Homemade Linear Bow Press

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  1. MechDoc

    MechDoc Weekend Warrior

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    I posted this up awhile back before DIY section was around so I thought I should repost here. I have had a ton of emails on design plans and methods used to make the press since I posted it. I will get together the plans and b.o.m. on the press and post them up as soon as I can. I could not afford to buy a press at $500 so I decided to fabricate one myself instead. I think overall the press turned out pretty good for a fast job. I can press any length ATA split limb bow that I know of with this press at any poundage. I built the press a little overkill in strength though.


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  3. choppernut

    choppernut Weekend Warrior

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    I dont know if its just me but I see your text but no pictures or video?!?!?! I'm very interested in seeing your plans and I am looking into building my own as well!!!

    Thanks in advance!
     
    choppernut, Jul 7, 2014
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  4. ChuckC

    ChuckC Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Man that looks great! Those clamp arm assemblies look so good they look store bought! I have plans to make my own, just taking a bit of time to get all the pieces to my puzzle to have my dad weld it all together.
     
    ChuckC, Jul 7, 2014
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  5. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Awesome post Kevin! NOW why didnt you come to G2G ? :(
     
    bloodcrick, Jul 7, 2014
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  6. choppernut

    choppernut Weekend Warrior

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    Now I see it on my phone!! That is AWESOME!!


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    choppernut, Jul 8, 2014
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  7. headhunter15

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    Thats awesome
     
    headhunter15, Aug 6, 2014
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  8. CarolinaMan

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    True craftsmanship right there well done
     
    CarolinaMan, Aug 31, 2014
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  9. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Awesome! Well Done!
     
    SharpEyeSam, Aug 31, 2014
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  10. GregCharest

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    Beautiful work.
    Get some paint on there so she doesn't rust up!
     
    GregCharest, Sep 26, 2014
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  11. Pastor Scotty

    Pastor Scotty Weekend Warrior

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    I would love to see the plans too
     
    Pastor Scotty, Sep 28, 2014
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  12. Jeffrey Jones

    Jeffrey Jones Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Looks very legit nice build
     
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  13. choppernut

    choppernut Weekend Warrior

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    MechDoc, what is your email, I have a couple questions for you regarding this build. Thanks in advance!!


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    choppernut, Dec 11, 2014
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  14. Michael.herb

    Michael.herb Weekend Warrior

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    Looks great. Where did you get the plans?
     
    Michael.herb, Dec 13, 2014
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    Very professional job.
     
    JONZJR, Dec 26, 2014
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    Just bought a new insanity BowTech, I knew I would have to replace my Apple press,,, awesome pictures, Do you still have the plans and mind sharing...?
     
    wileyekiot, Dec 29, 2014
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  17. machewarcher

    machewarcher Newb

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    man, that looks awesome. I mine out of ratchet strap and some 2X4
     
    machewarcher, Feb 7, 2015
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    TEN RING Weekend Warrior

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    looks great nice job
     
    TEN RING, Feb 7, 2015
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    where did you get your fingers ? i am going to be building myself a bow press and i need to find a set of fingers for it .
     
    Armyof1, Mar 18, 2015
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  20. Canamxmr2011

    Canamxmr2011 Newb

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    X2...
     
    Canamxmr2011, Aug 29, 2015
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  21. Avery.faulkner

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    Would love to see the plans. Father in law is a master welder and I'm sure he could build it no problem
     
    Avery.faulkner, Nov 26, 2015
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