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Three types of Bow Grips are illustrated. The upper one is made of Split Cowhide, cemented to the handle with the junction extending along the back of the Bow. Above and below the split grip, strips of colored leather are cemented. The upper strip is shaped to form an arrow plate.

The grip in the center is woven from six thongs 1/8″ wide, 30″ long. Three thongs each of two colors may be used as shown. Cut thongs from two 4″ discs, divide up in three parts. The thong grip is started by wrapping the six thongs around the handle as shown in sketch A for the desired length. Secure with a piece of twine and weave the thongs back, and end by splicing each thong as shown in sketch B. See detail instruction for making the grip handle under Multiple thong knot, page 108.

The grip shown in the lower photograph, is made from a strand of 4-plait flat that has been woven around the grip. Use thongs cut from four 3″ discs.

On each side of the thong bow grips may be added pieces of leather. One to form the arrow plate is desirable. These may be strips cemented in place or made of thongs, illustrated above.

The bow case is made in twp sections of split cowhide with strips of calfskin three inches wide stitched across the edges at the ends and center. Each half is folded and the edges stitched together. When these are slipped over the ends of the bow the centers overlap and may be secured by snap fasteners.