Hey all....I've been asked via pm's and here on the forum to post my home made MeanV/STS type string suppressor so here it is. Now I don't want this to turn into a pissing match like it did on HNI. This is in no way a dig at MeanV, STS or any other string suppressor maker out there, it's just me passing an idea I had about making my own after looking at what was out there on the market and saying to myself "self, you can make one of them things easy!" So, here it is again. I wanted to try out a STS type string suppressor to see how it works so I decided to make my own, it came out pretty good (actualy, it came out great!:d) and I wanted to tell anyone who is interested how to do it....cheap! First of all you must have a bow with a rear facing bushing to do this. If you don't you're pretty much S.O.L. as far as this "do it yourself" project is concerned. The first thing you need to do is go out and get one of these: They are pretty inexpensive (about $8.00 to $10.00) and you can get them at pretty much any Pro Shop. All it is, is an old style cable guide rod that screws into your bow. Once you purchased this you need to go out and also purchase this: This is (obviously) the packaging for an STS end piece. You know, that rubber string stopper at the end of the rod. It cost me $6.95 at my local Pro Shop. This along with the rod, I have a whole $14.95 invested into this project! Next, I simply measured the distance from the rear bushing to the string and cut the rod to that length. Remember to take into consideration the amount of the overall rod length that screws into the bushing as well as the thickness of the rubber stopper when cutting the rod. Take your time and make sure your measurements are correct. Once done you simply slip on the rubber end and install it on the bow like this: And there you have it! The whole project took me about 10 minuets to do....Very simple! If you want, you can add a "Bow Jack" to the rod or any other kind of dampener or just leave it plain. Now this obviously is going to be black in color unless you can find a camo guide rod. I've seen them before but they are not that common. These black aluminum rods are all over the place. So if you ever wanted to try out one of these STS/MeanV type string suppressors but don't want to cough up the big money for one, here is an extremely cost efficient way to get the exact same thing! Good luck and good shooting.
question?? Did the aluminum rod come with the screw in bushing to that fits in your riser ? nicely done sir.
now that's a great idea, & thanks for passing it along. wish I had seen that earlier, but I can't complain at the m-v sts i got. they do make a difference. seeing as how were coming up with ideas & not to steal your thread. I came up with a use for the simms alpha shock. I have a bowtech tribute, which has holes cut in the riser. I noticed if you tap your riser on either end, you'll feel it in the other end. So sure enough the alpha shock fits perpendicular to the riser in the hole at the end of the riser. you can trim it if you like. but now, nothing at all, no vibe. I've seen them come out of the factory on other bows, so I thought why not adapt what they did.
Not quite sure what the question is. If your asking about the bushing in the riser then no the bow must have a rear facing bushing to start with. The rod simply screws into the pre existing threaded bushing and the locking nut holds it secure. It also is used to adjust the length. (about a 1/2)
Im refering to your pic of the rod. it has no threads on it, so im asking if it has a bushing that screws into the rear facing bushing on the bow after you cut the rod to length.
Oh......I see. The rod does actually has threads on it, it's just that the collar in the picture is covering them. You see, the collar is what you tighten to cinch up the rod. The rod has about an inch of threads on the end (all under the collar in the picture) and you can fine adjust the rod with it. Once you have the correct distance to the string you simply tighten down the collar. The collar is threaded as well, (think of it as a locking nut). This way you don't have to be absolutely perfect with your measurements, just make sure you are at least within 1/4 in so that you have room to adjust and still leave enough threads for a secure attachment.
