Bow Press - Homemade Bow Vice

[@DaveWirth]

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[@rcrosby9]

Love this design, love how the video was done. So short and simple, no wasted time, offering the important design and construction but not making it long and complicated with details, allowing the viewer to figure those details out on their own. Made one yesterday and it works great. Thank you

[@jake30966]

I concur , no waffling on because they like yhe sound of theory own voices or trying to make things look complicated to make them seen smarter , direct and to the point just the way I like em

[@mikeponti2605]

You my man are a genius. I've been thinking in my head for weeks how to build my own press and all the other ideas on KZbin aren't neer as simple as this. Two thumbs up 👍👍

[@pauli2062]

Heading to the garage right now to make this. Great idea!

[@petersoares1516]

Great idea. Thanks for the instruction. I just made one using scrap pieces of cedar 4x4 (from a mailbox post). This eliminated the gluing of multiple plywood pieces. I used it to change the strings and cables on my crossbow. I removed the limbs/riser from the bow and this new press worked perfectly. Really like the fact that I don't have to buy another piece of equipment that gets used 1x per year.

[@edwinherrera-nieto-]

I just have to say awesome idea, thanks for putting this out there for us po people, or financially handicapped people.

[@jamesgoodrich8355]

Out freaking standing. I have an easy green for my compounds but thats too big for my crossbow. This is perfect THANKS

[@komododragon4242]

This was a great video. The glue in my clamp blocks are drying as I write this. Tomorrow afternoon I'll drill them out out and start working on my bow. Thanks man.

[@h2oecho]

wounder if it will work with crossbows?

[@jamesmikkelson7636]

Genius clamp. I'm definitely going to build one of these this week. Thanks for the clear directions, explanations, in a short, to-the-point video!

[@michaelbrown2678]

Great Idea! Plus if you want a lil more stability,you can make the middle piece of plywood wood block T shape. This would provide a lil bit more of a stable base when it sits on the table.

[@coelhjo]

I made this and it works great. Instead of plywood though, I cut the wood blocks from a hickory log and oversized them for extra strength. Important note: use a 1 1/8" drill bit to drill holes to accommodate the 3/4" pipe.

[@homesteadonomics]

This looks like a great option…thanks for the ideas!😊🙏 Joe

[@alanmacdonald89]

Brilliant! Quick fix for stopping the block snagging on pipe is to insert a piece plastic pipe (plumbing) to make sleeve in to the hole of the block

[@jake30966]

You should market these as a kit , im sure you would make a small fortune , if you do put me down for one 👍👍👍

[@TheOtherGuybo]

What I think is - Thank You. Simple and effective design. I will make same for the compound bow (my first) which I received today.

[@nedyarb7215]

Not only is this a great idea but also its a VERY well made video 👏👏👏

[@milansekularac6196]

The cable style presses you mention in the beggining work just fine. Like Bowmaster. And they are portable. Your DIY design is good as well for home use. The critical point is laminating that thick plywood for clamps, otherwise it would be dangerous.

[@edricheson]

Thank you Dave! All the best to you!

[@chazzec]

Great idea !!! And I have plenty of pipe clamps too! Gona get fancy with mine. Heheheh

[@paulstanley4590]

Love it. Great video easy to understand. The only thing I might do is just add a piece to make a wider base so it’s a little bit more stable but other than that great idea.

[@ryanwallaker188]

I put my bar in a big vice so very sturdy and wont move works great

[@JamesJohnson-qy6ce]

Hell yeah Buddy!!! That is awesome!!! Making one today!!! Great video !!

[@rattlinbucks]

Got a similAr setup never tried it but dish soap may work as a bar lube also would clean up good.

[@Zt3v3]

I use a ratchet strap and a cable come-a-long in tandem.

[@callsignmohas5190]

Definitely onto something I was thinking about making a bar clamp bow press and sure shit your video pops up. Instead of using wood blocks I may use a welder make a taller clamp that allows the string to face up for restringing a bow at home or possibly using laminated two by sixes about 16” in length Rad video man!!

