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Title: Cutting a springy rest?
Post by: wisconsinteacher on January 25, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
I have a springy rest and it sticks out the back of the riser and the quiver will not fit now.  Has anyone ever cut the tail end of a rest off so it does not stick out so far?  I was thinking about cutting it so there was at least 1" sticking out then cutting a slit in it so you could use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the rest.
Title: Re: Cutting a springy rest?
Post by: lpcjon2 on January 25, 2012, 07:34:00 PM
Can you put up a pic? personally I never had a problem modifying anything that was in the way.
Title: Re: Cutting a springy rest?
Post by: fisherick on January 25, 2012, 09:34:00 PM
I used to shoot with springy rest all the time with compound bows. I would cut them back with a hacksaw and cut a slot to help with adjustments.(just like you described)
Title: Re: Cutting a springy rest?
Post by: MCNSC on January 25, 2012, 09:38:00 PM
Sounds like you have a good plan already. You may could cut it off and drill a hole through it. Then use a finish nail or such to adjust it. Either way should work.
Title: Re: Cutting a springy rest?
Post by: Hermon on January 25, 2012, 10:03:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by fisherick:
I used to shoot with springy rest all the time with compound bows. I would cut them back with a hacksaw and cut a slot to help with adjustments.(just like you described)
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Title: Re: Cutting a springy rest?
Post by: MCNSC on January 25, 2012, 10:36:00 PM
Another thought and probably a stronger fix would be to cut it off and file a flat on two sides. Then you could use a wrench or pliers
Title: Re: Cutting a springy rest?
Post by: MCNSC on January 25, 2012, 10:43:00 PM
Another thought and probably a stronger fix would be to cut it off and file a flat on two sides. Then you could use a wrench or pliers