I just bought this bow press, I have no idea what kind it is and I dont know how to use it either. It was only $50 so if I cant figure out how to use it I might just sell it but not sure. Im going to be using it mostly on my hoyt carbon spyder turbo 2014 model.
My thought on this is your bow is placed below the two inner gold color pins with them on the limb
and very close to the end of the riser. The outer gold color pins will be placed below the upper end
of the limb and below the cam (closer to the riser) so when pressing the limbs, the cams will not
be damaged. The main cross bar of the press is adjustable to narrow or widen to accommodate the
length of the riser. The limb end pins (outer gold pins) can be moved in or out to adjust that required
length. The valve near the base of the jack is then tightened clockwise with the handle and then the
handle is replaced as shown in your picture and pumped to extend the jack piston to compress the
bow. As the bow is being compressed the outer pieces of square tubing will hinge upward. To decompress
the bow, slowly open the valve you previously closed, very slowly while checking to make sure your string
and cables are seated properly. The purpose of the two springs is to return the jack piston to the lower or
closed position. All the best.
Well this sucks, at least it was cheap. This was my second option it was a little more expensive, thats why I got the other one but do you think it would be better?
Well this sucks, at least it was cheap. This was my second option it was a little more expensive, thats why I got the other one but do you think it would be better?
This is the first bow press I have bought so I'm not sure what you mean by fingers. Is there a link or pictures or something you could attach so I know what you mean or could you explain what you mean by fingers. Sorry if that sounds stupid.
Stay away from the solid pin CROW BAR presses. You REALLY want a full size FINGERTIP bow press. FINGERTIP bow presses, the FINGERS of the bow press
push on the ends of the LIMBs.
Biggest issue I see is that you don't have room for a very long riser in those presses. I have fingers and pins to upgrade older presses, but I think the perameters of those presses might better suit restringing some crossbows or old school cast riser, 16" limb bows. Always puzzles me when guys spend thousands on a bow and then as little as possible on the one piece of supporting equiptment that will either maintain it or crush it.. lol
Here are examples though for refference. Those presses aren't useless, but not suited for your particular use. I'm sure you could get your money back out of it from someone that wants to take care of the crossbows like a broad limbed compound or a recurve. as long as everything was reasonably beefy in structure.
Crowbar bow presses...have arms that SWING like a draw bridge. The arms pivot on a hinge, and the LEFT arm rotates clockwise, and the RIGHT arm rotates counter-clockwise.
A fingertip bow press is a LINEAR press, and ONE side of the fingertip press is stationary (does not move)
and the other side of the fingertip press moves in a horizontal line.
Thanks for all the advise. I haven't actually tryed to press my bow in it I wanted to know how or at least have a good idea on how. I think I'm gonna scrape it and get a good one like an EZ press or something
Just a suggestion here------you have a lot of research and learning to do before you stick a $1500+ bow into any press. If I were you I would probably suggest you find someone that owns one or ask your local pro shop(they can help you get the correct press also) to show you how to properly press a bow in a proper press.
Just from your two pictures and and your questions you have a lot of research to do before you buy again.
By the way EZ Green press would IMHO be your best buy.
I've used LCA's presses, they are awesome quality.
I've build a linear press that worked fine while it lasted.
The Synunm press is comfortable as well, but not as quick to jump into and out of as a solid metal one, but you can take it along to the field / range with ease.
Contact 92safari on here...he makes a similar style press that he calls the pac press and has fingers and u pins for his press that might work on the one you have and would allow that press to work with pretty much any bow out there
Carbon bows are nice. I've had several. Only thing about all the carbon bows in the past is that eventually they crack and thats the end of it. Main thing I'd look for is a tip pressing action and a means of riser support so you minimize stress transferred to the riser. Also; Do alot of research on bow maintainence, using modern limb tip presses, and carbon bow issues so you'll be ready to safely tackle what you need to without any unexpected mishaps that might otherwise commonly occur..
There's a variety of presses to look at. Just start researching what would best meet your needs..
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