Home Made stuff

araz2114 · Post by **araz2114** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:52 pm

Come on there must be more stuff out there. I have lots but I am waiting for more of you. Wait until you see my lighted nock for crossbow bolts.

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:08 pm

Well I make Flemish Twist strings.

BUCKSHOT · Post by **BUCKSHOT** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:38 am

Crossbow spacer kit, speed increased for 281 fps to 307 fps on my Vix!

Works awesome!

hockeyfodder · Post by **hockeyfodder** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:47 am

Hey Buckshot:

Any chance you may be putting more stress on those Vixen limbs than they were designed for?
I would hate to see them snap and hurt somebody (probably the operator).
What did the tech crew at Excalibur say or did you check?

BUCKSHOT · Post by **BUCKSHOT** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:56 am

Home made stock! (chainsaw carpentry)
Not really fancy compared to some, but I like the fit and it works well!

Hockeyfodder, the same limbs are used on the Vixen and the Exocet 200 which is good for roughly 310 fps. I am sure they are also used on other models as well! The Phoenix is basically a Vixen with an angled riser, same limbs, similar concept different design!
I've never had a problem nor a concern about increasing my draw length a little bit!

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:43 am

The ONLY difference, other than comestics, between ALL 2006 Excalibur models is the length of the rail/mainframe.

Vixen: - 13.5"
Phoenix: - 14.5"
Excocet: - 15.5"
Exomax: - 16.5

Shakky · Post by **Shakky** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:18 am

Not sure if this counts or not but my wife makes soap. So far she has used Balsam Fir and Pine extract. 100% natural. I shower with it before I go hunting. Haven't been out enough to know if it works or not plus I play the wind anyway but can't see how it would hurt.

bj · Post by bj » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:22 am

BUCKSHOT wrote:Home made stock! (chainsaw carpentry)
Not really fancy compared to some, but I like the fit and it works well!

Hockeyfodder, the same limbs are used on the Vixen and the Exocet 200 which is good for roughly 310 fps. I am sure they are also used on other models as well! The Phoenix is basically a Vixen with an angled riser, same limbs, similar concept different design!
I've never had a problem nor a concern about increasing my draw length a little bit!

i've shot this setup off of a 2003 exomag...it basically made the mag just a bit faster than the exomax

and it's still going strong...

Wayne........

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:01 am

BUCKSHOT wrote:Crossbow spacer kit, speed increased for 281 fps to 307 fps on my Vix!

Works awesome!

That is what is on my PointBlanc made it a real DEER slayer

Would sure like another set that would fit my Cast Riser

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:52 pm

Here was a practically new canoe that I cut the back off of and made a flat back for(stressful making that first cut). Makes for scooting around with a trolling motor on our reservoir lakes much easier than paddling. Works out great and recieve comments everytime I have it out.

I also like doing lots of art work out of everything, I like metal. Here is a 12" tall elk head I made out of stainless steel. Very time consuming!

BUCKSHOT · Post by **BUCKSHOT** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:15 am

Way to go Groundpounder, some nice handy work you have done there!
Being a tradesman brings plenty of fringe benefits, wouldn't you say!

Gary you better watch what you wish for, Santa may be listening!

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:04 am

Yes it does Buckshot. I make things all the time, but most of the "neat" things that I make I give to friends or family. Makes it hard to post pictures when I don't have them anymore. I'm trying to still find pictures of my Jeep where I made bumpers that doubled as air tanks, light brackets, and baskets. I like this topic and will try and post more pics as I get them.

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:57 am

This is a great thread!
You guys have made some pretty cool stuff..

rutman · Post by **rutman** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:33 pm

Where would one obtain a set of spacers for an old style exocet and a wolverine?.

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:00 pm

rutman wrote:Where would one obtain a set of spacers for an old style exocet and a wolverine?.

Duh

I might have started something here

A yep BUCKSHOT I do believe Santa heard me

Groundpounder I did that same trick about 8 years ago from a canoe 14+ feet long I salvaged from the river half buried. Had a big rip in the side about 2ft long and a number of dents from being washed down the river. I found the owner from a old license sticker still on the canoe he came and looked at it took a couple of pic's and then gave me the canoe.

I cut a few feet off and pop riveted a new flat end back on and it worked fine, however I still had a TIP OVER problem a couple time

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