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Jack Off Ute Canopy - DIY - Part 1
In "Part" 1 I cut all the material required and assemble the main frame.
I originally had two large tool box's bolted down to the Ute tray, which pretty much makes the Ute unusable. So I needed a way to remove (and reinstall) my tool box's quickly and easily so I can utilise the entire tray if needed.
The frame is built from 50mm x 30mm x 1.6mm Galvenised RHS Steel.
I have a lot of this size RHS so thought I should make use of it. The perimeter of the bottom/floor frame is two lengths welded together to give me the required strength and dimension. A single appropriately sized section would have been better but this RHS is what I had on hand.
I designed the canopy using Sketchup....
I originally had two large tool box's bolted down to the Ute tray, which pretty much makes the Ute unusable. So I needed a way to remove (and reinstall) my tool box's quickly and easily so I can utilise the entire tray if needed.
The frame is built from 50mm x 30mm x 1.6mm Galvenised RHS Steel.
I have a lot of this size RHS so thought I should make use of it. The perimeter of the bottom/floor frame is two lengths welded together to give me the required strength and dimension. A single appropriately sized section would have been better but this RHS is what I had on hand.
I designed the canopy using Sketchup....
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Making Custom Brackets - CNC Plasma
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Designing & fabricating some custom brackets/mounts. These brackets were to hold a pair of resistors. These resistors are sometimes necessary when converting the tail lights of a vehicle from incandescent to LED.
Making Wooden Door Handles - Using a CNC Router
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Making some VERY basic wooden door handles utilising a CNC Router. These can easily be made without the use of a CNC router. Made from 18mm Okoume Timber.
CNC Plasma cut LED Tail light Mounts
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LED Tail light Conversion. Replacing the OEM incandescent tail lights with LED tail lights. This required me to fabricate some custom mounts that would allow the new LED lights to be mounted and positioned accordingly. Mounts are made from 1.6mm (1/16") galvanised steel.
Aluminium Fabrication / Repair of Caravan RV Toilet Cassette Chute, TIG Welding etc
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Aluminium Fabrication / Repair of Caravan RV Toilet Cassette Chute, TIG Welding etc
Homemade Bow Press - Part 8 - Finale
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Homemade Bow Press - Part 8 - Finale
Came out really nice! Now instead of me saving money building my bow press, I’m ready to spend 10x as much to get all the equipment you have.😂👍🏾
Is there a specs sheet of dimensions
Hi Mate, Not at this stage sorry. I have been asked a few times so really should make some plans. Keep an eye out! Appreciate your comment.
Just kicking around and looking for ideas. I have a wood lathe and was thinking of using it, with some kind of DIY jaw and tailstock pieces, as a bow press. I'm not sure a tailstock is sufficient to 'press' up to 70+ lbs, especially a wood lathe. Probably more likely to damage or prematurely wear out the lathe.
Hi Mate. It's hard to say. What I'd recommend is to have a look at a trailer jockey wheel. They have most of the parts needed to make a press, i.e. acme thread, thrust bearings, etc, even a handle! Appreciate your comment.
Hey brother, I really don’t want to spend 5 or 600 on a half ass press that isn’t as nice as the one you made. Is there anyway you would be willing to sell me some shop drawings or something I could use to get the complicated stuff like the threaded rod/handle assembly done somewhere? My buddy has a little fab shop here in LA I could probably get the rest done. I would love to buy the rod and handle assembly from you if you’d be willing to make another one.
Hi Mate, Appreciate your comment. I'll definitely make a set of drawings one of these days. keep an eye out. Have you thought about using a trailer jockey wheel? They have most of the parts needed to make a press, i.e. acme thread, thrust bearings and even a handle! Apologies for the delayed reply.
hi 1/2 or 3/4 thick fingers?
Hi, I used 10mm plate, so 0.393".
Where did you get your bow fingers from for the end of the press
I made them in part 1 & 2 of this build series.
when you get tired of over priced bow presses you ake your own
That's it. It's also more rewarding to make something rather then buy it, if possible of course.
you can make some real money doing this
You think so? Appreciate your comment.
Why not just weld the nut to the plate…. Get it square. The flex in that all thread is more than enough to account for any misalignments
You definitely could. From experience though a captured nut just lasts a lot longer and ensures smooth threading/winding. Appreciate the comment.
Where did you get the fingers for the limbs
I made them. Check out part 1 & 2 of my build series. Appreciate your comment.
Turned out amazing man! Well done.
Thanks mate, I appreciate it!
That won’t work with the modern compound bows.
Hi, I haven't tried a newer bow so I'd say you're correct. The fingers do articulate quite a bit so it would be interesting to see just how far off they are. The press itself would be fine, just the finger design may need modifying. Appreciate your comment.
