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Offline inksoup

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converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
« on: February 29, 2012, 07:25:00 AM »
hi guys...

this is my bow,
 

i would like to make it take down since it is too long to fit in a car. 172cm.

i am planning to cut in the middle of the handle and on the backing side, place a steel like material with screews with nuts.

do you think this plan work? or what should i do?

with 3.2 cm and handle 23 cm.
shoot at 45 - 55 #

best.
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Offline psychmonky

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Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2012, 08:29:00 AM »
Depends on what tools you have available and your level of expertise. If money is not an issue, I would install a bow bolt. When its done, you simply twist the handle 1/4 turn and it pulls apart. That way there are no nuts or hinges to make the bow ugly. I think they sell for about $90 USD which I think is about 150-160 lira.

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Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2012, 09:06:00 AM »
Take a look at Big Jim's Bow company- he has a video build along that shows how to make a two piece TD.

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Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2012, 09:29:00 AM »
The solution is simple! You need a bigger vehicle!!  :smileystooges:  
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Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2012, 11:42:00 AM »
The Robertson, Connexion is the easiest and most reliable retro-fit that I have found.  The Bow Bolt and Big Jims method both work fine, but there is a good chance the riser may not be strong enough for those methods.
The broadhead used, regardless of how sharp, is nowhere as important as being able to place it in the correct spot.

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Offline inksoup

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Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2012, 04:31:00 AM »
thanks for everybody.

well i need bigger car. that's for sure.  :)

i will check about the bow bolt and see if i can find and install one.
but the problem i think, handle was not designed for the being take down.

i do not know anything about Connexion. FGI but google didn't say anything in a way i am looking.

best.
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