Tools for working on your own bows!

[@justinwallace9045]

I just started getting back into archery after being away for 15+ years. SO many things have changed it's great to have videos like yours that gets me back up to speed. Thanks!

[@averagejackarchery]

So glad I can help! Best of luck as you get back into it. Never hesitate to ask questions if you want! God bless.

[@Kimchi_Mike]

This is the video that finally made me buy my own press and work on my own bow. Thank you so much!

[@caniswolf3394]

Excellent video. I've been a serious archer/bow hunter for many years and have worked on all my bows and related equipment and have come up the hard way of learning the "how to's" on my own....not the best way to learn, but we do what we can !! I have a ton more tools than you described here (as I'm sure you do too !!) that are an absolute must have for bow maintenance. "Bow Medic" bow press....I have 2 of them!! Love them !!! I used mine to do everything on my bows. I bought a Jennings BTR and upgraded it to a BTR Pro using my bow press !! I fabricated my own arrow spinner, bow holder, I even make my own wall-mounted bow racks . Thanks for all your video work!!

[@anthonydominguez9585]

Thanks I've been wondering how to start working on my own bows. A lot of websites listed items out of my price range. Now I have an idea of where to start.

[@CBJ_OFFICIAL]

thank you very much you answered most of my questions about bows and for that i hope you keep doing what your doing

[@torreyintahoe]

Seems like a bow vice would be number one.

[@pmartin924]

Always love the videos, great job.

[@TheAllankuz]

Started working on my own equipment four years ago, and I wish I would have made the jump many years ago! Start up can be pricey and when I started my I did feel it in the wallet, wish, thanks for supplying cheaper alternatives!

[@adamdowning3892]

You’re like the Bob Ross of archery channels...

[@averagejackarchery]

There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.

[@hvonwolfenstein2638]

The next video should be about common bow tuning tech tips! ie: how to install peeps, center shot, etc. You do great work - I love your videos! I find you to be very sincere and passionate about the sport of archery hunting. God bless!

[@averagejackarchery]

Thanks for the input, I just might do that! Glad you enjoy the content!

[@Flexaret]

Great video, I personally use the Bowmaster press and agree 100% with what you say, sadly an LCA Ez Green costs £500 (about $650 US) here in the UK so almost as expensive as my complete target compound set up. Like you I've used the Bowmaster to remove cams so that I could replace the bushings, slow? yes but I have mine set to size for my bow and held in position with cable ties. A cheap alternative to D loop pliers is a set of exernal circlip pliers as they actually open when you squeeze the handles, as for allen keys I find the US brand Bondhus to be about the best, they always fit the allen screws really well which reduces the chance of rounding them out. On the subject of home built draw boards, if you find the 'clicks' on the winch don't provide a fine enough adjustment swap out the wire cable or webbing strap for some strong small diameter cord such as 5mm dyneema used on sailing dinghies, run the cord through a small pulley and back to a fixed position on the winch, doubling the line back reduces the amount of cord drawn with every click by half (and also reduces the effort by half) Another useful tool that you can build and one that I know you have is of course an arrow saw One thing I should mention about the clip on bubble levels is that you ideally want to check that the bubble vial is glued in place dead square, I had one where the vial on the arrow level was off square so it changed depending on which way it was clipped to the arrow. Anyway, thanks for sharing, I still use the rubber band trick when tying nock points, that was a great tip. Cheers.

[@sahhull]

Greetings fellow UK archer. I use a rubber band for figuring out my peep placement on a new string. Arrow saw... I use my lathe and a dremil flexidrive in the tool post with a cutting disc... Counter rotating against each other it gives a lovely and accurate cut. With my bow master. Ive made a wooden bow cradle to hold my bow in place.

[@breannasellers3066]

Thank you!

[@darrellhacker4246]

Pretty good job there bud.

[@caniswolf3394]

Oh, yeah. Almost forgot....what I use quite often for making lateral arrow rest adjustments is a large rubber band and 2 "long stem" allen wrenches of the same size to fit into the limb bolts.. I also cut 2 pieces of arrow (according to the size of the arrow you will be shooting) to fit over the allen wrenches. These make for a cheap, but indispensable tool for aligning the lateral (side to side) adjustment of an arrow rest. I'm sure you use (or at least have used) this method for your own bow set ups and know what I'm talking about. Perhaps you could do a video on this area.

[@sahhull]

Bit late to the party on this one but.. That draw board... Always point in a safe direction and have an arrow nocked, just in case. I use a bow master and Ive made a wooden cradle to hold my bow. Ive also made a wooden string jig so I make my own strings and cables. I have the yellow plastic levels that clip onto the string and arrow for alignment.. They are fairly cheap, there is no benefit to buying the expensive ones unless you must have a brand name on kit no one will see. If you plan on working on your release... Have a very large ziplock bag, and open the release inside the bag. there are several springs under pressure just waiting to ping out (Could save your eye sight and save hours of fun playing hide n seek with a spring)

[@spoonseybabe]

hey love your vids thanks bye

[@aaronsweek6766]

Maybe you have already and I just missed it but if not you should make a video on how you would sharpen a broad head

[@jimmylopez8305]

Can you test shot a wisker bisket and a drop away rest

[@nickotto4539]

Great shop setup! One day I hope to dive into working on my own bow. Luckily I have a great archery shop a few miles from me, awesome work, and tolerates me asking questions like a 4 year old. "So, why...?"

[@bowhunter0762]

You forgot a bow vise.

[@sahhull]

No need.

[@RobertMaz]

Is pennswood classifieds still a thing because I can't not find a link to them on Google?

[@averagejackarchery]

classifieds.rennug.com/classifieds/categoryListing.cgi?viewcategory=Archery

[@jdonez8347]

Contemplating getting a press for my own home bow shop, you still recommend this ez press? I plan on sticking with hoyt bows for now. Any input is much appreciated.

[@averagejackarchery]

Yes. LCA and their EZ lineup are the best bang-for-the-buck out there.

[@jdonez8347]

@@averagejackarchery Bet appreciated the input sir. I'm gonna keep on watching and liking the content, keep it up buddy. If your doing anything with magnified compound bow sights, a video on that would be awesome in my opinion.

[@davidgearardo1788]

Jack, if you have a solo cam, what type of tuning do I need to be looking at for the cam?

[@averagejackarchery]

Solo cam bows usually have witness tick marks on the cam that show where the buss cable should be sitting when the bow is a brace.

[@vaportrail226]

Hey! Thanks for the video! I have a question, wondering if a special press or equipment is need for beyond parallel bows. Just looking to change string and cables. Any advice is greatly appreciated, have a great day!!

[@averagejackarchery]

It depends on how beyond parallel the limbs are. The newer Hoyt's such as the Hyperforce need a very specific adapter or particular press to be pressed safely. Also the Bear Attack and Carnage. But most bows do not need anything out of the ordinary as long as it's a manufacturer approved.

[@vaportrail226]

@@averagejackarchery It's an Obsession Evolution. Thanks for the reply

[@averagejackarchery]

@@vaportrail226 Yep! Than you'll be fine.

[@vaportrail226]

@@averagejackarchery Great! I've been needing to learn this for awhile. I mean, I've been changing the string on my recurve for years... Anyway, just found your channel and look forward to going through your videos. Really like your presentation style. Keep up the great work!

[@davidgearardo1788]

Mossy oak should sponsor your channel, you are always advertising mossy oak. Lol