Bow press

[Buckhunter]

Have any of you guy's ever built a homemade press?I've been thinking about trying to build one and was wondering if anyone has any plan's on how to do it and what I would need for material's ect,ect.
They do not look like they would be that hard to build if you had a welder and a little bit of time.

 

[Rudd]

this will keep you busy for a while:
Hydraulic Bow Press
Ratchet/Alum Bow Press
Apple Style Bow Press
More info on the Apple style

 

[Buckhunter]

Thank's Rudd.I'm going to try to build the hydrolic jack type.I'll put up a pic if and when it's done.

 

[Rudd]

If you are building a hydraulic then this one has a little more of the details. Good luck.

 

[Rudd]

Also here.

 

[Buckhunter]

Thank's again Rudd.I'll put up a pic when it's done.

 

[Liv4Rut]

you will all cringe, but you got to do what you got to do sometimes , i've pulled my bow back had a buddy insert a screwdriver in the cam and when it comes around it catches the limb and there is no tension, cheap (probably unsafe) bow press

 

[TreestandR]

A good press is a must have item for any serious bow shooter. The ones shown should all do the trick... but... (no offense here all), the lift mechanism could be improved for safety reasons. I would be glad to post some pics, but I'm not certain how to do so. I'll try, so accept my apology in advance if I post dead end HTML here. Some "how to post" a pic help from those who know is appreciated.

Woops... need to clarify... the cable lift mechanism is the one I speak of improving. Not the Apple style.

 

[TreestandR]

Lots of adjustment here... no cable required. The black electric cord seen draped over the press is attached to a clamp stlye light for improved visibility in my basement. The little dog in the 2nd picture is not included.