Literally! After seeing a post here with someone's custom grip, I knew it had to be done. My stock grip was lacking.
Started with a piece of this I had cut last year.
(Anyone know what tree this is?)
Luckily ended up with a square piece on the table saw. Then proceeded to cut the grove to fit the bows riser. I did not take enough time here and spent quite a bit of time with a chisel as I was not about to put such a small piece back on the saw. A little band saw work, a ton of sanding, and some poly and ended up with:
The nose may seem a little extreme, but it is really comfortable the way it rests in the pocket of my thumb and forefinger. I did drop the nose down a little and added some depth as well. It hasn't thrown off my shots, but gives alot more assurance of where my hold is compared to the stock grip.
Next, saw some tripod threads
Started with a piece of this I had cut last year.
Luckily ended up with a square piece on the table saw. Then proceeded to cut the grove to fit the bows riser. I did not take enough time here and spent quite a bit of time with a chisel as I was not about to put such a small piece back on the saw. A little band saw work, a ton of sanding, and some poly and ended up with:
The nose may seem a little extreme, but it is really comfortable the way it rests in the pocket of my thumb and forefinger. I did drop the nose down a little and added some depth as well. It hasn't thrown off my shots, but gives alot more assurance of where my hold is compared to the stock grip.
Next, saw some tripod threads
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