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antiparadigm · 11-15-2018, 10:16 PM

So... I am a bit of a cheapskate.Or rather my ego always tells me I can do it better. Anyways I decided I need to try a longer (12-14") stabilizer on my bow to make that pin more steady. Problem is I didnt want to spend around 100 bucks or more for a Bee Stinger, Wick Stick, etc. So I tested making one for 33 bucks. Here is what I ended up with (still a WIP).

Bow is still silent even though I havent added the dampening to the stab yet, Shots are much tighter, especially at 30 yards, my pin moves around drastically less than before, and the bow started at 3.9 lbs, so weight is still low. Thats a win so far in my book. Still needs field testing.

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HighwayHunter · 11-16-2018, 12:12 AM

Wanna make me one?

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LeanMachine · 11-16-2018, 09:54 AM

You could build it much cheaper than that. Those shark bite fittings are expensive. I'd just use pvc shaft, standard pvc caps. Drill one cap for bolt and glue the bolt inside the cap. Mix desired weight of lead shot with glue and put in other end cap. Probably about a $5 build if you have an appropriate adhesive already.

LeanMachine · 11-16-2018, 09:55 AM

If you mixed the lead shot in with silicone you would get some vibration dampening.

2BigMethod · 11-16-2018, 10:05 AM

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made few also myself with pvc and washers for weights along with 1" thick rubber

Stoof · 11-16-2018, 11:09 AM

I was just spinning my wheels over a similar idea the idea the other day. Nice work y'all.

antiparadigm · 11-16-2018, 11:13 AM

Yea i figured the shark bites were a little overkill, but i already had one and it looks good, so i just bought one more and priced it out. I had a few limbsaver esque stabilizers that i cannibalized to get official hardware and such, but yes it could be done cheaper. Glad I'm not the only one that thought of this!

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antiparadigm · 11-16-2018, 11:14 AM

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made few also myself with pvc and washers for weights along with 1" thick rubber

I like the holes. Lightens up the PVC and makes a nice design.

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antiparadigm · 11-16-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HighwayHunter

Wanna make me one?

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Sure. 100 bucks, free shipping. Lol

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antiparadigm · 11-16-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HighwayHunter

Wanna make me one?

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Going to put together a video how to. All materials including some new JB weld, and tax cost 33 bucks. I already had most of this stuff, but bought new ones so that i could accurately calculate cost.

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popup_menace · 11-18-2018, 08:35 AM

You can buy a tournament style 12” stabilizer for $20, it’s just labeled as a side rod.

antiparadigm · 11-18-2018, 11:08 AM

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You can buy a tournament style 12” stabilizer for $20, it’s just labeled as a side rod.

Where?

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popup_menace · 11-18-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by antiparadigm

Where?

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Lancaster Archery

antiparadigm · 11-19-2018, 11:43 AM

Cheapest I found in the site was 79.99...

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stickbowcoop · 11-19-2018, 11:55 AM

Nice work.

I built this one a few years ago from PVC. I used a weighted Bowjax stabilizer end and the mount part is the inside of a cheapo Limbsaver stabilizer. I used carbon wrap instead of painting it. I still have it but don't use it. I had all the parts in my archery box.

popup_menace · 11-19-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by antiparadigm

Cheapest I found in the site was 79.99...

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http://www.lancasterarchery.com/cart...tabilizer.html

http://www.lancasterarchery.com/infi...tabilizer.html

antiparadigm · 11-19-2018, 03:42 PM

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http://www.lancasterarchery.com/cart...tabilizer.html

http://www.lancasterarchery.com/infi...tabilizer.html

Ah nice. Good find

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popup_menace · 11-19-2018, 04:59 PM

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Ah nice. Good find

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I wouldn’t have known they existed if I wouldn’t have been looking for side rods. When I saw these I went ahead and bought the infitec for a hunting bow. I love it.

antiparadigm · 11-19-2018, 06:25 PM

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I wouldn’t have known they existed if I wouldn’t have been looking for side rods. When I saw these I went ahead and bought the infitec for a hunting bow. I love it.

Very cool. Is it nice and quiet?

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popup_menace · 11-19-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by antiparadigm

Very cool. Is it nice and quiet?

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Yep. It has a small vibration dampener on the end between the rod and the weight.

Briar Friar · 11-27-2018, 10:47 AM

Cool build Antiparadigm.

Random question:
What are the desert tan straps at the top and bottom of your riser used for? Thanks.

antiparadigm · 11-27-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Briar Friar

Cool build Antiparadigm.

Random question:
What are the desert tan straps at the top and bottom of your riser used for? Thanks.

Those are buckles. I have a strap that clips in there when i get tired of carrying it while stalking.