@@swarfcity you would need to have an adjustment for the fingers for how close and how far apart they can be adjusted as the limbs on new bows are about 3-4 inches on Center
Nice work should be proud brother. I like how you showed the good side first ;)
lol, It's mandatory isn't it?... Thanks mate, appreciate it!
You're one hell of a machinist my friend.
Thanks mate, appreciate it.
Consistent but that's a lot of heat
Thanks. I agree I was running pretty hot! I think being mirror polished exaggerated the heat effected zone though. It was 10mm plate too.
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Thanks!
Very nice. Can I borrow your shop and the equipment for a couple of days?
haha, Thanks mate.
Nice to have all the gear to do this, much nicer to see someone know how to take advantage of them, you sure are a craftsman, job well done. I don't usually sit down and watch 8 setps on a DIY but this was worth it. Mike S. PS: You had 4 little tab laying on table, what part did these play in this !!!
Thank you Mike, I appreciate that. The 4 little tabs on the table are shims for adjusting the angle of the fingers. @ 3:31 - it shows how they shim the fingers. Hope this helps. I could have incorporated adjustment screws into the fingers but decided against it as it allows more freedom with finger angle.
Nice Bow Press. Did you use 3/32 thickness square tubing? I was not sure if it would press 70lb bow!
Thank you. From memory it was made from 1.6mm(1/16"), But I will have to check, it's been a while, haha. Compresses 70lb no problem at all, quite effortlessly actually.
any detentions on the frame ? it would save me some figuring for different length bows
Hi Lenny, Are you asking for dimensions? If so, as soon as I get the press back (I lent it to a friend) I will disassemble and make some dimensional plans.
What subject did you make your bow press? Aluminum, iron or steel?
Hi Wilson, Frame is made from steel. Fingers are made from Aluminium(Aluminum).
I was really hoping to see how the threaded rod was installed. The nut in the cage goes on the make end of the press. But how does the end with handle stay put on the end with the handle?
Sorry I should have shown the assembly process. There is a plate on the end of the main frame with a hole in it. The outer thrust bearing and handle portion of the rod are fed through this hole. Then the assembly is held together by the M10 nut on the end of the handle, i.e. it's purpose is as a capture nut that holds the assembly together when not under tension. Once the press is under tension the force is applied to the large inner thrust bearing. Hope this makes sense.
Would define more as machine shop made, but wow what a tutorial! Nice ! Thanks
Thanks, Appreciate it.
Nice series and awesome fab work. Only thing Id add would be a safety stop to keep the bow from poppin out the bottom when under pressure, maybe a safety strap or ?
Thanks TreasureSweeper. Definitely a good idea. I did do some testing prior to working on the bow, as in once the limbs were compressed I applied liberal pressure downward on the riser and there is/was no chance of it moving. In saying that anything can happen and any added safety is always a plus. Appreciate your comment.
What is the tool used at 5 min
Hi Brandon, They're called a Power file or Electric file. Essentially just a tiny belt sander, very handy tool to have. Appreciate your comment.
You can Kleen your files with a piece of copper!!
Awesome tip Ned, I'll keep that in mind. Appreciate your comment.
Very well done sir.
Thanks Jason, Much appreciated.
would you be willing to make me the fingers if i pay
I'm Thinking about drawing up some plans for the fingers, as I get asked a fair bit. Are you located in Australia? Sorry for the delayed reply.
Home made?
Hi Paul, I really need to change the title, But yes this was made at home in my shed. Appreciate your comment.
Is aluminum strong enough to compress bows?
Hi Ibtn1, In this instance it's plenty strong enough. Appreciate your comment.
how much for the bow press? True Craftmanship awesome
Hi Venisonman, Sorry this isn't for sale, it was just a one off build for myself. Apologies for the late reply and I appreciate your comment.
Perfect job. Wonderful. THX my friend for this video.
Thank you Gunter, Appreciate your comment.
The craftsmanship is absolutely phenominal. Its nice to see so much attention to detail. Great job. Subbed + liked.
Thanks Maine-ly toys. Apologies for the delayed reply. Appreciate your comment.
How much?
Hi Larson. To build or buy? This one isn't for sale sorry, was just a one off build for myself.
What lengths did you cut the tube?
Hi Mike, Apologies for delayed reply. I really need to draw up some plans and or make a material list. Keep an eye out, I'm sure I'll eventually get around to it, lol.
Excellent craftsmanship. Seriously very impressive. I was looking for some inspiration to build my own press. Although this video(and the other 6) won't help me much, as I have zero of the tools or required skills, I am glad I watched all of this. Well done
Very much appreciated Rodney. This could be built a lot less complicated and if I was to build another I think I would simplify the design. Have a look at using a "Trailer jockey wheel" for the hardware. Apologies for the delayed reply and I appreciate your comment.
