Homemade Bow Press - Part 8 - Finale

Homemade Bow Press - Part 8

"Part 8" is the final part of the bow press build.

In part eight I paint, assemble and try the bow press.
I used a wire wheel on an angle grinder to remove any debris and clean the welds ready for paint.
I then clean all the parts that are to be painted with acetone.
Then it's on to paint. I used an etch primer followed by a rust preventative top coat. Both applied by spray can.
Once the paint was dry I assembled the press and tried it out.
The press operated very smoothly and was effortless to compress the bows limbs.
During assemble I gave all necessary parts a liberal coating of grease too.

If you missed previous parts,
Part 1:    • Homemade Bow Press - Part 1  
Part 2:    • Homemade Bow Press - Part 2  
Part 3:    • Homemade Bow Press - Part 3  
Part 4:    • Homemade Bow Press - Part 4  
Part 5:    • Homemade Bow Press - Part 5  
Part 6:    • Homemade Bow Press - Part 6  
Part 7:    • Homemade Bow Press - Part 7