ratchet strap bow press ????

bloodcrick · 09-24-2006, 10:38 AM

just wondering on presses such as the bow mender or any that uses the ratchet strap. when you are letting tension off the press is there a way to gently let it off. ino that ratchet straps when released just completly free wheel. am i missing something. just curious before investing.
Dan

txjourneyman · 09-24-2006, 02:33 PM

Yes you can gently release the pressure. It could be rather painful if you couldn't. I just got a Bowmender and its a great tool. Follow the printed instructions or watch the DVD and you will be in good shape. If you are not familiar with letting off a ratchet properly, practice with someone putting tension on the strap before you put a bow in the press. It is really pretty simple. When it is time to let the pressure off it can be released a click at a time. I'll try to post some pics if you need them. Let me know and I'll do it.

Rob/PA Bowyer · 09-24-2006, 03:45 PM

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ORIGINAL: txrookie

Yes you can gently release the pressure. It could be rather painful if you couldn't. I just got a Bowmender and its a great tool. Follow the printed instructions or watch the DVD and you will be in good shape. If you are not familiar with letting off a ratchet properly, practice with someone putting tension on the strap before you put a bow in the press. It is really pretty simple. When it is time to let the pressure off it can be released a click at a time. I'll try to post some pics if you need them. Let me know and I'll do it.

Exactly, I also have the Bowmender and highly recommend it. The instructional video is included and you'll be very happy with it. I bought it on Matt/PA's and Greg / MO's recommendation and a friend of mine then bought one (tkycaller) on my recommendation and also loves it. I also have an Apple bench press but it's not recommended on parrellel limb bows. The reason I bought the Bowmender.

bloodcrick · 09-24-2006, 03:58 PM

Thanks txrookie
Thanks Rob
tx if your offering pics there is no way i can say no to seeing em.

Dan

bloodcrick · 09-24-2006, 04:27 PM

never mind about posting some pics, i just found some pics on another thread.http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1703229
Dan

Chupacabras · 09-24-2006, 07:28 PM

I also have a Bowmender press. Just wondering if you need to back off the limbbolts with this press?

walks with a gimp · 09-24-2006, 07:28 PM

Just click on this link and it shows what is on the CD

http://media.putfile.com/Bow-Press-How-To

walks with a gimp · 09-24-2006, 07:35 PM

I never back the draw weight down when pressing any of my bows, the press dosen't put as much pressure on the limbs or riser as when shooting it. You should follow your manufacture's recomendations though

nubo · 09-24-2006, 07:41 PM

Chupacabras!
It's much easier to press your bow if you DO back off the limb bolt's,plus it's easier on your bow if you do.
I also have the Bowmender press and it work's awsome ,you can pack it up and putbehind your seat and take it with youas well.

AAAAAA+++++ for the bowmender

And yes you can release the press easily 1 click at a time ,making the job much easier .

nubo

Chupacabras · 09-25-2006, 04:49 AM

One of my limb bolts is so tight I broke an allen wrench trying to turn it. So I ended up pressing the bow without backing off the limbs. Hopefully the factory will be sending new bolts this week.