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lotsofshots · 08-24-2011, 09:36 PM

Easy breezy.

Parts:
1 x 5/16 fine thread rod
1 x 5/16 fine thread nut
1 x 5/16 washer
1 x rubber stopper
6" heat shrink tubing

total cost = less than $3

If you already shoot a bow with a string stopper you already know how much of a difference it makes. It's unbelievable how much quieter it is and how much hand shock is eliminated. Just need to get some serving for the string and it'll be good to go.

Your turn!

Z7_Matt · 08-24-2011, 09:42 PM

Nice job!

lwelch70 · 08-24-2011, 09:44 PM

Very nice job. Congrats

Bowtech32 · 08-24-2011, 09:45 PM

great idea!!!

cjkozik · 08-24-2011, 09:52 PM

if it works it works. nice job

Mac... · 08-24-2011, 10:00 PM

Sweet!

chris1911 · 08-25-2011, 08:45 AM

is the rear stabalizer 5/16 24 threads?

bubba1986 · 08-25-2011, 08:53 AM

Where did you get the rubber stopper at?

lotsofshots · 08-25-2011, 11:22 AM

is the rear stabalizer 5/16 24 threads?
-Yes. I shoot a Bear 'The Truth' and the stabilizer hole is 5/16 x 24 all the way through.

Where did you get the rubber stopper at?
-Home Depot, but Ace and Lowe's probably has them too.

booger presley · 08-25-2011, 11:27 AM

That's sweet

Dawg · 08-25-2011, 01:06 PM

Pretty neat, I'd like to put a string stop on my bow but I shoot a Bear Instinct and it doesn't have the hole all the way through like The Truth.

The General · 08-25-2011, 01:23 PM

That is a very nice and cheap DIY!

froghunter · 08-25-2011, 09:09 PM

where did the rod come from?

lotsofshots · 08-25-2011, 09:19 PM

The rod is a carriage bolt with the head cut off. Had to cut the threads for it with a fine thread die.

txcntryboy · 08-25-2011, 09:22 PM

You could probably get away with using a piece of all-thread if you dont have a die set.

lotsofshots · 08-25-2011, 10:55 PM

Agreed, if you can find it. All I could ever find was coarse thread all thread. It would be easier though!

mstintheuscg · 08-25-2011, 11:08 PM

Found my new project....

kf03aggie · 08-26-2011, 04:22 PM

Awesome

1stcavbowhunter · 08-26-2011, 04:38 PM

Im still a newbie so pardon my questions. What does it help with and how do you adjust/size it?

lotsofshots · 08-26-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stcavbowhunter

Im still a newbie so pardon my questions. What does it help with and how do you adjust/size it?

Good question. String stoppers are installed to bring the string to a stop after a shot is fired. It seriously limits 'aftershock' or 'recoil' or whatever you want to call the vibrations that the string causes after the shot. The soft rubber cushions the string to a 'soft' stop. It also does a great job reducing hand shock. Made a world of difference on my bow.

ChickenWilly · 08-26-2011, 11:21 PM

Great thread! Thanks for sharing!

Hawg Slayer 4 · 08-26-2011, 11:27 PM

Pm sent

1stcavbowhunter · 08-27-2011, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotsofshots

Good question. String stoppers are installed to bring the string to a stop after a shot is fired. It seriously limits 'aftershock' or 'recoil' or whatever you want to call the vibrations that the string causes after the shot. The soft rubber cushions the string to a 'soft' stop. It also does a great job reducing hand shock. Made a world of difference on my bow.

Appreciate it! I'm gonna have to look at puting one on my Bear. Im assuming that with less aftershock that it will also help quiet the bow some?

lotsofshots · 08-27-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stcavbowhunter

Appreciate it! I'm gonna have to look at puting one on my Bear. Im assuming that with less aftershock that it will also help quiet the bow some?

Yes, exactly. A LOT quieter. That's what made me want to make this. My buddy and I went to Cinnamon Creek a few weeks back to shoot. He was shooting a new Diamond and it was SILENT! It had a factory string stopper, so I went for it. Wished I had done it years ago.

bowhuntercharles2506 · 08-28-2011, 01:21 PM

what does somthing like that coct to make

lotsofshots · 08-28-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowhuntercharles2506

what does somthing like that coct to make

Less than $3

Lonebowyer · 08-29-2011, 05:56 AM

That's impressive. They retail between $39.99 and $69.99 on Lancaster. You saved at least $37 on the conservative side of things.

Greywolf in Hawaii · 09-05-2011, 12:43 PM

Isn't the bushing a AMO 5/16 - 18 thread machine thread ?

griffbowhunter · 09-05-2011, 01:36 PM

Very nice job. Congrats

treed · 09-05-2011, 01:43 PM

Be sure and serve the area that makes contact with the stop to protect your string from excessive wear.