@@swarfcity I hadn't thought of this idea of "the trailer support wheel"! I think this thread better withstands the forces required! indeed this is a very solid base to make a bow press. Why didn't you apply this yourself in your design? you are a very good professional Thanks for this genius idea!
Perfect build but....FAR from home made. theres $10,000 in equipment and supplies in your shop. This was a custom order not home made
Thanks Vincent. Appreciate your comment.
Can you give me tube sizes and rough measurements for the kenght if both sides? And whatvis the threaded piece of metal called? Is it a thread??? Thanks for your time, T Brady
Hi Tim, Apologies for delayed reply. I really need to draw up some plans and or a material list, keep an eye out I'm sure I'll eventually get around to it. I just used standard "threaded rod". Worked fine but I'd have to suggest/recommend acme/trapezoidal thread. Appreciate your comment.
Just wanted to follow up and see if these were ever posted. Greatly appreciate your work and taking the time to document it.
Very nice work
Thanks Richard, Appreciate your comment.
If you’re watching this video, stick with it. The man is very good at what he does.
Hi Richard, Much appreciated and apologies for the delayed reply. Appreciate your comment.
It was a joy to watch this (these) videos and this build. It’s truly fun to watch somebody who is master class do a job and do it with style. Excellent job on the videos too. Music was spot on and volume just right. Again Bravo!
Thanks mate, I do appreciate it.
I would have dipped the bow adapters in flex seal or the stuff you buy to dip tool handles which is pretty much flex seal. Nice build.
Hi Charles, that's a great tip, I'll keep that in mind for next time. Apologies for the delayed reply and I appreciate your comment.
Nice Build. But homemade? I do not have that kind of machinerie at home :)
Just because it says homemade doesn't mean it's really homemade. I work at Yancey Cat and I made tools to get the job done, tools that you couldn't buy. But the safety guy would go through my box on a safety inspection and ask about them and said no homemade tools and I said they are not, I made them here at the shop. .
@@ninjazxd But still. Well done.
A press like this can be built with a drill, grinder, and a welder. You dont need a lathe or belt sanders, etc.
Hi, I do understand where you're coming from but this was in fact made in my home shed. It has taken me a very long time to accumulate all my tools. I probably should change the title though. Appreciate your comment.
Appreciate your comment.
Home made in a machine shop lol
Hi Dave, I get this comment a lot haha. This was made at home in my shed, but I understand where you're coming from. Appreciate your comment.
Everything starts out in a machine shop 😉 So what's your point 🤨
Nice build! This gives me a good idea of how I’m going to build mine, thanks
Hi Larson. That's awesome glad there was something to take away. Did you get yours built? Apologies for the delayed reply and I appreciate your comment.
Hey this is excellent. Thanks for some ideas. I have some Al flat bar too. I'm using some ebay T12 lead screw, nut to suit, flange pillow block brg just to save some time but I'm stealing you jaw design! Well executed!!
Hi TempesT, Steal away! Haha. The parts you mentioned you're buying will save a lot of time and probably work a whole lot better. Good luck on your build. Apologies for the late reply too.
Great build. Im going to do one similar, but with a vertical post too for overhead light and outlets, and also for a winch for pulling the string. Also I will make it able to turn around so there is an arrow cutter on the bottom side along with a boening fletcher. So it will be one complete work station.
Hi Mate, That sounds amazing! Good luck on your build. Appreciate your comment!
@@swarfcity thanks man! It is gonna be a fun little project. Im thinkin about bulding it like the latest spike press version.
Awesome!! I want to make a set so bad lol!!
Thanks! Go for it. If I was to make them again, I would only have one cut-out on each side for clamping. That way you can clamp in the very centre of the square. Sorry for the delayed reply and I Appreciate your comment!
You got a template for those pieces by any chance?
Hi Gavin, Sorry for the delayed reply. No unfortunately. I do get the odd message asking so maybe I should draw some up. Appreciate your comment too!
Could you have clamped the pieces together to drill them?
@@typhoon2827 Yes
What size tube steel did you use? Looks great by the way.
An absolute fabulous piece of work my friend! I was looking for limb finger ideas and you have definitely got my wheels a turning. As a fabricator myself, the chassis was not the issue and actually had the same idea with the threaded rod. I especially liked the floating nut, it'll eliminate any binding....Great idea! I can smell the galvanizing burning off that SHS though lol. Again fabulous work and thanks for the great post, terrific diy series. I gonna throw in my own twists and borrow some of your ideas. Off to make some templates!
Thanks Mate. Apologies for the delayed reply. Haha Yeah I would have preferred to use blue or black steel but my local supplier only stocks Gal in the size I needed unfortunately. Good luck on your build and I appreciate your comment.