have the patience to braid one of those!

daveally · 07-13-2010, 12:05 PM

Should've just hit up NateYJ.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...ghlight=slings

DC-Monster70 · 07-13-2010, 12:42 PM

I wanted to do it my self. Don't need the money :-), just something to do.

daveally · 07-13-2010, 01:08 PM

Well that makes perfect sense then.

Yours look excellent!

KyleR1987 · 07-13-2010, 07:17 PM

love these diy projects

Hogdude1234 · 07-13-2010, 07:22 PM

Those are sweet!!!

bbs383ci · 07-14-2010, 12:35 AM

nice job looks good

erix_GE · 07-27-2010, 12:59 PM

great looking, its massive compared to the old one

hotdog · 07-27-2010, 02:04 PM

Nice job !

BUCKSTAR · 07-27-2010, 06:51 PM

Great sling! You can use a blank belt for the Backing

old shrimper · 07-27-2010, 09:39 PM

nice job

ashx2 · 07-27-2010, 10:06 PM

Yes, these are nifty to make. I've done a couple of different designs. I've been making them and selling them in our shop here in town. I enjoy it and it's nice to see some of my personal work on the bows that frequent the shop.

Yours look plenty sharp!

Greg

Gold · 07-27-2010, 10:12 PM

Awesome work! Great satisfaction from knowing you made it...

peacockoutdoors · 07-27-2010, 10:15 PM

Nice!

Adgerc15 · 07-27-2010, 11:52 PM

pretty work!

hank57 · 07-28-2010, 04:57 AM

those are really nice.
henry

DC-Monster70 · 07-28-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUCKSTAR

Great sling! You can use a blank belt for the Backing

I have not had the time to look for leather, I'll hit the hobby shop and see if they have some belt blank.

Arrow chucker · 07-28-2010, 01:01 PM

Good work!!

whitetailslayer · 07-29-2010, 02:28 PM

I made one yesterday after seeing this, Thanks for sharing because now, I want to start making them for Christmas gifts. I bought some paracord from Gibson's which only had a scarce color selection so I would like to buy some more with different patterns. Where do you buy yours at?

J.B. · 07-29-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitetailslayer

I made one yesterday after seeing this, Thanks for sharing because now, I want to start making them for Christmas gifts. I bought some paracord from Gibson's which only had a scarce color selection so I would like to buy some more with different patterns. Where do you buy yours at?

x2.....where can we find paracord??

innergel · 07-29-2010, 04:48 PM

You can get leather remnants at Tandy. All you need are small pieces for that connector piece.

DC-Monster70 · 07-30-2010, 10:01 AM

I bought the paracord from Barre Army Navy Store www.vtarmynavy.com. paid 6.50 per 100f + shipping. You want the 7 strand paracord. I have not tried the 4 strand.

whitetailslayer · 07-30-2010, 03:32 PM

Thanks! I just ordered some. How long did it take to get to your door? A week or so is what I'm guessing.

ashx2 · 07-31-2010, 08:49 AM

You can get a rainbow of color selection from White Moose Trading Company. They are also on ebay. The guy's name is Matt (maframe) and he's great to deal with. You make an order and it ships the next morning.

Greg

wooduck1954 · 07-31-2010, 06:06 PM

sweet

gatt40 · 07-31-2010, 10:17 PM

Some the nicest I've seen yet.

gatt40 · 07-31-2010, 10:23 PM

Forgot to ask, are you selling any? I would like one like the pic comparing your old sling and the homemade one.

Phi Phi Hunter · 08-01-2010, 10:06 PM

I've made several too, you don't need the leather, just make your braid a little longer and zip tie it onto itself

07-13-2010, 11:49 AM	#1
DC-Monster70 Four Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress, Texas Hunt In: Hill Country	Homemade Bow Wrist Sling I found a DIY video showing how to make a bow wrist sling. I have been looking for a better one than the cheap looking one I bought (that was all I could find). It looked easy to make and I was looking for something to do, so I bought four different paracord colors, desert digital, red, black and woodlands, 100’ at $6.50 each + shipping. It was NOT easy at first and took over two hours just to make the first one. My hands were cramping and I was getting frustrated. After many attempts to get the 4 string braid down I was successful. After the braid came the cobra weave, that’s the thick weave over the braid that covers the hand, and what makes the wrist sling look good. That part was easier than the braid. Once I got the whole process down I started mixing the colors to see what color combination I could come up with, I made a red and black one for my friend’s bow and a camo one for me. After making three I started to get faster, around 30 to 40 min each. Now I need to find some leather and make the leather bracket that holds the wrist sling. Attached Images __________________ Mathews Switchback XT, Monster 7.0.

07-13-2010, 11:54 AM	#2
salth2o Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atascocita Hunt In: Red River County	Nice work. I am not sure I have the patience to braid one of those! __________________ I love vegetarians....I eat them everyday!

07-13-2010, 12:05 PM	#3
daveally Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sugarland, Texas Hunt In: Freer, Ozona, Falfurrias, Menard...wherever I'm invited	Should've just hit up NateYJ. http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...ghlight=slings __________________ You want sympathy? You'll find it right between s*%t and syphilis in the dictionary.

