The discussion centers on finding a manufacturer or mechanic to create a custom compound bow, emphasizing the need for expertise in metal and plastic working. Participants suggest various resources, including manufacturers like Hoyt and Mathews, as well as local archery ranges and the "Makers" movement for potential contacts. The conversation highlights the importance of providing professional engineering specifications and the potential costs involved, which can reach up to $100K for professional fabrication.
PREREQUISITESArchery enthusiasts, custom bow designers, hobbyists interested in fabrication, and anyone seeking to create a unique compound bow tailored to specific specifications.
And it does not occur to you to try "custom compound bow" as a search term? Really?kingofjong said:Yes I am not looking for traditional or recurve bows. I am looking for compound bow which have cam and are very mechanical.
You might look into the "Makers" movement for resources that you can use. There are many very talented Makers all over the US and in other countries, and you may be able to find a way to make contact with your local Makers who have the resources to fabricate your bow to your specifications (and maybe even help you to do your engineering drawings and improve your design). There used to be Maker Fairs all over the US before the Pandemic, and hopefully they happen again this coming year as we ease out of the Pandemic.kingofjong said:I tried contacting the big manufacturers but they just do custom coloring. I have design for a new bow that needs to be made from scratch. By scratch I mean metal and plastic working because compound bows are metal and plastic. It doesn't have to be a bowyer. It can be some one or company who is experienced with metal and plastic working. They should have a portfolio to show.
Yeah, I have my doubts about this pursuit. A compound bow is relatively simple in theory. It's a recurve with [offcenter] pulleys at the ends. Pulleys are easy to make, and if you just wanted to mess around with different "gearing" that would be easy. But making, from scratch, the "bow" part with a custom specification could be exceptionally difficult depending on what that specification is.anorlunda said:If you go to a professional shop, expect to provide them with professional engineering specifications. Also be ready for a project cost up to $100K.
You may do very much better by interesting an amateur hobbyist bowyer to build a single bow using your ideas.
How are you getting on with your custom bow project?kingofjong said:TL;DR Summary: build product
Hello
I am looking for a manufacturer or mechanic that can build my custom compound bow. It doesn't have to be a big business. I would appreciate any help.
Thank you