So I'm starting to work on my own bow and am learning to do everything on my own. Im at the point where its too hard to work on my bow without a vise so I'm wondering what a good vise for the money is. Id also like to get the string level, arrow level, and a bow square. Any advise would be awesome, thanks!
I don't have the tools for for bow tuning besides allen wrenches which every person who has a bow owns at least one set. Check out bowtuningtips.com he has some good stuff to get you started and when I get my own tools I'm probably going to get them from him.
I just picked up a used Omp versa cradle. Great vise but pretty pricey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It depends on your budget really. I have been using an inexpensive Apple vise for many years and it works fine, but there are much nicer/more expensive vises out there. I dislike any vise that requires me to take the stabilizer off, but many folks prefer that style.
Thanks. not quite looking to spend that amount of money on an omp vise. I guess ill go with one i can afford and work from there. Also what kind of arrow and string levels should i look at?
I went through apple and bought a shop kit that came with everything. Press, vise, saw, glue pot, stand, etc. You name it, I got it. I bought it about 10 years ago for about $1200. I know that sounds like a lot but when you add everything together separately, I saved hundreds not to mention you can charge your buddies when they want you to service there bows. I am looking to buy a newer press since mine can't service past parallel limb bows. I strongly suggest to learn everything you can about servicing a bow before you do any major jobs to a very expensive rig.
http://www.bowhunterssuperstore.com...s-2015-parallel-universal-vise-p-1879124.html That is what I use. It's $35 and has served me well. I also use a Bowmaster portable press for my bow. It's around $50 depending on where you look. I have done everything from tuning to changing strings on my Chill R.
