ratchet strap bow press ????
09-24-2006, 10:38 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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ratchet strap bow press ????
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
Dan
09-24-2006, 02:33 PM
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RE: ratchet strap bow press ????
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.
09-24-2006, 03:45 PM
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RE: ratchet strap bow press ????
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.
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.
09-24-2006, 04:27 PM
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RE: ratchet strap bow press ????
never mind about posting some pics, i just found some pics on another thread.http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1703229
Dan
Dan
09-24-2006, 07:28 PM
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RE: ratchet strap bow press ????
09-24-2006, 07:35 PM
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RE: ratchet strap bow press ????
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
09-24-2006, 07:41 PM
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RE: ratchet strap bow press ????
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
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
09-25-2006, 04:49 AM
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RE: ratchet strap bow press ????
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.