Part-Timer · 09-09-2011, 09:40 AM

How is the rubber stopper attached to the rod or is it just a snug fit?

lotsofshots · 09-09-2011, 11:02 PM

Yes. Serving to come.
The stopper is just a really snug fit, especially with the shrink wrap. As a matter of fact, I had to slide the stopper into place on the bolt along with a toothpick to let the air escape from the hole in the stopper.

Part-Timer · 09-10-2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotsofshots

Yes. Serving to come.
The stopper is just a really snug fit, especially with the shrink wrap. As a matter of fact, I had to slide the stopper into place on the bolt along with a toothpick to let the air escape from the hole in the stopper.

Thanks. I'm gonna try to make one.

*DW* · 09-10-2011, 02:01 PM

wild wood · 09-11-2011, 03:10 PM

Her is mine made it with PVC works greats. Thanks for the idea.

Big Matt · 09-11-2011, 08:59 PM

marshman · 09-11-2011, 11:35 PM

What do yall mean by serving the area the string come in contact with?

Loreva13 · 09-11-2011, 11:46 PM

nice job

Brazman · 09-12-2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshman

What do yall mean by serving the area the string come in contact with?

do you see the places around your peep sight and nocking point on the string that look like they have thread wrapped around the bowstring? Well, they do...it's called serving, and it keeps the bowstring from getting worn faster. Bowshops can do it. You can too, if you google it! Will need some tools, though.

dangerous dan · 09-12-2011, 11:13 AM

Good Job

marshman · 09-12-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazman

do you see the places around your peep sight and nocking point on the string that look like they have thread wrapped around the bowstring? Well, they do...it's called serving, and it keeps the bowstring from getting worn faster. Bowshops can do it. You can too, if you google it! Will need some tools, though.

I guess I should have asked what area do you put serving on. On the string area that would hit the stop?

chief longshaft · 09-12-2011, 01:44 PM

good job

Brazman · 09-12-2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshman

i guess i should have asked what area do you put serving on. On the string area that would hit the stop?

yup!!!

Brazman · 09-13-2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sticbow

Isn't the bushing a AMO 5/16 - 18 thread machine thread ?

I think it might be 5/16 - 24 fine thread.

silentstare · 09-14-2011, 01:24 AM

good'n

Brazman · 09-14-2011, 09:56 AM

I was having trouble finding the right kind of rod w/thread 5/16 -24 in the hardware stores here in town, so I had a specialty fastener place order me a piece. Smallest length was 3ft! I will only need 9" MAX, so if anyone wants to chip in a few bucks I'll mail you as much as you need. Just let me know (pm).

The rest of the pieces (nut, washer, stopper, shrink tube) were at Lowes. Gonna make me one in the next few days, see how it'll do!

jebsvitals · 09-14-2011, 10:29 AM

I'm going to try and make one that will fit in a bow that only has a hole for the stabilizer..My girlfriend has a hoyt trykon sport and the hole doesnt go all the way through..Thanks for the idea..

hoythuntress · 09-15-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jebsvitals

I'm going to try and make one that will fit in a bow that only has a hole for the stabilizer..My girlfriend has a hoyt trykon sport and the hole doesnt go all the way through..Thanks for the idea..

Can you hurry up and do this!!! LOL

onlyonfly · 09-20-2011, 11:40 PM

nice work, great idea

Bag Limit · 09-22-2011, 04:35 PM

Awesome idea.

08-24-2011, 09:36 PM	#1
lotsofshots Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Wise County	DIY string stop Easy breezy. Parts: 1 x 5/16 fine thread rod 1 x 5/16 fine thread nut 1 x 5/16 washer 1 x rubber stopper 6" heat shrink tubing total cost = less than $3 If you already shoot a bow with a string stopper you already know how much of a difference it makes. It's unbelievable how much quieter it is and how much hand shock is eliminated. Just need to get some serving for the string and it'll be good to go. Your turn!

09-11-2011, 03:10 PM	#35
wild wood Four Point Join Date: Sep 2010	Her is mine made it with PVC works greats. Thanks for the idea. Attached Images

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08-24-2011, 09:42 PM	#2
Z7_Matt Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazos Valley Hunt In: Grimes County	Nice job!

08-24-2011, 09:44 PM	#3
lwelch70 Six Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: College Station Hunt In: Gillespie County	Very nice job. Congrats

08-24-2011, 09:45 PM	#4
Bowtech32 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Collinsville Hunt In: Quanah, Hardeman Co.	great idea!!!

