Built a bow press

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  1. Bow String Depot

    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Had a little fun and built me a bow press. A little rusty at welding but not bad.

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    Bow String Depot, Jun 13, 2016
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    Looks good to me
     
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    Hillbilly Jedi Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Ya that looks great! I can't and don't know how to weld. Something I'd like to learn how to do though.
     
    Hillbilly Jedi, Jun 13, 2016
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    Do you think i could get the blueprints of how you did this??? My brother is a welder and he said he could make one but he just needed to know the little details that I don't know. Please please :)
     
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Bow String Depot, Jun 14, 2016
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    Thank you so so so so much :) I am excited!
     
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I had the plans to have them cut out but my buddy sold me an extra set he had.


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    Would your buddy be willing to make more? I've wanted to make one for awhile now but cant find anyone that wants to cut out the fingers!!!

     
    choppernut, Jun 20, 2016
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    best I can do is send you the prints for you to get them cut
     
    Bow String Depot, Jun 21, 2016
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    choppernut Weekend Warrior

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    pm sent!! Thanks!!
     
    choppernut, Jun 23, 2016
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    sent to email
     
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    Nice work looks cool
     
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    Awesome job on the press. I envy your skills.
     
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Love this press

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    Bow String Depot, Jun 25, 2016
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    Awesome. You gonna start super tuning bows?
     
    Jeepwillys, Jun 25, 2016
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I supertuned for years and the string biz got so big I stepped away for a bit. Not sure when but been thinking about it again


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    Bow String Depot, Jun 25, 2016
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    Jeffrey Jones Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nicely done

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    Looks awesome! Sent you an email. TIA
     
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