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Title: Drilling jig?
Post by: Thadbow on May 29, 2012, 06:08:00 AM
I remember seeing a jig that somebody had made for them for drilling takedown risers and limbs that was aluminum. I can not seem to find it and was wondering if somebody could point me in the right direction? Thanks
Title: Re: Drilling jig?
Post by: kennym on May 29, 2012, 06:35:00 AM
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=006244

I saved it cause I need to get one made, but haven't had time yet.

Looks like it would be great!
Title: Re: Drilling jig?
Post by: Thadbow on May 29, 2012, 06:44:00 AM
Thanks Kenny, this is the most accurate design I have seen yet!  I really had a problem with one limb on my last bow.... I hate to say it but I think it is time!
I will keep you posted.
Title: Re: Drilling jig?
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on May 29, 2012, 08:29:00 PM
How does it work on different thickness risers?
Title: Re: Drilling jig?
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 29, 2012, 09:46:00 PM
I think the second one is the best. You can drill any fade angle and riser length with it. For thicker risers you would need a shim to go under the drilling block.
Title: Re: Drilling jig?
Post by: strungstick on May 29, 2012, 10:53:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Crooked Stic:
I think the second one is the best. You can drill any fade angle and riser length with it. For thicker risers you would need a shim to go under the drilling block.
Mine is very similar but it has a single center bolt instead of two.  This way the jig pivots and it doesn't matter what the angle is on your riser, so you can change it as much as you want without the need to adjust your jig.