Bow Press
#1
Bow Press
Well I am buyin a bow press and making a drawing board.
Because I am not a shop and like to dave some cash, what do you guys think of this press
http://www.prototechind.com/
Any negatives? I know it does not put any pressure on the riser and that is good, but has anyone used it? What do you think?
Because I am not a shop and like to dave some cash, what do you guys think of this press
http://www.prototechind.com/
Any negatives? I know it does not put any pressure on the riser and that is good, but has anyone used it? What do you think?
#2
RE: Bow Press
I've never used it before, but I would guess that trying to compress even 60 lb limbs would be very hard with that little screw mechanism. There is almost no leverage there and it could really give your hand a beating. Not sure, but thats what it looks like to me. If you don't think you will be using it very often, it may work for the occasional job.
#3
RE: Bow Press
I've got a better idea for ya Germ. Look into getting a limbbender. Bowtech dave took over making these for WWAG and its an awesome press. Heres the link. I did a mini-how to as well. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2391841&mpage=1&key=press?
#4
RE: Bow Press
Forgot to mention. The other day I broken my entire bow down to grease the limb pockets. Anyway, I had my bow on my bench mounted press and had the cams, string, and cablesoff and went to let my bow down and itdidn't have enough travel for limbs to completely relax. I had to press it again and reinstall everything. I switched to this press. No problems.
#6
RE: Bow Press
Some more thoughts on that particular press... http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2347251&mpage=1&key=bowmender&am p;#2347251
#8
RE: Bow Press
I've been using a bowmaster as my only press at home for nearly 4 years now. It works flawlessly and folds up small enough to fit into your back pocket. I keep it in the archery tool box that is in my car at all times for hunting trips/3d shoots. For $40 it can't be beat IMHO.
I'm likely going to upgrade to a gritty press sold on AT when I start building the shop out in my basement. But I think a combination of the Bowmaster for everything while on the road and a full size press for everything at home is perfect right now.
I'm likely going to upgrade to a gritty press sold on AT when I start building the shop out in my basement. But I think a combination of the Bowmaster for everything while on the road and a full size press for everything at home is perfect right now.
#9
RE: Bow Press
I MADE ONE LAST MONTH. USED IT ON MY ELITE NO PROBLEMS, BUT THE STS GETS IN THE WAY. HAVE TO BUY ADDITIONAL PARTS IF YOU WANT TO USE IT ON A SPLIT LIMB BOW. I ASKED ABOUT THIS PRESS MY SELF THE OTHER DAY AND DIDN'T GET A REPLY......THEY MUST LIKE YOU MORE. I DID EMAIL THE COMPANY AND THEY TOOK FOREVER WRITING BACK, WITH AN NON INFORMATIVE REPLY.....
#10
RE: Bow Press
ORIGINAL: PA Bow/Flinter
I've never used it before, but I would guess that trying to compress even 60 lb limbs would be very hard with that little screw mechanism. There is almost no leverage there and it could really give your hand a beating. Not sure, but thats what it looks like to me. If you don't think you will be using it very often, it may work for the occasional job.
I've never used it before, but I would guess that trying to compress even 60 lb limbs would be very hard with that little screw mechanism. There is almost no leverage there and it could really give your hand a beating. Not sure, but thats what it looks like to me. If you don't think you will be using it very often, it may work for the occasional job.
My hydraulic jack was fouled up the other day so I put my bow in the bench press just to hold it, then used the bow master to press it.