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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bevan R. on January 01, 2011, 12:26:08 pm

Title: Stave Press
Post by: Bevan R. on January 01, 2011, 12:26:08 pm

I guess I can ask this because they are a PA advertiser...
Anyone use/have one of these?  ???
Just do not like the idea of a shave horse. Would like to hear from someone that has experience with one before I shell out the $$$.

Title: Re: Stave Press
Post by: sailordad on January 01, 2011, 12:29:13 pm

well i aint neer used either of them
cant imagine it wouldnt work for its intended prpose though
all ive ever used has been a vise with rubber jaw inserts
it turns 360* plus i can angle the stave in there too

Title: Re: Stave Press
Post by: PaulN/KS on January 01, 2011, 02:55:43 pm

I watched the fellow who makes them using one at Mojam this summer. The press seems well made and pretty handy to use... I have enough vices or I'd have probably bought one.

Title: Re: Stave Press
Post by: kerryb on January 01, 2011, 06:13:41 pm

They are a great tool, especially when you are removing bark and sap wood from stave's. They will hold any shape and size stave . A great product. IMO

Title: Re: Stave Press
Post by: Lemos on January 01, 2011, 10:59:32 pm

I fooled around with one at Teds place(Raptor archery) It worked well for holding a full size stave for debarking. Thats about the only experiance I've had with one. It seems like it would do just as well when the stave takes on bow dimensions

Title: Re: Stave Press
Post by: mullet on January 01, 2011, 11:03:58 pm

 I saw it in use at Pappy's Classic last year. It did everything it is advertised to do. I looked like a great tool to have for reducing staves.