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I have been on here quietly for a while now and this is my first post one here. I have gotten a lot of valuable info from everybody on here and I'm hoping that this post may give back to the AT community.

My DIY sight leveling jig overview and instructions.

The jig was very simple to make. You will need four 1.5" long bolts, a beam level (can be purchased at any lowes or Home Depot for around $6) and your bow sight with its mounting screws.

1) drill 4 holes just slightly smaller than the bolts

2) thread bolts in to drilled holes. This may take some effort to do if you do not have a tap to add threads to holes, but it can be done.

3) add one hole for bow sight to mount to. One is all you need as the sight needs to move. I used the screw that holds my sight to the bow

4) add bow sight and start leveling away

The bolts allow for you to level the base of the jig so when you level your sight it's level as well. Works just as well as any other sight leveling jig that's manufactured without the big price tag.
I hope this helps somebody out there and keeps them shooting straight! Any feedback or comments for how to improve upon my design is always appreciated!
 

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#4 ·
SWEET!!!
I actually bought a metal bracket to make a similar jig.
This is WAY better.
Thanks man!
It'll be done this weekend.
 
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#9 ·
Good idea ! But I would still put bow in vise and check sight against a level on string. Then draw bow to see if third axis is on.
 
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I'll try it ,price is right...
 
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Finished mine.
Same principle, just a little different.
I drilled and tapped the plastic, used furniture levelers for the legs.
Decided to go with a tripod design. Makes it s lot easier to level.
The rear leg is fixed, the two front are adjustable. Upside down wing nuts tighten against the plastic underneath to lock the legs in place.
I cut and drilled piece of scrap luan. I use this as a base. It goes over the top of the leg feet, then two 1 pound soft weights are added to keep everything in place.
Works like a charm and gives me a great starting point for third axis.
Thanks again for posting this idea!



 
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