Last weekend I decided that not being able to work on my own archery equipment was a huge pain in the rear. I shoot a bow year around a few times a week and at times every day. I shoot in 2 different leagues over the winter and 3d shoots in the summer. With all of that shooting I find my self having to deal with pro shops just to get my peep straightened out or other petty things. We all know the Hassel this can be. I went to tractor supply and bought everything I needed for a draw board. In a few hours I was complete.

The draw board consisted of a 2x6 with a 600lb winch at one end. I lagged it in with 1.5in bolts. Be sure to mount the winch at the extreme top edge as this helps your bow to drawing back level. This is due to most grips being off center on the riser. Next I attached my 1/4" cable. I ran into through 1 eye bolt then cable clamped it around a thimble. I then put a quick link on and attached a turn buckle. I then put the hook of the turn buckle in my d loop. For safety I put a small chain around my string incase the d loop would ever break. You can always add in a scale for additional info when tuning. Up front I lagged a 3/4" pipe floor flange. Threaded in my 3/4x 5 Nipple. Locate this mounting point lower on the 2x6 than center. After some testing I covered in carpet.

After completing my draw board I realized that having one is not much help if you don't have a press. I also feel that for a beginner in bow tuning a draw board is critical for checking your results once you have a press.