I recently acquired a HIPS blind from a good friend and I needed a gadget adapter to make it work out. I didn't want to wait for one to come in, and i am definitely a DIY type of guy any way, I mean, who isn't?
A quick trip to a local ACE Hardware to pick up a 5/16 x 24 coupling and I was ready for action.
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Then the hard part.. what do I mount it to?
I went to some scrap wood we had and after testing a few different things, I settled on a 2x2 piece of wood that I cut about 4" long.
After I got it cut, just to add to the sex appeal, I added a really fancy(haha) angle cutting back towards the coupling, drilled a 1/2" hole in the center and then inserted the coupling.
You'll definitely see how fancy and precise I am with this pic..
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After I sent a picture to a friend, he replied, "that's hideous". haha. So I took the time to add some really good looking leather work to it:
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After the glue dried, I then had to come up with some mounting hardware..
I decided on some nails and a bicycle inter tube.
Here is it mounted up:
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Over all, It will serve it's purpose in function, but leaves A LOT to be desired in the craftsmanship category.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Side note:
It doesn't work very well on HOPE, but on my 1 piece bows it works GREAT!
Cool. I may have to make one for attaching my string tracker. Thanks for the idea.
How do you wrap your fingers around the grip? LOL
QuoteOriginally posted by Holm-Made:
How do you wrap your fingers around the grip? LOL
that's a big problem with this bow. But on my one piece, it doesn't have the limbs to go around, so it works perfect!
You scared me. For a minute there I thought you were going to nail it on. :^) >>>-----> Ken
Yupper, you are definitely a red neck.. LOL
QuoteOriginally posted by Roy from Pa:
Yupper, you are definitely a red neck.. LOL
It's a little rough, Roy. But it is very functional! lol.
Do all rednecks have feet growing out of their wrists ;) ?
Denny
Yeah, those feet are freaking me out!
I may be missing something, but what is the purpose behind this device?
Hideous is a great description!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
As long as it is cheap and functional though, I don't guess it matters much!
Bisch
I think it for fishing...
Looks functional enough....?
Your being a DIY kinda guy skills, need a little fine tuning...Nothing a little duct tape and baling wire can't fix... :biglaugh:
QuoteOriginally posted by TealCoin:
I may be missing something, but what is the purpose behind this device?
Look up HIP blind. That'll explain what's it's for.
My Widow recurve was a surprise gift from my dad. Now I'm glad he had a stabilizer mount installed when they built it!
But I've got to hand it to you, that DIY adapter is energy well spent if it works for you!