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Post by Backwaters Bowhunter Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:06 pm

I bought this take down longbow from a local bowyer, and he told me that he used velcro for his arrow rests. When it came time for a new one, I went to wal-mart and bought some velcro to replace the worn arrow rest. Pictures of the process below.
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Worn arrow rest.
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Remove worn rest.
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Place velcro on shelf and trace.
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Cut out velcro.
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Place velcro on shelf... Finished product.
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Post by Wolfshead Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:00 am

That looks easy enough!
What are the benefits of Velcro over other materials?
I love Walmart! We were there yesterday and I picked up some automotive sandpaper to sharpen knives and broadheads with. $3.97 for 5 sheets. Automotive sandpaper seems to last a while longer than that made for wood.
Anyway my better half uses a very fine "sandpaper" to expholiate her face and it costs almost $10 a sheet. We just picked up 5 sheets of 2000 grit for less than four bucks! Same stuff! Hahaha true story! lol! 
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Post by Backwaters Bowhunter Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:43 am

The bowyer that I bought from uses Velcro, I'm not sure exactly why. The reason that I would think is that it's more cost effective, still works when wet, and you can get it at several different stores. It was an easy fix, but I don't know if it is better than other materials because its all I've shot. And good job on the sandpaper!
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Post by Cbigbear Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:27 pm

I use Velcro as well - it's cheap & effective.
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Post by oldfella1962 Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:19 pm

Velcro is quiet, cheap and lasts forever. You'll wear out your bow before you will wear out the velcro rest/side plate.
You cut it to fit your bow of course. Tip - once you peel off the backing and put it in place, give it 24 hours to set completely.
Guaranteed it's not coming off. BTW I also make my own knocking points from dental floss. I put a dab of Crazy Glue just to harden the floss and keep it from ever unraveling.

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Post by DIY_guy Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:50 pm

Ive done this myself with great results on the bows Ive made.

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