DIY No Glue Leather Bow Grip Wrap / Step by Step Tutorial

Hey Folks 👋
Here's a quick tutorial on how I wrap the grip of every longbow I make. I've also used this same technique for sewing on a leather grip of walking staffs as well as axe collars.
Hope this helps.
If you want to see more behind the scenes action you can find me on Instagram.
Link below.
Thanks for Watching
riverbend_longbows - Instagram riverbend_l...

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures and everyone else

[@gerb3664]

Thanks for being heavy on the fine details. I am going to wrap sections of hiking staff for boyfriend. Yup that should get me points. HaHa. And for mine I am thinking of some embellishments in the parts that I am not going to be holding. Yes! I am subscribing. I will be back for more.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Awesome 👊
I did the same to my walking staff 👍
Welcome aboard

[@jscottstockton]

Thanks Ray.. Now I have to start a new bow!!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

😂👍🏻

[@growinmoflower3391]

Beautiful bow, amazing tutorial, and very nice handle grip ! love the videos, stay safe brother ✌

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Thanks 😁

[@UglyTent]

Excellent video, I learned a bunch. I love the wrap you did, I’m might steal that. Thanks for the shoutout!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Yah man 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it Kenny

[@FrankChristopherOutdoors]

Really neat process ray. Can tell you’ve done it a long time. I like the look and feel of leather too for something like this

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Thanks Frank 😁

[@mainetripper]

Great video Ray! I imagine I can use the same technique to make some canoe paddle leather sleeving . Thanks for sharing!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Yah man 👍🏻
I appreciate it

[@artimesbabai]

So many helpful tips. Thank you

[@knolltop314]

Will give it a shot with next bow. Thank you!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

😁👍🏻

[@jessebradshaw6195]

Great looking job man, gives me an idea for my old recurves and longbows

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Right on 👊🏻

[@anthonyforfare7223]

Flipping very cool tutorial 👍😁
Can’t wait to try it myself.Thanks for sharing God Bless 🙏😇

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

😁👊🏻

[@DugNorth]

Very clear and helpful....thanks, Ray!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Thank you Dug 😊
Appreciate it 🙏

[@craig559]

Quality!! Thank you for this

[@druarde]

Thanks for the tutorial. Very helpful.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

😁👊🏻

[@tormented_imp]

So gooooood I have a plain black recurve bow and have been wanting it to look a little more traditional/primitive and used this tutorial and I’m so in love with how it came out thank you so much Ray!!!

[@robertpeters6923]

Cool video, no wonder mine always came out crappy. Thanks for sharing.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Appreciate it 👍🏻
Hope it helps

[@tylerchadwick7291]

Awesome video. Anyone have experience doing this on a straight rounded and symmetrical handle?

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

@@tylerchadwick7291 thanks 😊
I've done it to every grip imaginable

[@Ian-jg6pj]

Awesome wrap! Just did this and it turned out okay, I'm happy with it considering it's my first leather-working attempt. Quick question for you, what size thread did you use? Mine seems to be a bit smaller than yours and the stitches look a little rougher because of it. Also, some things I wanna pass on to other people who wanna try this:
1. I used too thick of a leather. I went with 3.5mm, probably better to go with something closer to 2mm or even 1.5mm.
2. My first grip I tried ended up being too short in circumference. If you have a very curvaceous grip make your measurements off of the thickest section. It's better to have it 1/16in too big than 1/16 too small, the leather will shrink.
3. Leather isn't cloth, don't be afraid to stitch close to the edge. In my first attempt I punched the holes way too far away from the edge (over 1/2 in) because I was worried about ripping the leather. It didn't work. My second successful attempt was something like 1/4 in from the edge.
4. I got the t-shirt hem wet and then wrung it out pretty good before I wrapped it around the leather. Cotton shrinks as it dries so if you do this it'll tighten down around the grip.
Thank you @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors you earned a sub out of me!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Wow, great tips 👍🏻
The thread is actually a roll of simulation sinew. It's thick but I really couldn't tell you the size.
Another tip, bowstring makes for great sewing thread as well. You can match the color to your bowstring.
Thanks for Watching

[@ricktuma3233]

Ray what was the model name of the bow you were putting the Handel on ?

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Hi Rick
None of my bows really have a model name I guess.
It was a special bow with quarter sawn oak riser and black walnut limbs under clear glass.
My email is in the about section or find me on Instagram if you're interested. They run $850 shipped to your door in the US

[@Dismitz]

Do you think I could use a thinner piece of leather or does it need to be 8-10oz for a reason?

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

You can try thinner leather, it's just what I prefer.
Thanks for Watching

[@ChopperChoppah]

How well does this work with dyed leather?

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Works just fine 👍🏻

[@BlessedNoob]

What is that string called you used to tie it all down? Trying to find something similar but no luck

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I use simulated sinew for stitching and hem off of an old t-shirt to wrap it while it dries 👍

[@BlessedNoob]

@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors Omg!!! Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for. I would've never known that was the name for it

[@markwarner2731]

Nice job Ray tried it before but could never get the x pattern right while sewing up the grip.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Thank you 😊
Keep Trying 👍🏻🏹