07-13-2010, 12:42 PM	#4
DC-Monster70 Four Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress, Texas Hunt In: Hill Country	I wanted to do it my self. Don't need the money :-), just something to do. __________________ Mathews Switchback XT, Monster 7.0.

07-13-2010, 01:08 PM	#5
daveally Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sugarland, Texas Hunt In: Freer, Ozona, Falfurrias, Menard...wherever I'm invited	Well that makes perfect sense then. Yours look excellent! __________________ You want sympathy? You'll find it right between s*%t and syphilis in the dictionary.

07-13-2010, 07:17 PM	#6
KyleR1987 Spike Join Date: Apr 2010	love these diy projects

07-13-2010, 07:22 PM	#7
Hogdude1234 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: On the ranch just North of Forestburg, Tx Hunt In: Montague County, Tx	Those are sweet!!! __________________ "Skinny" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. TCU '00 >------------------------> Mathews DXT/Rage/Slick Tricks/Nockturnal Lighted Nocks I kill hogs using the Bow Mounted Mini-Sniper To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-27-2010, 12:59 PM	#9
erix_GE Four Point Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spring/Woodlands/Tomball Hunt In: Any where that is legal	great looking, its massive compared to the old one __________________ let "him" take our guns, we'll keep our bows Golden eagle protech red head carbon fury arrows blazer vanes rage 2 broad heads

07-27-2010, 02:04 PM	#10
hotdog Four Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Hunt In: Duval County	Nice job !

07-27-2010, 06:51 PM	#11
BUCKSTAR Six Point Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cypress Hunt In: Bayside,Goliad	Great sling! You can use a blank belt for the Backing __________________ HOW Y’ALL ARE ?

07-27-2010, 09:39 PM	#12
old shrimper Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: texas city Hunt In: public land east texas	nice job

07-27-2010, 10:06 PM	#13
ashx2 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham, TX Hunt In: Young & Coleman Counties	Yes, these are nifty to make. I've done a couple of different designs. I've been making them and selling them in our shop here in town. I enjoy it and it's nice to see some of my personal work on the bows that frequent the shop. Yours look plenty sharp! Greg __________________ Giving your word and shaking a man's hand means honoring the deal.....even if you wind up on the losing end. TRADITION & HONOR.....some things should not be compromised. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-27-2010, 10:12 PM	#14
Gold Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baytown, Tx.	Awesome work! Great satisfaction from knowing you made it...

07-27-2010, 10:15 PM	#15
peacockoutdoors Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Burleson Hunt In: Bosque county	Nice!

07-27-2010, 11:52 PM	#16
Adgerc15 Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: College Station Hunt In: Bell Co./Real Co.	pretty work! __________________ Mathews Z7 28"/70# TruGlo MicroBrite 5 pin .10 Rip Cord Code Red Gold Tip XT Hunter 5575- 368 gr. G5 Montec CS

07-28-2010, 04:57 AM	#17
hank57 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: houston Hunt In: south tex	those are really nice. henry

07-28-2010, 01:01 PM	#19
Arrow chucker Eight Point Join Date: May 2010 Location: rowlett Hunt In: Coke Co.	Good work!!

07-29-2010, 02:28 PM	#20
whitetailslayer Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kerrville Hunt In: All over Texas	I made one yesterday after seeing this, Thanks for sharing because now, I want to start making them for Christmas gifts. I bought some paracord from Gibson's which only had a scarce color selection so I would like to buy some more with different patterns. Where do you buy yours at?

07-29-2010, 04:48 PM	#22
innergel Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lake Highlands Hunt In: Throckmorton	You can get leather remnants at Tandy. All you need are small pieces for that connector piece.

07-30-2010, 10:01 AM	#23
DC-Monster70 Four Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress, Texas Hunt In: Hill Country	I bought the paracord from Barre Army Navy Store www.vtarmynavy.com. paid 6.50 per 100f + shipping. You want the 7 strand paracord. I have not tried the 4 strand. __________________ Mathews Switchback XT, Monster 7.0.

07-30-2010, 03:32 PM	#24
whitetailslayer Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kerrville Hunt In: All over Texas	Thanks! I just ordered some. How long did it take to get to your door? A week or so is what I'm guessing.

07-31-2010, 08:49 AM	#25
ashx2 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham, TX Hunt In: Young & Coleman Counties	You can get a rainbow of color selection from White Moose Trading Company. They are also on ebay. The guy's name is Matt (maframe) and he's great to deal with. You make an order and it ships the next morning. Greg __________________ Giving your word and shaking a man's hand means honoring the deal.....even if you wind up on the losing end. TRADITION & HONOR.....some things should not be compromised. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-31-2010, 06:06 PM	#26
wooduck1954 Spike Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Copper Canyon Hunt In: Texas	sweet

07-31-2010, 10:17 PM	#27
gatt40 Four Point Join Date: May 2010	Some the nicest I've seen yet.

07-31-2010, 10:23 PM	#28
gatt40 Four Point Join Date: May 2010	Forgot to ask, are you selling any? I would like one like the pic comparing your old sling and the homemade one.

08-01-2010, 10:06 PM	#29
Phi Phi Hunter Six Point Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cut-n-shoot, Tx Hunt In: Buffalo Gap, Tx...the Rockin P	I've made several too, you don't need the leather, just make your braid a little longer and zip tie it onto itself __________________ Once a Pike...Always a Pike Phi Phi Kappa Alpha

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