Home archery shop components?

[cscott144]

If you're getting the LCA Press just go ahead and get the limb lock kit. The original fingers will work for a little while but at the rubber material wears and smooths bows will start wanting to shoot out, especially beyond parallel limb bows.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

You can solve that issue by getting the total vise press instead

 

[cscott144]

I trust the Last Chance with the limb lock kit more.

 

[MountainTracker]

Alot has already been covered here. Heres some pics of my setup.

A couple of things I didnt see mentioned -

A stand for your arrows while vanes are drying. I 3d printed mine.

a soft arrow length mat for applying wraps evenly (if you use wraps)

good lighting - cant stress this one enough. That bar light mounts right to my press and was 30 bucks on Amazon.

paper tuner stand, and a target at shooting height for tuning ( not sitting on the ground) this is a home made pvc paper tuner and a harbor freight furniture dolly with some 2x4s to make a raised platform for the target.

I love the OMP vise for setting levels and micro tuning, but for general wrenching on the bow I use this cheap evercatch I got off Amazon. It holds the bow at the grip instead of the limbs, and i feel its more secure than the OMP if I need to torque on something. I think its a BAP knockoff.

Chronograph and tripod to hold it, if you feel like you need one.

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Oh I like that green arrow holder


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[BigSky]

Get a stubby allen wrench set. You won't need it all of the time; but, when you do, it's frustrating not to have it. I'd recommend one or the other of the LCA set or Easton set. Heck, I bought both. Here are links to each:

Last Chance ReachIt Wrench Set

Pocket archery tool for people who work on their equipment Short Stubby hex wrenches are designed to fit into tight spots, here is a tool that puts these in a set Hex bit driver opens up many possibilities, the ReachIt Wrench Set includes 12 hex bits to get you started Aluminum side plates...

lancasterarchery.com

Easton Stubby 10 pc. Allen Wrench Set - XL

• Short arm & ball end design for reaching into tight fitting screws • Perfect for working around sights and rests • Standard sizes: 1/4, 7/32, 3/16, 5/32, 9/64, 1/8, 7/64, 3/32, 5/64, 1/16

lancasterarchery.com

 

[Healthy Scratch]

I'm still assembling my shop. So far:
For arrows:
Carbon Express arrow saw (with dust collector)
G5 squaring jig
LCA Vane Master
For the bow:
BPA pro-shop vice
Assorted tool and levels
(Bow press is next on the list)

 

[coy17]

Only different piece I'll add is mfjj's draw board from podium archer. It makes setting 3rd axis way easier and less finicky than shooting it in

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Imo the best third axis tool is the knuckle from total vise

 

[Rebo]

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)

In my opinion you can get away with not having a vice, you can use the press to hold a bow for a lot of stuff you'd use a vise for. I would get a drawboard before a vise, it is unreal how much better you will get at setup and understanding how your bow works when you can watch the system work all the way through the cycle. Good measuring devices are great to have when you are setting up or checking, I like T-handle drivers, and i keep a notebook handy. A decent draw scale, arrow scale, and a chronograph are always nice to have.

I have the EZ green, fantastic press from a fantastic company. I wish I had saved up and went with the Ultimate EZ, I do a lot of work for friends and family and as they have spread the word I've had to turn down some crossbow shooters because I can't press those.

check out the BAP vise, if you have the coin it's a heck of a vise and will be what I upgrade to from my LCA

I built a DIY drawboard for way less than you can buy one, it's my best investment, being able to see the bow at full draw and everywhere else in the cycle is priceless when you are setting timing/sync
can your jig do both L/R helical and a straight?

arrow saw in my opinion is less important than a squaring device and spinner, get a cheaper saw and spend money elsewhere.

 

[fatbacks]

While picking up my bow from being tuned today I asked if I could shoot through paper to verify it was good. Wanted to charge me $100 and made me feel kind of like an idiot for even asking.

They’ve done some really hit or miss work on my bows over the past year.

Being in a smaller town they’re my only option but I’m done with them.

Pulling the trigger on some levels, a bow press and draw board soon. Already have my arrow building setup. Will be a steep learning curve but will be nice to be liberated from the local bow shop.


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[ddowning]

In my opinion you can get away with not having a vice, you can use the press to hold a bow for a lot of stuff you'd use a vise for. I would get a drawboard before a vise, it is unreal how much better you will get at setup and understanding how your bow works when you can watch the system work all the way through the cycle. Good measuring devices are great to have when you are setting up or checking, I like T-handle drivers, and i keep a notebook handy. A decent draw scale, arrow scale, and a chronograph are always nice to have.

I have the EZ green, fantastic press from a fantastic company. I wish I had saved up and went with the Ultimate EZ, I do a lot of work for friends and family and as they have spread the word I've had to turn down some crossbow shooters because I can't press those.

check out the BAP vise, if you have the coin it's a heck of a vise and will be what I upgrade to from my LCA

I built a DIY drawboard for way less than you can buy one, it's my best investment, being able to see the bow at full draw and everywhere else in the cycle is priceless when you are setting timing/sync
can your jig do both L/R helical and a straight?

arrow saw in my opinion is less important than a squaring device and spinner, get a cheaper saw and spend money elsewhere.

A guy could probably saw them with a dremel and then square them if he was highly motivated and short on cash.

 

[Black Titan]

A guy could probably saw them with a dremel and then square them if he was highly motivated and short on cash.

I use this el-cheapo from amazon to cut my arrows. For $66 its already paid for itself over a few dozen arrows both in gas for driving to my pro shop 2 hour round trip and the fee they charge to cut.

Not to mention the $$$ saved by me avoiding stepping foot in an archery shop lol! Im like a wife a hobby lobby or bath and body works when I go to the pro shop. Never can leave empty handed or with a full wallet.

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