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Topic: Complete Bow Shop  (Read 3339 times)

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Tote

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....equipment wise.
Took me about a year to complete.
Went from owning just a bow and having to go to the archery shop every time I needed a little work done to my bow to being 100% self sufficient.
Started out small but then became obsessed every time a new challenge (me jacking up my bow) came along.
Lots of research, lots of failures but ultimately success.
For all intents and purpose I have a fully functioning bow shop at home.
I may have more equipment than some pro shops. (By pro I mean those who do it for a living).
Most of it came by the way of DIY. No way could I afford to buy all that stuff. A shooter alone is $1200, spine tester $300, bow press $600. I think I got all those things done for under $400 Probably closer to $350.
Sure I've laid down some money but nothing even close if I was to pay retail for it or have someone else do it for me. Being able to come home and go straight out back to a 50 yd range and never have to hit up another bow shop to fix anything is heaven.
So if anyone needs to work on their bow......you know how to get a hold of me.
Here's a few of my DIYs:

Archery Range...work bench...bow press...draw board...shooter...spine indexer...string jig...target.
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Pacific

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Mienboy

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Nice shop and nice yard
My biggest worry is that my wife(when I'm dead)will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it


G-Whiz

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I think we need to have a Archery Clinic in April..... I'll bring some ribs for your grill!!!

Strong work postal brotha!
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Chadrock

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Pretty damn impressive Dude!
Thanks again for the string you made for my bow!
If you want to thank a Vet, be a person worth fighting for.

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Jedmo

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Wow Tote, impressive how everything came together. I will also bring those pork BBQ that you like. :smt002

Jedmo
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You got talent Mike  :smt007
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I agree with the others, very impressive. That takes skill and a passion for your hobby.

You have a nice set-up there. Now, if I only had a bow...

Al


Tote

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Now, if I only had a bow...

Al

Trade in one of your guns for a bow.
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You always go full bore Tote....I dig it! 
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You da man Tote!  That's awesome!  My bow needs a tune up and I can't wait to stop by "Tote's Archery and Bar"! 
"Success if living the life you love" -MOOCH


Tote

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You da man Tote!  That's awesome!  My bow needs a tune up and I can't wait to stop by "Tote's Archery and Bar"!

I sent yo a PM J.
Hit me up when you're ready.
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