08-24-2011, 09:52 PM	#5
cjkozik Associate Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Needville, Texas Hunt In: Currently looking for a lease	if it works it works. nice job

08-24-2011, 10:00 PM	#6
Mac... Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Waco Hunt In: Pancake, Whitney Corp., anywhere I can!	Sweet!

08-25-2011, 08:45 AM	#7
chris1911 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Longview Hunt In: Marion	is the rear stabalizer 5/16 24 threads?

08-25-2011, 08:53 AM	#8
bubba1986 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Belton, tx Hunt In: Anywhere I can climb a tree!	Where did you get the rubber stopper at?

08-25-2011, 11:22 AM	#9
lotsofshots Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Wise County	is the rear stabalizer 5/16 24 threads? -Yes. I shoot a Bear 'The Truth' and the stabilizer hole is 5/16 x 24 all the way through. Where did you get the rubber stopper at? -Home Depot, but Ace and Lowe's probably has them too.

08-25-2011, 11:27 AM	#10
booger presley Spike Join Date: Mar 2011	That's sweet

08-25-2011, 01:06 PM	#11
Dawg Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brookeland Hunt In: Jasper/Angelina Counties and Redmesa, CO	Pretty neat, I'd like to put a string stop on my bow but I shoot a Bear Instinct and it doesn't have the hole all the way through like The Truth.

08-25-2011, 01:23 PM	#12
The General Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Hunt In: Counties: Edwards, Blanco, Travis	That is a very nice and cheap DIY!

08-25-2011, 09:09 PM	#13
froghunter Pope & Young Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bryan Hunt In: anywhere	where did the rod come from?

08-25-2011, 09:19 PM	#14
lotsofshots Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Wise County	The rod is a carriage bolt with the head cut off. Had to cut the threads for it with a fine thread die.

08-25-2011, 09:22 PM	#15
txcntryboy Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Arlington, TX Hunt In: Anywhere I can...	You could probably get away with using a piece of all-thread if you dont have a die set.

08-25-2011, 10:55 PM	#16
lotsofshots Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Wise County	Agreed, if you can find it. All I could ever find was coarse thread all thread. It would be easier though!

08-25-2011, 11:08 PM	#17
mstintheuscg Four Point Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: League City, TX Hunt In: Davy Crockett NF	Found my new project....

08-26-2011, 04:22 PM	#18
kf03aggie Four Point Join Date: Jul 2011	Awesome

08-26-2011, 04:38 PM	#19
1stcavbowhunter Four Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Killeen, TX Hunt In: Kerrville, Anywhere i can	Im still a newbie so pardon my questions. What does it help with and how do you adjust/size it?

08-26-2011, 11:21 PM	#21
ChickenWilly Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Plano, Tx Hunt In: Lampasas and anywhere else I can!	Great thread! Thanks for sharing!

08-26-2011, 11:27 PM	#22
Hawg Slayer 4 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Frisco Hunt In: Where the hogs are	Pm sent

08-28-2011, 01:21 PM	#25
bowhuntercharles2506 Four Point Join Date: Sep 2007	what does somthing like that coct to make

08-29-2011, 05:56 AM	#27
Lonebowyer Six Point Join Date: Apr 2010 Hunt In: Comanche County, TX; North Dakota; Southern Kentucky	That's impressive. They retail between $39.99 and $69.99 on Lancaster. You saved at least $37 on the conservative side of things.

09-05-2011, 12:43 PM	#28
Greywolf in Hawaii Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Island of Oahu Hunt In: Hawaiian Islands	Isn't the bushing a AMO 5/16 - 18 thread machine thread ?

09-05-2011, 01:36 PM	#29
griffbowhunter Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CONVERSE,TX Hunt In: Texas	Very nice job. Congrats

09-05-2011, 01:43 PM	#30
treed Four Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kerr county Hunt In: Texas,Colorado	Be sure and serve the area that makes contact with the stop to protect your string from excessive wear.

09-09-2011, 09:40 AM	#31
Part-Timer Four Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alvarado, TX Hunt In: Anywhere I'm invited	How is the rubber stopper attached to the rod or is it just a snug fit?

09-09-2011, 11:02 PM	#32
lotsofshots Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Wise County	Yes. Serving to come. The stopper is just a really snug fit, especially with the shrink wrap. As a matter of fact, I had to slide the stopper into place on the bolt along with a toothpick to let the air escape from the hole in the stopper.

09-10-2011, 02:01 PM	#34
DW Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Valley Mills TX Hunt In: where i can.	Nice

09-11-2011, 08:59 PM	#36
Big Matt Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San antonio	Nice

09-11-2011, 11:35 PM	#37
marshman Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orange, TX Hunt In: Jasper & Orange County	What do yall mean by serving the area the string come in contact with?