Bow presses wich one?
01-13-2002 | 01:15 AM
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From: Piggott Arkansas USA
Bow presses wich one?
Id like to start doing my own string work servings, peeps, silencers, etc. Will a portable press do or would it just make me want a full size and regret spending the money. If anyone has any tips on models or manufacturers that I should look for Id sure apprciate it thanks in advance.......hill
01-13-2002 | 06:11 AM
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Fork Horn
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From: Ohio
RE: Bow presses wich one?
IMHO the portables just don't cut it.I have had a couple different ones and was not impressed by either.
I bought an APPLE Pro Hercules press a couple years ago (probably best archery related purchase I ever made).
No more headaches with a full size press and also much faster to use.
I bought an APPLE Pro Hercules press a couple years ago (probably best archery related purchase I ever made).
No more headaches with a full size press and also much faster to use.
01-13-2002 | 06:31 AM
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Fork Horn
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From: Erie PA USA
RE: Bow presses wich one?
I would rather have a full size press then a portable. I think you'd regret getting the portable in the long run. Another option is to make a full size press. If you have access to a welder and drill press then it is fairly simple and inexpensive (depending on where you get materials around $50). Either do a search here (site with plans was just posted either here or in technical within the last 2-3 weeks) or e-mail and I have some plans.
01-13-2002 | 06:36 AM
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From: Western up state NY in the USA
RE: Bow presses wich one?
Don't spend money on a portable unless you do a lot of traveling to hunt.
Some bows don't like portable presses limbs twist or you can nick a limb.
Buy a full size press.
You can build one for $50.00 or less.
http://www.homestead.com/gecl/press.html
Check out this I built one like this.
I tried not welding but bolted pivots on it worked real well.
I also used 1/8" tubing not 3/16" no problems
I have pressed 4 bows so far one was pressed will set for 105lb.
Hunting is nature.
It is our nature to hunt.
I'm not a hunting fanatic just a hunting addict.
Edited by - fastfire on 01/13/2002 07:46:46
Some bows don't like portable presses limbs twist or you can nick a limb.
Buy a full size press.
You can build one for $50.00 or less.
http://www.homestead.com/gecl/press.html
Check out this I built one like this.
I tried not welding but bolted pivots on it worked real well.
I also used 1/8" tubing not 3/16" no problems
I have pressed 4 bows so far one was pressed will set for 105lb.
Hunting is nature.
It is our nature to hunt.
I'm not a hunting fanatic just a hunting addict.
Edited by - fastfire on 01/13/2002 07:46:46
01-13-2002 | 07:24 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Bow presses wich one?
I would get a full size press and a portable. You will find the both will come in handy. I don't use my portable that much, but when I need it it's a life saver!
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