Marksman KG1 made 1982

wilby151

New member
Would anyine hapoen to know what type(s) of rubber and adhesive would be suitable for repairing the lining in the limb pockets on an old KG1?

I recently purchased a bow that is good condition but the rubber in the limb pockets has not aged well and would easily crumble if the bow was built and taken down a dozen times.

Paul
 

geoffretired

Supporter
Supporter
I had a KG1 1982. The lining was almost the same material as the cheap tabs that are available today. They have a shiny black surface with a rubbery backing that seems to have a woven fabric stuck into it.
I would guess that imitation leather would be as good as anything. Keith Gascoigne( KG archery) is still working, so he might be able to help.
Contact adhesive would be best.
 

Berny

Active member
Just had a look at what I've got:
2x Portland, that preceded the KG1 with same limbs/fitting - both have what appears to be reddish-brown leather;
1x KG1 - has what appears to be black leather/leatherette
1x KG1 - has what appears to be black rubber.

Comparing against bows of similar era, I would suggest leather/leatherette or green baize (esp. with Borders) were more common
....rubber coming sometime later.

I would suggest any material of say 1/32"-1/16" thickness that pads/cushions the limb-pocket interface would do
as long as it has some weather resistance & non-perishability e.g. a piece of lasagne wouldn't do! ;-)

Bike tyre innertube.

Glue - yes contact adhesive - it can be rubbed-off fairly easily if need to replace
....or even double-sided tape.
 

wilby151

New member
Thanks you very much for the replies. The original lining looks to be a type of rubber so I will try and replace it with something similar. I would say the sheets suggested by jonUK76 would be suitable and fairly inexpensive, just need to research the properties of different types.

Once again thank you all for taking the time to replay with sone advice. Really helpful to get some more input and opinions.
 

modernlongbow

Active member
If leather is your choice, use the leather off an old work glove that has blown its fingertips. Avoid pleather, the synthetic. It can't withstand the momentary heat of an arrow passing by.
 

English Bowman

Well-known member
If leather is your choice, use the leather off an old work glove that has blown its fingertips. Avoid pleather, the synthetic. It can't withstand the momentary heat of an arrow passing by.
When would an arrow ever pass by a limb to riser mounting on a recurve and generate enough heat to cause a problem?
The part of the bow that's being talked about is where the limbs attach to the riser, well away from the arrow.
 
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Deleted member 7654

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I have loads of EPDM rubber sheeting off-cuts from doing the flat roof of our extension. I've used it on crossbow limb mountings etc, glued on with high viscosity superglue.
If you want a bit I can post you some if you PM me details.
Del
 

Whitehart

Well-known member
Worth getting the right stuff as the thickness and compression will affect the geometry of the bow and straightness
 
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