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Title: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
Post by: inksoup on February 29, 2012, 07:25:00 AM
hi guys...

this is my bow,
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pKklle93cQ0/T04YA778nJI/AAAAAAAAAZo/0mA6yrblkiA/w580-h435-k/IMG00242-20111117-1656.jpg)

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.
Title: Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
Post by: psychmonky 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.

That's just me though.
Title: Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
Post by: Trux Turning 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.
Title: Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 29, 2012, 09:29:00 AM
The solution is simple! You need a bigger vehicle!!  :smileystooges:  
Dave.
Title: Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
Post by: Walt Francis 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.
Title: Re: converting long bow to a take down - sugession needed -
Post by: inksoup 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.