[@999gloryhog]

thanks I am on my third set of boards. some deminsions would be helpful

[@benderbendingrodriguez2245]

That's exatly what i was looking for. i like you Man! we have the same way of figureing things out. Thank you, have a nice day!

[@raysesma6944]

You could elongate the whole on that side vertically so it could slide as you loosen the clamp. It would allow the wood to tilt.

[@SteveFlanery]

Thanks simple pretty straight forward. I like to do my own stuff this will help

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

Cool tips. Like the shirt I have one just like it .its a really great winter hunting shirt.

[@dewitnow10661]

Awesome invention, nice job my man!

[@asmajda]

Amazing. This worked for me, I had to do a combination of the press and ratchet straps. This is incredibly dangerous but it works.

[@goodsonsadventures4529]

Awesome idea 👍 thank you for sharing

[@ericbommer2280]

I have the cable clamp you showed, it works great for me. But I think I like your d sign better.

[@kevindonahue7355]

That is awesome looks like it works well it probably would work for crossbow I'm thinking thanks for the idea very helpful may you have a nice day

[@kenferguson2095]

Hi could s&c be changed using this press on a xbow

[@hilltopper600]

great idea i already have the clamp

[@jake30966]

Does the pipe have to be threaded at one end ?

[@DaveWirth]

Ya at 1 end. The clamp twists on to the threaded end. The other clamp has that sliding spring lock

[@GertTown]

How did you figure that the portable bow presses don't work? They work great on most bows and are much easier to use than this homemade press. They also allow better access to the cams and string yokes.

[@GertTown]

I actually have the portable and I made one similar to this one with a few modifications. The cheap one finally came apart while pressing a,bow but this wood one is still working strong.

[@TheresaVanStraten]

In the process of making this described bow press . I know the plywood block is 2.25" thick, what are the height and width dimensions of this plywood block that you made? ... Thnx

[@DaveWirth]

Not sure. But the plywood was 3 pieces, each 3/4" so the thickness is 2.25" thick. Width is maybe 3" and height maybe 7".

[@Predatorbybow]

Whats the length(height) of the upright pieces glued together? Great idea!

[@DaveWirth]

I don't really remember, i'll have to measure. They can be any size, just have to clear the limbs, cams... I think they are probably 9" tall and 4" wide.

[@Bido11561]

Could you remove a Mathews cam to change top hats with this type of press?

[@DaveWirth]

probably. YOu might not have enough room though to get at the cams.

[@bradkiewiet4268]

Whoever told you the csble presses don't work lied to you they work just fine as long as you do it right which isnt every hard to figure out

[@estebanpavez3162]

Lots of user error on this type of item. 😂

[@LugerBrasil]

Does this press allows limbs exchanges on a compound bow?

[@DaveWirth]

It would allow you to remove the strings. Then you could replace the limbs without the press

[@Slabforkhomestead]

I love this idea and I have what I need to do it. Do you think this would be stout enough for a crossbow?

[@DaveWirth]

I don't know. I was always very cautious when it was pressed in there. But it should probably work with a crossbow. You can see a couple examples at 1:42 where they used steel instead of wood. That would be stronger, but harder to build.

[@douglasguenter9982]

That’s beautiful, thank you!

[@RonaldThurston-q4q]

GREAT IDEA!

[@kippicarella3568]

Used 2x4 and it is great!

[@howiemoth3847]

2 things, floor wax instead of grease and tack wood strips next to clamp flats to negate twist.

[@pensnut08]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Nice job! So you could use this method to ease the bow completely out (I stripped a limb bolt... My bad)?

[@vikbon1627]

пресс нужен только в случае сборки compound bow , у которого болты на карманах , не позволяют полностью ослабить тетиву и троса ! если лук собран , и требуется замена тросов и тетивы , или регулировки , достаточно иметь под рукой обычную зажигалку или любой предмет такого же размера ( дерево , пластмасса ) - упираемся коленом в Riser , оттягиваем тетиву на 5 см , и вставляем предмет в блок , который упрётся в плечё при отпускании тетивы .

[@austinmabry8462]

There absolutely IS a good way of releasing ratchet straps in a controlled manner. A few seconds of looking at how the mechanism should make this method abundantly clear to anybody with opposable thumbs. But yeah, it's not ideal.

