Press investement
01-24-2008, 06:52 PM
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Press investement
So, since I'm no longer working for Sportsmans, I figure I should probably invest in my own press here at home.
I've used Apple's press quite a bit as well as an electronic press we got a few months back.
I've heard people argue that Apple can damage bows if you're not careful, but I've also had people swear up and down that Apple is the way to go.
If you were in my shoes, what would you buy?
I've used Apple's press quite a bit as well as an electronic press we got a few months back.
I've heard people argue that Apple can damage bows if you're not careful, but I've also had people swear up and down that Apple is the way to go.
If you were in my shoes, what would you buy?
01-24-2008, 06:59 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Press investement
If you are going to press a lot of bows it may be wise to invest in an Apple or something similar. If you are just doing your own and maybe a friends here and there, thenone of the many "ratchet strap" presses that are out there should work just fine. It would also be much cheaper.
01-24-2008, 06:59 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Press investement
When I finally break down and buy a permanent press for my home shop, this will be the one:
http://www.lastchancearchery.com/EZ%201.html
http://www.lastchancearchery.com/EZ%201.html
01-24-2008, 07:01 PM
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RE: Press investement
ORIGINAL: Greg / MO
When I finally break down and buy a permanent press for my home shop, this will be the one:
http://www.lastchancearchery.com/EZ%201.html
When I finally break down and buy a permanent press for my home shop, this will be the one:
http://www.lastchancearchery.com/EZ%201.html
Money... I'm sure I could talk my dad into going in half on one if it were really expensive, as he generally has me do all of the work on his bow...
How much are we talking?
01-24-2008, 07:03 PM
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RE: Press investement
THAT'S THE ONE!! I was trying to remember the name of that rascal, thanks greg. (and greg, by the way.....what's a guy gotta do to get one of these antered buck thingy's for a post? Guy does up a great review on a sight, nothin....where's the love bro?? 
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That baby is SWEET! We ordered 2 of them for the shop.
)That baby is SWEET! We ordered 2 of them for the shop.
01-24-2008, 07:18 PM
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RE: Press investement
Depends on which model you get. They make 4, as I recall. Well, 2 basic styles, and each either electric or manual.
The most basic is like you see there, and the other will rotate up 90* so you can level your arrow and such w/out removing the bow from the press.....
Man, I can't remember...gimme a minute....
Somewhere in the 350-400 range for the basic I think.......Dude, don't quote me on that though....I don't remember for sure.
The most basic is like you see there, and the other will rotate up 90* so you can level your arrow and such w/out removing the bow from the press.....
Man, I can't remember...gimme a minute....
Somewhere in the 350-400 range for the basic I think.......Dude, don't quote me on that though....I don't remember for sure.
01-24-2008, 07:27 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Martinsburg, WV
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RE: Press investement
i still havent really found a need to buy a press bigger than the one WWAG makes. I back out the limb bolts on my general, and can press it. I could press my liberty with it, and I can press the non parallel limb bows with it. Plus, i can EASILY throw it in the truck and take it on the road.
01-24-2008, 07:34 PM
#10
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
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RE: Press investement
You can buy my Apple and I'll buy that one...LOL
Can't press the General in my Apple, can't press the 82nd in my Apple or most of the parallel limb bows. I have a Bowmender for them BUT, the Bowmendor won't press the General either.
I was recommended to the X Press but whew, expensive.
Greg / MO, that pressed you pictured there, press all the bows mentioned?
Can't press the General in my Apple, can't press the 82nd in my Apple or most of the parallel limb bows. I have a Bowmender for them BUT, the Bowmendor won't press the General either.
I was recommended to the X Press but whew, expensive.
Greg / MO, that pressed you pictured there, press all the bows mentioned?