Building a bow press

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  1. blueicefire

    blueicefire Weekend Warrior

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    Ok.. Don't be hating on the welding, I was never taught and haven't done it in about 20 years. But here's my start to my bow press. PS -- thanks Bow String Depot!!

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    blueicefire, Jun 20, 2016
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    Jeepwillys Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Awesome. Don't kill yourself.
     
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    Looks like you have a good start.
     
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    Just need the fingers made and that wheel thingy (that's the technical term) and I'm done. Also, need to clean it up and paint. 95% done!!!
     
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    at least you have a welder ;-)
     
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    ChuckC Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Good start! Much further along than I ever got which is no where. Will be fun to see how it turns out.
     
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    And the bow press works!!! Got my old test bow on it before I get my GX2 on it!!!
     
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    What did you use for parts in the threaded rod assembly. I'm looking at making one just like this.
     
    Rampaige, Aug 19, 2016
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