Home archery shop components?

[Thomasj1107]

For everyone that’s built an at home setup for working on your bow, what’s list of items that are must haves or that you’ve realized you needed through the process, and specific manufacturers or products you love would be great!

I’m starting with a press (what’s the difference between the LCA Ez green and other models?)

Vise (leaning towards OMP)

Draw board (LCA attachment)

Fletching jig (already have)

Arrow saw (saw this mod saw deluxe saw kit that looked interesting)

 

[bmart2622]

Squaring device and spin tester and obviously levels, allen wrenches, pliers, etc.....

 

[Billy Goat]

Some early EZ green models had the limb bracket pins welded on I think, makes them hard to upgrade if shopping used. Ez green isn't built quite as heavy as the regular LCA, and doesn't have the round hand wheel, otherwise I think the new versions are the same now, but lots of different limb press attachments now, which they add up in cost.

I'm not familiar with many other presses outside of LCA, but several reviews here of the Howard's Press.

The LCA drawboard is pretty pricey for what it is, convenient, but can spend a lot less to do the same thing, just will take up more space too.

I use the OMP vise, I like it, sure any of the ball mount vises are pretty similar.

Arrow saw, I just have an old Easton, don't really know much of what's out there currently. Some way to square arrows, I just use an A5 thing i think it is.


One thing I have found helpful personally is having my press mobile. Its nice to have it where you are shooting if you need a press to make tuning adjustments, thats getting antiquated anymore with limb shift/cam shifting solutions.

Good lighting, a little magnetic bolt pan, the flexible leads with alligator clips look really nice but I don't use them. Pin punches can be helpful in lining up limb holes and cams, or for holding a cam in place while working on it. Don't use a hammer on them, just handy for an axle replacement while putting on strings, etc.

Bearpaw makes a decent serving jig, the AAE isn't bad.

 

[svivian]

X2 on being mobile

 

[Chris in TN]

For whatever it's worth, have a plan to not breathe in the dust from cutting your arrow shafts. It's an easy thing to overlook but likely to be important in the long term. A shop vac with a jig to hold the hose near your cutter, would likely suffice, if you had a small-particle filter in your shop vac.

 

[realunlucky]

Check out the Howard's Total Vise system- https://www.rokslide.com/howards-total-vise-legacy-bow-press/

They also a really nice bow vise there is a couple review threads on here about them

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[doc holiday13]

For whatever it's worth, have a plan to not breathe in the dust from cutting your arrow shafts. It's an easy thing to overlook but likely to be important in the long term. A shop vac with a jig to hold the hose near your cutter, would likely suffice, if you had a small-particle filter in your shop vac.

x2

HEPA filters are generally available for most shop vacs

 

[Sizthediz]

I would not get the lca draw board or at least research the new model. The one I had the rope started to bind up causing issues. I ended up selling at a deep discount so new owner could get it repaired and I moved on to archery dezigns draw board. No problems noted with it. Just my opinion

 

[BigSky]

I highly recommend the Howard's Total Vice and Howard's Total Vise Legacy Press. They are the best I've ever used. Additionally, the attached draw board which comes as part of the press is a very nice and necessary addition. The draw board is not an extra expense so figure that into the cost when comparing to others and there is no need for extra fingers like some other press(es). I also recommend the Carbon Express arrow saw. I know you stated you already have a fletching jig. I've become quite fond of the Arizona EZ fletch and I don't see how anything can be quicker fletching a dozen arrows than two of these. If starting over I might consider the new OMP Phoenix fletching jig. Good luck with your accumulation of equipment. It's a fun journey.