DIY - Gadget Adapter

DanielB89 · March 29, 2017, 10:11:00 PM

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.

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..

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:

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:

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!

fnshtr · March 29, 2017, 10:17:00 PM

Cool. I may have to make one for attaching my string tracker. Thanks for the idea.

Holm-Made · March 29, 2017, 10:31:00 PM

How do you wrap your fingers around the grip? LOL

DanielB89 · March 29, 2017, 11:01:00 PM

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!

kenneth butler · March 29, 2017, 11:12:00 PM

You scared me. For a minute there I thought you were going to nail it on. :^) >>>-----> Ken

Roy from Pa · March 29, 2017, 11:18:00 PM

Yupper, you are definitely a red neck.. LOL

DanielB89 · March 29, 2017, 11:32:00 PM

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.

longstiks · March 31, 2017, 08:08:00 AM

Do all rednecks have feet growing out of their wrists

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Denny

Red Beastmaster · March 31, 2017, 11:15:00 AM

Yeah, those feet are freaking me out!

TealCoin · March 31, 2017, 04:32:00 PM

I may be missing something, but what is the purpose behind this device?

March 31, 2017, 04:41:00 PM

Hideous is a great description!!!

As long as it is cheap and functional though, I don't guess it matters much!

Bisch

Roy from Pa · March 31, 2017, 05:08:00 PM

I think it for fishing...

Tater · March 31, 2017, 06:18:00 PM

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...

DanielB89 · March 31, 2017, 11:38:00 PM

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.

Archie · April 01, 2017, 01:55:00 AM

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!