[@David0lyle]

I love it, I’m restringing crossbows. The ratchet strap (at least the smallest ones. ) literally CANNOT exert enough force. The handles bend.

[@terrygippert7208]

Thank you for your information

[@TimothyKittelson]

If you used a piece of 1" nominal PVC pipe in each hole as a bushing, I'm thinking it might fix the binding problem...🤔

[@Zelleram55]

Looks good, do you think you could Take a cam all the way out, as in to change cam to different draw mod like the old Mathews solocams

[@DaveWirth]

I don't know, probably not. There's not a lot of room to work on the cams between the wood blocks.

[@echo1er]

Thanks

[@1959jimbob]

Good idea but the bow needs to be string up on this type of press and the cams have got to be totally clear so you can remove them and or replace the cables and string. The way you are demonstrating with the string down will be doable IF there is enough clearance for the serving jigs to be easily rotated around the string. Plus those cams must be totally clear so they can be removed.

[@tasosissaakidis8506]

will this work with a crossbow?

[@DaveWirth]

Maybe, but might be very wobbly. Would have to clamp it down to prevent from tipping.

[@B-Rivendell]

I love your design and I'm using it as a base to make my own. I ran into a snag though and I'd like your advice. What size drill bit did you use? I missed it when you said the hole size, and assumed 3/4 inch pipe meant the outer diameter when its the inner. I measured out the outer diameter at 1-1/16 inch, or 27mm. Did you use a one inch drill bit (spade or Forstner), then sand the inside of the holes? How much wiggle room is there from pipe to wood clamp?

[@DaveWirth]

I don't remember the hole size. But i do remember that it was just a tiny bit too small. And had to use a rasp/file to enlarge it a little. You want the pipe to be snug though. I used a forstner bit.

[@B-Rivendell]

@@DaveWirth Ah. Cool. Thank you for the info. And I'll definitely not forget to grease the wood clamp. Again, great job on the bow press!

[@danielruprecht8932]

Looks good from my house👍🎯

[@totalpkg6912]

Like it thx .ply way to go

[@jeffmwoods]

great presentation , thanks

[@gebsdojo]

Great video, thanks!

[@longbow7848]

I like it.

[@sahhull]

No need for grease... rub some candle wax in the hole for the pipe and that will lubricate and stop it sticking.

[@Bionicbunnywabbit]

Just a heads up you CAN walk a ratchet strap down. Its not hard

[@Gibsonlife573]

All good till wood breaks or some thing goes bad just saying with easy green no its not cheap but they got ur back

[@dmax06]

I like it! Thanks!

[@trwhitford65]

Nailed it ..........

[@damianmlamb]

Absolutely perfect

[@a.lame.username.]

Brilliant 🤘

[@armymartinez2702]

Great idea

[@timr3191]

That’s awesome!! Thx Brother

[@jasonito1723]

Anybody try this on beyond parallel limbs?

[@zenegillette3938]

Cool job, thx. Saved me big bucks. Zene

[@mrsvsgm5709]

Worried about one 2x4 how many pounds you pulling on your bow you could use 1/2” thick board if it’s all you have even with the notches take a bow scale pull your bow slowly and watch how many pounds it takes to get the string back far enough to work on you might be surprised on how little weight it takes all cams are different

[@byronelkins6706]

Great idea, was checking out the bow presses online, way over priced.

[@markstevenson3880]

Might have a solution for you NOT to use the hammer retraction method. This is a very old and simple method for what you are trying to do. Get a short length of BRASS pipe 1" ID and this becomes the sleeve on your pipe spine. Glue it into your wood (clamp screw end). Note: BRASS has a natural lubricant characteristic with porosity and with a few drops of oil, will remain viable for many years. Do this for both press ends for a professional job. Approx. $15/ft of pipe

[@Bionicbunnywabbit]

You can "walk" the ratchet down. Just FYI

[@harshtoke]

I love you

[@tlungzen1192]

Sound like you want me to just by a press rather than do my own

[@desertBirdDogs]

Really bad idea on a modern past parallel bow

[@orlandoneal9883]

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