bowhunterchuck
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Nice video! Now I've got another project.....thanks!
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I think our designs have a common origin. Dr. Bob Shepperd from Carrolton Al. is the inspiration behind my board. I see we both used grommets also. About 30 years ago I looked him up after seeing his sling in a video. He invited me to his house and demostrated his climbing technique. Very nice fellow who has killed a ton of deer.Finally found time to put a brief video description together. Sorry that the videography is not so great - but hopefully it will allow you to understand my pdf that was posted earlier. I failed to mention in the video that I also have grommets in the bridle that allow me to snap my adjustable climbing belt as a back support for longer hunts. Gonna try to post the youtube video.
In Christ,
TLH - Mt. 6.33
I do not remember if he had grommets on his seat in the mag article I saw or not. I basically decided to use the grommets to reinforce the holes that I would be putting bolts through in seat. I had enough grommets left in my grommet kit that I decided that I would put them in different places in the webbing that I might want to attach something. Thought the grommet would hold up better than just the holes that I burned through the webbing by heating bolts and pressing through. The loop I made to hold my bow is a small web strap with grommets in each end, attached to my bridle via a snap link through a grommet. Also, just thinking about the back strap - I thought the grommets would make it easier to snap into rather than having to wrap or tie a strap in place. Worked for me so I put them on all I made for family and friends.
TLH
I believe the grommets were used by Dr. Shepperd for two purposes. He had a wooden dowel,(broom stick)with rounded nails on each end. He kept it attached on the underside of the board and inserted the ends into the grommet holes as a "spreader." I think his board was narrower than mine or his straps/bridge was shorter, as I never has an issue with strap pinch. Also when hanging you can attach the linemans belt and slide it up on the lower back for a brace. The belt is unbuckled and short lines attached near belt ends were used to hook into your choice of grommet, really quite comfortable.I'm interested how you both decided to use grommets for this. Did Dr. Sheppard have them on his? I was just doing a little research and they don't really seem to be meant to hold webbing together, just to reinforce holes. Obviously they've been working for you. @Sipsey, yours do look a little rusty though!