i've been looking around on the "build alongs" and "how to " sections and havent found anything about making antler limb bolts (i may be blind though). does anybody know where i could find some info on this?? i may try it if its not too difficult. if it looks to difficult, then i'll just buy some from somewhere. who sells them? i got a robertson fatal styk Z with a limb bolt thunderhorn quiver. thanks in advance seth
Bill Dunn at Zipper would be able to make you a pair if you decide to buy. I love the ones on my zipper extreme.
i did a search and found that sticshooter is one guy to get in touch with.Zip, bill dunn would also be great to talk to . i really want to make my own as i like DIY projects, so if i could get a "how -to" it'd be nice!i got plenty of burrs and i got two of the longer bolts that i use on my limb bolt quiver,, thanks
Here is a link to a TG thread from last year you may find helpful
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=1;t=099558
There was a article in Traditional bowhunter about a year ago on doing them yourself.
http://www.newoutdoorcore.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6434
here's a link that shows you how to make your own replica's, if you want the real thing...skip the first part and just follow the steps for attaching the bolts to the burr. MODS..i know this is a link from another site.. if not allowed, i understand
hope this helps...jc
I am going to do a couple of sets this weekend. I'll try and take some photos as i do them.
I picked up a set from sticshooter last week. Man does he do pretty work. Perfect size for my RER.
I'd love to try to make a set...
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/LoweBow/a6cdf8ea.jpg?t=1330788324)
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/LoweBow/084e205f.jpg?t=1330788341)
Those are really pretty.
I like the looks of them and thought about a set for my Zipper but it seems my bow is always hung on a briar or vine as it is, and those look like they might add to the problem.
Just did these...hope it helps...
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr1.jpg)
Cover the base with masking tape...this will keep epoxy from sticking later.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr2.jpg)
These pieces are used to mount the bolts and also hold them square to the burr while the epoxy is setting up. I use 1 1/4" Stainless steel bolts and washers.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr3.jpg)
I scuff up the washer with 36 grit and gring some grooves into the top of the bolt...this helps give the epoxy something to grab.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr4.jpg)
7/8" Fostener bit...just a bit larger than the washer...
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr5.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr6.jpg)
Use the dremel to put some small holes inside the burr...also to help the epoxy grab.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr7.jpg)
What it looks like before adding epoxy...
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr8.jpg)
This 5min stuff works very well...smooth-on works great also...
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr9.jpg)
Here they are clamped together. Notice how the wood block keeps the bolt square to the burr...
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr10.jpg)
I'll post some more after the epoxy sets up...
Thank you MB....I'll be making my next set! AWESOME pictorial!!!!
I'll be making some soon as well!!! Thanx for the simple desciption and great pix :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clapper:
Ok, this is where the tape comes in handy. Take off the top nut and remove the wood block. This may take a couple pair of pliers as the spilled over epoxy should be stuck pretty well to the tape.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr11.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr12.jpg)
After the block is free, peal the tape from the bottom up...
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr15.jpg)
Should look something like this...
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr13.jpg)
If there is any leftover tape or epoxy, just sand it off. After sealing, i use a black nylon washer just like the ones used with the bezels...works great!
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/antlerburr14.jpg)
I like this method because the head of the bolt and washer are actualy holding the limb to the bow...not the burr. If the burr were to break off for whatever reason, the limb would still be attached and shootable.
This is just how I do them...could be better ways, but I hope it helps...Jared
Very Nice, Michbowhunter. Looking forward to seeing more.
Dang, now I have to kill a deer with bases that big. No more WWFD!
THAT :thumbsup: SHOULD BE :notworthy: build along! :archer2:
Thanks for the great buildalong. I will be making a set. :thumbsup:
In one of the back issue of TBM. Don't emember what number/year TBM. It was very good instruction and easy to do. I do remember JB weld was used instead of epoxy.
my hats off :notworthy: :clapper: :clapper:
Very nice, thank;s for the pictures, really helps.
Thanks for the info!!!
thanks guys for the pics and good how-to! nice work. this really helps alot!
What a great artical!! Thanks Jared
JOHN T.
Thanks for the info and pictures. Now to make a sit.
I do mine much the same except I use a beveled bolt head so that the bolt cannot come out of the burr. I also grind two sides of it flat so that it can never spin loose. For glue I use smooth on and put it in the oven for an hour and a half. It helps to put some tree Wax on the tape too.
Great instructive build along.
God bless you all, Steve
Extremely clear instructions! Thanks
I got a set from sticshooter and was blown away with how good they look.you will deal with his wife Michell and she is truly amazing person.I can not say enough good things about these folks or their work. you would be sorry buying your knobs from them.
soory i should have said NOT SORRY about getting your knobs from them.great work and loving folks.
That looks awesome! If I find some sheds this year I might have to try that out. Thanks!
Great job with the step by step instructions. If I ever get some antlers with big enough bases I'll have to give it a try.
Excellent. I might be able to do that!
michbowhunter
Thank you very much!!! I have my first set in the form letting the epoxy dry as I type. Your detailed description with the pictures was quite helpful for me. I will post pictures when I have them complete. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!
Ben
QuoteOriginally posted by Caughtandhobble:
michbowhunter
Thank you very much!!! I have my first set in the form letting the epoxy dry as I type. Your detailed description with the pictures was quite helpful for me. I will post pictures when I have them complete. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!
Ben
Glad I could help! Hope they turn out great and i'll look forward to the pics... :thumbsup:
Well I'm finished with the antler bolts. I will let the 2 hour epoxy cure over night before I tighten the bolts for use. I placed them on the bow for pictures only. I would have made some a long time ago if I'd know that they're this easy to make. Thanks again "michbowhunter"!!!
Here are the pictures,
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/caughtandhobbled/AntlerBolt2.jpg)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/caughtandhobbled/AntlerBolt1.jpg)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/caughtandhobbled/Antlerbolt.jpg)
Caughtandhobble...those look great! I'm glad everything worked out :D
Heck that was so easy, I made another pair for my Sarrels SR Longbow. The first set turned out but if I may say so this set really turned!!!
I do think that I actually like the look of sheds better that cut off antlers, but they all look good. Funny thing I almost paid for some a while back. Thanks again Michbowhunter!!!
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/caughtandhobbled/AntlerBoltsSarrels.jpg)
great job !
wow nice post,thanks for the info and great pics!!
Good stuff. Nice job!
I finally got around to making some bolts with these directions and couldn't be happier. A great " How to " Thanks
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/1966kodiak/b1ffbb0c-ed1b-4913-b4b0-5b68f67f4664.jpg)
Great Job! Glad it helped out!
I'll send out a big thanks to michbowhunter too....followed his instructions and it was easy and actually came out just like it was supposed to..... :thumbsup:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/yohon/IMG_0143_zpsccacb995.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/yohon/media/IMG_0143_zpsccacb995.jpg.html)
:clapper:
Very nice on all accounts
Great timing on this one and what a great build along michbowhunter!!! After seeing this I broke out a couple of weathered antlers- cut, stained and mounted the bolts and ended up with these.... Now to find some fresher antlers to make a few more. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/40818FED-8AD7-4F89-9523-30160EB51D54-15197-000008B92011B958_zps5e2267f4.jpg)
Great build along ! All those look really nice.