Built a bow press

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  1. Bow String Depot

    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Only thing I would change its I bought a 6 inch Hand wheel and should have bought a 10" but still is a great Bow Press.


    Hutch
     
    Bow String Depot, Jul 8, 2016
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    Hi Bill nice set up.
     
    flatfoot, Jul 15, 2016
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    Rampaige Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Aside from the welding, how involved is this? And also, what did you spend if you don't mind me asking? I'm pretty mechanically inclined and a tinkerer and I have some welding buddies so I'd like to give this a shot.
     
    Rampaige, Aug 19, 2016
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    Any chance you still have the plans. I would be interested as well
     
    flattitude, Aug 24, 2016
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    Bow String Depot, Aug 25, 2016
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    Looking to make a bow press, can anyone tell me what is the purpose of the thumb screws on the end of the "fingers"?
     
    PSETS, Sep 21, 2016
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    to adjust to the angles of different limbs.
     
    Bow String Depot, Sep 22, 2016
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    This bow press would be $800 plus I only have $200 in it
     
    Bow String Depot, Sep 22, 2016
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    Would that work on a crossbow as well?
     
    chieffan, Jan 8, 2017
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  11. bowhunter42

    bowhunter42 BHOD Crew

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    That looks awesome. I've planned on making one myself but just never had time to sit down and design one.

    Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
     
    bowhunter42, Jan 19, 2017
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    Love it makes life easier
     
    Bow String Depot, Jan 19, 2017
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    KjKlump Weekend Warrior

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    Nice Job
     
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