Bow Press: Home Build Pics

[Ambush]

I bought a new back-up bow for an up-coming trip. And of course neither of the presses that I use now will work on the PSE Bow Madness because of the past-parallel limb design.

So time to bite the broadhead and get to work on a press that will do all of them. I hate spending money on things that I can build for a fraction of the cost and I can often take advantage of cheap labour [mine] and incooperate improvements.

So here is the raw press. I'll use it a bit and make any adjustments/additions before I take it apart and paint it.
Because I'm a saver/scrounger, I have less than $65 into it so far. It's based on the EE-Z press which retails for about $500.

A few pieces gathered up.http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/0049.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19439&size=big&cat=500&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)

The limb fingers and mounts

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/00118.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19440&size=big&cat=500&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)



Main tube with bearing mount welded on.
The Acme threaded rod with a bearing seat welded and machined
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/0029.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19441&size=big&cat=500&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)



The bearing on the Acme rod
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/00314.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19442&size=big&cat=500&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)

And the Acme rod and bearing in the outside tube
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/00410.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19443&size=big&cat=500&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)

[hardnocks]

I have built 3 press based on the e z press . I didn`t use acme thread i just used grade 8 ready rod . The most it cost me was about 20 bucks apiece

[.330 Dakota]

Not trying to be rude or disrespectfull at all, but doesn't a rachet strap do the same job?

[Ambush]

I machined a few bushings to act as guides.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/00511.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19444&size=big&cat=&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)


More UHM for tube guides.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/00210.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19445&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)


The fingers can be independently adjusted for any limb angle or limb add on's.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/00315.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19446&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)



The one finger can be screwed back and forth to fit any limb width.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/00412.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19447&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)


The press mostly assembled.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/00512.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19448&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)

[Ambush]

One end.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/00610.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19449&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)


And the other.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/00712.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19450&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)


The Bow Madness in the press.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/0088.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19451&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)


Right now, I have the fingers wrapped with hockey tape. Thats temporary. I'll machine inserts for different applications.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/0098.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19452&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)



I may mount my home-made bow vise on the press later to.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/0117.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19453&perpage=18&ppuser=7841)

[Ambush]

I will consider different mounting options for a while before I committ. It may go on a stand or just clamp to a bench when I need it. A pivot is also an option, buy I'm not sure how usefull.

I also need a heavy hand wheel to turn the scew with, about 6" - 8" in diameter, if anybody has one.

[hardnocks]

good looking press ambush . Once you start using a linear press you will throw all the others away .

[hardnocks]

look for an old sewing machine . the wheel on that should be big enough .

[Ambush]

look for an old sewing machine . the wheel on that should be big enough .

I want something heavy, so when I give it a spin, it will go for awhile.
I may have to liberate one from a lathe at work.:mrgreen:

[killman]

Looks good, one thing though. You should have made two:mrgreen:

[Bow Walker]

He's right! Now that right there is a marketable product for sure. Let me know...

[mntbowhunter]

pretty neat Ambush. It will be way easier for you to do all my bow maintenance now.

[Bowzone_Mikey]

thats what I want to build Rod ... Just havent gotten around to making up the peices ... .. I have the Acme rod and nuts ... just nothing else ...

now that you know how to do it .. You can build me one once I bring down the Acme thread huh ...

:)

[Ambush]

It will be way easier for you to do all my bow maintenance now.

The least I can do for a guy that packs half my stuff up the mountains. And again in six weeks!!

[mntbowhunter]

No problem buddy. The packs are going to be much heavier on the way down too. Hopefully we get old dying decrepid billies with wasting away bodies and huge horns. I think Thin Air has a big pack to help me out this year too. Cant wait!

[cainer]

well-i know nothing about compounds, so i'll ask-whats the bow press for? if you need to change the string or somethin'?

[Ambush]

well-i know nothing about compounds, so i'll ask-whats the bow press for? if you need to change the string or somethin'?

Changing strings, adding string accessories, peeps, leeches, anything you have to split the string for. Rotating strings to train peep sights. Work on cams and cam axles and bearings.
Makes life much easier if you don't have to head to a shop every time something needs doing. I like to do everything myself, so that means having the tools.
Many of the newer bows have very specific requirements for pressing or the warranty is void.

[killman]

The least I can do for a guy that packs half my stuff up the mountains. And again in six weeks!!

Do you rent these guy out? :mrgreen:

[Ambush]

Do you rent these guys out? :mrgreen:

I work'em pretty hard, 'cause I'm lazy, so they're pretty worn out by the end.:mrgreen:

[Eagle1]

Nice press, a definate must have for the parrallel limb bows now adays.
I built one last year, and I also built my own "hooter shooter"
I'm not that good with the computer so don't know how to post pics.

[Bow Walker]

That press that you built is the nearest thing to the Last Chance brand that I have seen. It'll press any bow on the market - today, or yesterday. Great one. A "must-have".