Community
Bowhunting Talk about the passion that is bowhunting. Share in the stories, pictures, tips, tactics and learn how to be a better bowhunter.

Homemade Stabilizer

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-02-2008 | 02:21 PM
  #1  
LostInWoods's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Default Homemade Stabilizer

I just made this stabilizer the other day. All parts are aluminum except for the hardware which is stainless. I think it turned out alright. I was debating on the colors but just went with flat black and the polished aluminum look for now. I just plan on using it for target/3-D anyways. I'll post better quality pics when I get my camera back. I had to use a backup camera to take these. I havesome ideas for more. I just wanted something different from everyone else. Opinions welcome.



LostInWoods is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 02:25 PM
  #2  
trailinone's Avatar
Typical Buck
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: Northwest MS
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

Looks good to me Lost. Pretty impressive work.
chris
trailinone is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 02:26 PM
  #3  
BigJ71's Avatar
Site Bouncer
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,099
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

Looks great! Thanks for posting. If you get a chance post how you made it.

You should be safe from the "Lynch Mob Lemmings" as I don't think any members here make and sell their own stabilizers.
BigJ71 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 02:33 PM
  #4  
Jim_IV's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,925
Likes: 0
From: North East Texas
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

Looks really good. Did you use a CNC lathe?
Jim_IV is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 02:45 PM
  #5  
bloodcrick's Avatar
Giant Nontypical
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,146
Likes: 0
From: Indiana (southern)
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

looks nice!! good work
bloodcrick is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 03:46 PM
  #6  
OKbowhunter20's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,944
Likes: 0
From: Stillwater OK
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

Hey cool! It looks really nice
OKbowhunter20 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 04:34 PM
  #7  
Rob/PA Bowyer's Avatar
Boone & Crockett
 
Joined: Oct 1998
Posts: 18,322
Likes: 0
From: Hughesville, PA USA
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

I'm impressed. Very nice looking stabilizer.
Rob/PA Bowyer is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 04:37 PM
  #8  
Giant Nontypical
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,673
Likes: 0
From: Northeast Tennessee
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

Very similar to Jim Posten's stuff.

http://jimposten.com/shorty.html
Matt/TN is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 04:39 PM
  #9  
MGH_PA's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,298
Likes: 0
From: Cogan Station, PA
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

Very very nice. I would be interested in how you made it (I'm assuming CNC lathe as well). I turned one on a manual lathe back in 7th grade out of a 24"x3/4" aluminum rod...lol that thing was heavy.
MGH_PA is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-2008 | 05:12 PM
  #10  
LostInWoods's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Default RE: Homemade Stabilizer

ORIGINAL: Matt/TN

Very similar to Jim Posten's stuff.

http://jimposten.com/shorty.html
Never even seen those before but, yeah, I guess it is similiar.

I did use a Mill and Lathe to do it right. An angle finder was a must for the circles milled out. The rest requires a tap set and some calibers! LOL. I am sure someone out there can do it with a ruler, drill, hacksaw and some bubble gum but I am not that talented. I am going to start another one tomorrow!
LostInWoods is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
okcaveman
Traditional Archery
10
11-21-2008 09:01 PM
doogle61
Whitetail Deer Hunting
3
08-10-2008 08:14 PM
thomasbolton
Whitetail Deer Hunting
8
03-03-2008 11:28 AM
Brod_Man
Traditional Archery
10
08-29-2007 06:26 PM
Backwoodsboy28
Bowhunting
16
07-17-2007 08:33 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.