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Briar Friar · 11-30-2018, 09:10 AM

Awesome. I like it. I gave myself archers elbow keeping constant tension on my bow arm after several hog stalks at Granger. It plagued me for a good while.

Thanks for sharing.

antiparadigm · 12-08-2018, 08:37 PM

Here is something similar :

New Archery Products NAP Bow Sling w/Conforma Stretch Shoulder Strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057P2M90..._ehhdCbAYTM0Y0

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Briar Friar · 12-09-2018, 12:13 PM

Very cool. Thanks for sharing that link.

matt.howell411 · 12-11-2018, 08:41 AM

Very cool.

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11-15-2018, 10:16 PM	#1
antiparadigm Four Point Join Date: Oct 2014	DIY Stabilizer build So... I am a bit of a cheapskate.Or rather my ego always tells me I can do it better. Anyways I decided I need to try a longer (12-14") stabilizer on my bow to make that pin more steady. Problem is I didnt want to spend around 100 bucks or more for a Bee Stinger, Wick Stick, etc. So I tested making one for 33 bucks. Here is what I ended up with (still a WIP). Bow is still silent even though I havent added the dampening to the stab yet, Shots are much tighter, especially at 30 yards, my pin moves around drastically less than before, and the bow started at 3.9 lbs, so weight is still low. Thats a win so far in my book. Still needs field testing. Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk Last edited by antiparadigm; 11-15-2018 at 11:10 PM.

11-19-2018, 11:55 AM	#15
stickbowcoop Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Springtown TX Hunt In: OH, PA, looking for a place in TX.	Nice work. I built this one a few years ago from PVC. I used a weighted Bowjax stabilizer end and the mount part is the inside of a cheapo Limbsaver stabilizer. I used carbon wrap instead of painting it. I still have it but don't use it. I had all the parts in my archery box. Last edited by stickbowcoop; 11-19-2018 at 11:58 AM.

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11-16-2018, 12:12 AM	#2
HighwayHunter Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2017	Wanna make me one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-16-2018, 09:54 AM	#3
LeanMachine Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canton, tx Hunt In: east texas	You could build it much cheaper than that. Those shark bite fittings are expensive. I'd just use pvc shaft, standard pvc caps. Drill one cap for bolt and glue the bolt inside the cap. Mix desired weight of lead shot with glue and put in other end cap. Probably about a $5 build if you have an appropriate adhesive already.

11-16-2018, 09:55 AM	#4
LeanMachine Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canton, tx Hunt In: east texas	If you mixed the lead shot in with silicone you would get some vibration dampening.

11-16-2018, 10:05 AM	#5
2BigMethod Six Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: MILLS CO.	made few also myself with pvc and washers for weights along with 1" thick rubber

11-16-2018, 11:09 AM	#6
Stoof Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wimberley Hunt In: Will work for hunts.	I was just spinning my wheels over a similar idea the idea the other day. Nice work y'all.

11-16-2018, 11:13 AM	#7
antiparadigm Four Point Join Date: Oct 2014	Yea i figured the shark bites were a little overkill, but i already had one and it looks good, so i just bought one more and priced it out. I had a few limbsaver esque stabilizers that i cannibalized to get official hardware and such, but yes it could be done cheaper. Glad I'm not the only one that thought of this! Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

11-18-2018, 08:35 AM	#11
popup_menace Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: El Campo, tx Hunt In: Back yard, stand, or my dreams	You can buy a tournament style 12” stabilizer for $20, it’s just labeled as a side rod.

11-19-2018, 11:43 AM	#14
antiparadigm Four Point Join Date: Oct 2014	Cheapest I found in the site was 79.99... Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

11-27-2018, 10:47 AM	#21
Briar Friar Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Hunt In: San Gabriel, Colorado and Rio Grande watersheds	Cool build Antiparadigm. Random question: What are the desert tan straps at the top and bottom of your riser used for? Thanks.

11-30-2018, 09:10 AM	#23
Briar Friar Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Hunt In: San Gabriel, Colorado and Rio Grande watersheds	Awesome. I like it. I gave myself archers elbow keeping constant tension on my bow arm after several hog stalks at Granger. It plagued me for a good while. Thanks for sharing.

12-08-2018, 08:37 PM	#24
antiparadigm Four Point Join Date: Oct 2014	Here is something similar : New Archery Products NAP Bow Sling w/Conforma Stretch Shoulder Strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057P2M90..._ehhdCbAYTM0Y0 Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

12-09-2018, 12:13 PM	#25
Briar Friar Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Hunt In: San Gabriel, Colorado and Rio Grande watersheds	Very cool. Thanks for sharing that link.

12-11-2018, 08:41 AM	#26
matt.howell411 Four Point Join Date: Dec 2018	Very cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk