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Offline CaptainJ

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Spine Tester in a Box
« on: August 18, 2010, 08:47:00 PM »
Here's a spine tester that stores easily.
Not finished up real pretty, just a prototype but functional.

 


   


   
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

And a video of the works:
       

If you link to the video on Vimeo there, you'll also find a Lego robot cresting lathe.

If there is enough interest, I may draw up some plans or do a build along for the Spine Tester in a Box.

Thanks!
CJ
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Offline bjansen

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2010, 08:49:00 PM »
That is quite outstanding!
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Offline red hill

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2010, 09:15:00 PM »
Oh, man! That is way cool! What degrees do you hold, CaptainJ?
I like it.
Stan
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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2010, 10:06:00 PM »
I think a build along if definitely in order.  That is just way to cool, even if didn't check spine it would awesome, very nice workmanship.
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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 11:17:00 PM »
Holy cow...that is OUTSTANDING!  What a beautiful piece.
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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2010, 12:01:00 AM »
That thing is so sweet I wanna curse. But instead, can you please put together a build-a-long? Thanks you... from everybody who loves trad.
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Offline Rich Evans

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2010, 12:18:00 AM »
i see a build along in our future. awesome captainJ
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Offline SteveD

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2010, 07:43:00 AM »
Wow great idea. Looks fantasic
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Offline Jeremy

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2010, 07:59:00 AM »
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Originally posted by fish n chicks:
That thing is so sweet I wanna curse.
Couldn't have said it better myself!
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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2010, 08:10:00 AM »
Wow!
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Offline Apex Predator

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2010, 11:46:00 AM »
Wow! Wow! Wow!  Did I just say WWWWWWOOOOOOOOWWWWW!

Did you build it?
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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2010, 01:15:00 PM »
...I want one !!!!! VERY NICE
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Offline formerbutcher

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2010, 01:19:00 PM »
YES !!!!
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Offline Art B

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2010, 01:39:00 PM »
Now that's cool as all get-out CaptainJ! Couple queations. Why are your end post set at 28" instead of the standard 26" for wood arrows? Or do you have it set for the 1.94 lb weight @ 28"? Also, does that dial indicator run backards with that setup? Great craftsmanship all around! ART B
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Offline CaptainJ

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2010, 02:22:00 PM »
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Apex Predator asked:
Did you build it?
Yes. I got tired of the old beast taking precious garage space so I designed and built this one.

 
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Now that's cool as all get-out CaptainJ! Couple queations. Why are your end post set at 28" instead of the standard 26" for wood arrows? Or do you have it set for the 1.94 lb weight @ 28"? Also, does that dial indicator run backards with that setup? Great craftsmanship all around! ART B
Ha! The reason it's spaced at 28" is because I goofed. My draw length is 28" and I've been helping my son build some cane arrows and just had the # in my head. Pretty funny, didn't notice until I looked at the video and heard myself say 28"! Ah well, two more holes to drill and then I can say I designed it to be adjustable!

As for the dial indicator, it runs forward and stands straight up. That's why I went with the lever -for ease of use and reading. The lever is actually a parallelogram so the hook and press travel straighter up and down rather than sweeping in an arc.

Thanks for the encouraging comments gang!
And thanks Art for assuming I knew what I was doing!
CJ
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Offline Apex Predator

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2010, 03:20:00 PM »
I think you have won the traditional innovative idea of the year award with this one!
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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2010, 07:24:00 PM »
No kidding, Apex!  I agree...and Capt'n, do you sleep at night or do ideas like this continually keep you up?
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Offline chuprinko

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2010, 09:46:00 PM »
Amazing! Great job.  OK, I was starting to build a basic barebones tester, and now I want to smash it in shame.  Neil
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Offline traditionalman

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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2010, 10:13:00 AM »
I would love to see how to make one. Please do a build along.
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Re: Spine Tester in a Box
« Reply #19 on: August 20, 2010, 11:23:00 AM »
WOW, that's absolutely fantastic ! Great job. I would love to see how you did that.

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