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Trade Secrets: Making a custom cutter for a second-hole bushing

2026-10-02T08:49:00

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Adam Goltry introduces a specialised tool for bow makers to use when carrying out a tricky repair job

By Adam Goltry

Bow maker based in Durham, NC, US

When the second screw hole of the bow becomes worn, but the first hole is still in good shape, there is a way to make a cutter that will allow you to bush the second hole without disturbing the first. I have made a variety of these cutters, and I have re-used them on many bows since. In this article I lay out the process for making the cutter using mostly tools that can be found in the bow shop…

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