DIY - Gadget Adapter

[DanielB89]

I recently acquired a HIPS blind from a good friend and I needed a gadget adapter to make it work out.  I didn't want to wait for one to come in, and i am definitely a DIY type of guy any way, I mean, who isn't?  

A quick trip to a local ACE Hardware to pick up a 5/16 x 24 coupling and I was ready for action.

   


Then the hard part.. what do I mount it to?  

I went to some scrap wood we had and after testing a few different things, I settled on a 2x2 piece of wood that I cut about 4" long.  

After I got it cut, just to add to the sex appeal, I added a really fancy(haha) angle cutting back towards the coupling, drilled a 1/2" hole in the center and then inserted the coupling.  

You'll definitely see how fancy and precise I am with this pic..
   

After I sent a picture to a friend, he replied, "that's hideous".  haha. So I took the time to add some really good looking leather work to it:

   

After the glue dried, I then had to come up with some mounting hardware..

I decided on some nails and a bicycle inter tube.

Here is it mounted up:
   


Over all, It will serve it's purpose in function, but leaves A LOT to be desired in the craftsmanship category.  


Thanks for taking the time to read this.  


Side note:  

It doesn't work very well on HOPE, but on my 1 piece bows it works GREAT!

[fnshtr]

Cool. I may have to make one for attaching my string tracker. Thanks for the idea.

[Holm-Made]

How do you wrap your fingers around the grip?  LOL

[DanielB89]

Originally posted by Holm-Made:
How do you wrap your fingers around the grip?  LOL

that's a big problem with this bow.  But on my one piece, it doesn't have the limbs to go around, so it works perfect!

[kenneth butler]

You scared me. For a minute there I thought you were going to nail it on.  :^) >>>-----> Ken

[Roy from Pa]

Yupper, you are definitely a red neck.. LOL

[DanielB89]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Yupper, you are definitely a red neck.. LOL

It's a little rough, Roy.  But it is very functional! lol.

[longstiks]

Do all rednecks have feet growing out of their wrists      ?
Denny

[Red Beastmaster]

Yeah, those feet are freaking me out!

[TealCoin]

I may be missing something, but what is the purpose behind this device?

Hideous is a great description!!!              

As long as it is cheap and functional though, I don't guess it matters much!

Bisch

[Roy from Pa]

I think it for fishing...

[Tater]

Looks functional enough....?

  Your being a DIY kinda guy skills, need a little fine tuning...Nothing a little duct tape and baling wire can't fix...  

[DanielB89]

Originally posted by TealCoin:
I may be missing something, but what is the purpose behind this device?

Look up HIP blind. That'll explain what's it's for.

[Archie]

My Widow recurve was a surprise gift from my dad.  Now I'm glad he had a stabilizer mount installed when they built it!  

But I've got to hand it to you, that DIY adapter is energy well spent if it works for you!