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Title: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: VTer on January 22, 2025, 11:02:35 AM

I ordered two of these and was looking for some helpful tips on how to install them before I actually do it. TIA.

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: goobersan on January 22, 2025, 12:06:21 PM

Many years ago I had a member here ship one to me in order to have a machinist friend make a copy or 3. It was his opinion that too many "steps" were required to fabricate each piece.
I'm very interested in where you were able to purchase them. I'll keep an eye on this post  :campfire:

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: KenH on January 22, 2025, 02:03:26 PM

where did you find to order these?   A simple hinge system like this has been around since at least the mid 1800s.  I've seen period bows with a flat strap hinge inlet into the back of the handle that apparently workd just fine.

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: VTer on January 22, 2025, 04:32:30 PM

Ordered them from Ace Archery. Google them and give Bob a call as they are not on their website.

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: Kirkll on January 22, 2025, 08:37:20 PM

Your best bet is to do a mock up first on some scrap wood and test it out. Do you have photos of this contraption?

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: goobersan on January 23, 2025, 09:29:37 PM

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: goobersan on January 24, 2025, 03:13:46 PM

Here ya go kids....

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: goobersan on January 24, 2025, 03:14:40 PM

and the instructions.... I apologize these are not the greatest quality.
Instructions state using Grade 8 carbon steel screws as they have the best strength. Use a tiny bit of epoxy for final installation.

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: VTer on January 24, 2025, 07:27:24 PM

I have the instructions. I was just looking for input  from someone that had actually used one, or experimented with them in anyway.

Title: Re: Has anyone tried/installed the Ace Connexion Hinge/Bow Latch for two piece bows?
Post by: Tim Finley on January 25, 2025, 11:48:34 AM

I've used a few of them I think I have a couple left  . The last ones I bought from a fellow at ETAR he had a coffee can full and was selling them for $35. They work good not to hard to install . The last one I did I inset it into my overlays and you couldn't feel it on the front of the bow . I've made the locket socket but didn't like it much and I have some bow bolts that work good but you need a mycarta or g10 handle with the bolt .