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Sometimes it's a PITA to run to the nearest bow shop for minor maintenance. I've been looking at several DIY plans for various types, some looked a little intimidating, others were downright scary but in the end I opted for a hydraulic model as I had an old 1.5 tone bottle jack, various pieces of square tubing and angle iron, air craft cable, 3/8" nuts and bolts, wire nuts and loops. All I needed extra was 4' of 1.5" square tube, 3' of 1/2" round stock, a 3/4 cast iron threaded end cap, couple of 3/8" eye bolts, 2 boat rollers and a 1' each 1/2", 3/4" inner diameter automotive hose. This was the cheapest option by far, less then $20 but even if you had to buy everything, still under $75.
Links to an Xpress bow press plan
Link to a hydraulic press plan, the one I used with some modifications.
Scary engineering, not recommended
My modified version, added some adjustabilty. note that nothing permanent was welded on.
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Links to an Xpress bow press plan
Link to a hydraulic press plan, the one I used with some modifications.
Scary engineering, not recommended
My modified version, added some adjustabilty. note that nothing permanent was welded on.

image link