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People that own a bow press

Andrew920 said:
Honestly, I already know I’m going to buy one. I know it really won’t save me money. Really it’s more about learning a skill. As I get older I place more and more value on adding to my skill base.
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Full disclosure, I’m 37. I can retire at 50. I told myself I’m going to spend 40-50 learning something that would be my next phase in life. I started looking at working as a gun smith or bow tech since I can do that part time. I was shocked to learn there are zero certifications needed to be a bow tech. I always keep that in mind when going to a shop to pick something up
 
thedutchtouch said:
I didn't listen to @MattMan81, I recently bought a 1200 dollar bow and an ez green press. I also talked myself into the LCA limb keeper/beyond parallel kit because I'm somewhat scared of messing up my new bow (and if I'm honest a healthy dose of enjoying buying toys/tools, because it seems people are pressing these bows just fine with the standard fingers). I look forward to using it even if it is just to install a peep for now, but I do plan on taking my old bow apart to experiment/learn with as well. I say buy it.
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You kinda did. Going thru your old bow is a great idea. Tear it down, and put it back together sounds like good practice to me, before you dive into your new one.
*I'm use to no one listing to me* :)
 
Andrew920 said:
Honestly, I already know I’m going to buy one. I know it really won’t save me money. Really it’s more about learning a skill. As I get older I place more and more value on adding to my skill base.
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The price of gas and shop fees can add up in a hurry. Plus, when buying a bow press, you have a tool that holds a value and can be resold later if necessary. So, the value of the press and the money and time is saves is a good investment.
 
ketch22 said:
Full disclosure, I’m 37. I can retire at 50. I told myself I’m going to spend 40-50 learning something that would be my next phase in life. I started looking at working as a gun smith or bow tech since I can do that part time. I was shocked to learn there are zero certifications needed to be a bow tech. I always keep that in mind when going to a shop to pick something up
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I’m kinda in the same boat, except I’m two months shy of 49 and can retire I'm 50. Lol
 
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