How to make a LEATHER TAB

[caughtandhobble]

Hey Yall,

I thought that I would share how I make a leather tab for anyone that's interested. It's really simple to make a good tab that is custom fit for you.

The materials needed are a good piece of leather, sharp knife, pattern of desired tab, good leather conditioner, Bohning Seal Tite string wax, the one with silicone, leather lace.

-Trace pattern on leather
-Cut out tab (leave the finger hole small)
-Soak in water
-Dry in sun light
-Apply leather conditioner
-Dry in sun light again
-Apply leather conditioner again
-Dry in sun light
-Apply Bohning wax
-Soak in water, then shoot while tab is wet and it will form to your hand.
-Punch a hole in the top of tab and use leather lace to make a loop for hanging it on your bow, you'll never loose the tab if you do this.
-Apply Bohning wax one more time after the tab dries.

Once you have done this you will have a tab that will be very slick and it will last a very long time. Good luck and have fun making your own tabs

[Selfbowman]

Thats similar to how I make Mine and Debs.

[moreammo]

Nice Ben

been thinking of making of a tab, i don't really like any of the tabs i already have.

[Ron]

Thanks Ben. I need to try this.

[Greywolf in Hawaii]

And for Split finger?

[ElfEyes]

That looks easy and effective, thanks Ben I'm going to try that

[BowBuddy]

never thought about how to make one

[Loreva13]

pretty cool

[Tedak]

Thick or thin leather?

[Deb]

Mine isn't very thick.

[CEpperson]

Nice work Ben!!!

[caughtandhobble]

Originally Posted by Sticbow

And for Split finger?

Mark,

Just copy your favorite tab. I know that a fellow that makes his on bows will not have a problem with this little chore, LOL.

I have used thick and thin leather but I prefer the 5 once range. It is a personal preference.