Is it ok to install a peep without a bow press?

[Tank]

Is it ok to install a peep without using a bow press?

[geoffretired]

I would say it can be done, but.... not very easy to do properly. The problem I had was, getting the string separated into two bunches of complete strands.
I have tried, using a blunt wedge. The tendency was for one or more of the strands to end up split, with some fibres either side of the wedge. Perhaps I just used the wrong shaped wedge. There is probably a simpler and more effective way, and I will be all ears when that is posted.

[Ceri Jones]

Umm... tried and done it after i dry fired (arrow fell off rest) once. Used 2 feeler blades to space it then two thin metal PDA pens to make the gap and then push it into place.

Not an easy job and would wait untill i got home/ to bowshop before attempting it again, and if youre not carefull you will end up splitting strands as geoff said.

[Tank]

is there not a special tool? String dividers or the beiter tools?

[geoffretired]

Yes there are tools. One is described as a string separator that can also be used for counting the strands. Looks like a pencil crossed with a lace maker's bobbin. There is no mention of how to use- with or without a bowpress.

[sambow]

I think I recently saw a new tool by beiter it looks like a miniture plastic roman sword that slots into the strings, not sure if its meant to be used with or without a bow press but since no tools are required if you have a bow press, I assume its intended to be used without one! I only saw it last week, but now can't find where!

Originally Posted by Tank

is there not a special tool? String dividers or the beiter tools?

[Erika]

Originally Posted by Tank

Is it ok to install a peep without using a bow press?

Not really. You need to know how many strands are on either side of the peep and preferably know 'true' centre.

If you insist on trying, use a pair of Beiter peep tools and only then if the string is loose enough to take it. I am aware of one gentleman using a pair of scissors in place of a peep tool... the results were rather predictable

[Nightimer]

Get it done with a bowpress.
Even if you manage to get th peep into the string without cutting a strand you will still have to get it to rotate properly.
This means a press to allow you to put a turn on the string at the cam end.
There are methods involving drawing the bow and locking the cams with metal rods.
This is not recommended!!
Take it to a shop and get it done properly and safely.

Nightimer

try a couple of biro pen tops, smooth and no sharp edges, as long as you have something to support the bow,or someone to hold it, this do works as i have seen a couple of members use this technique quite often,

[pyroarch57]

Originally Posted by geoffretired

I would say it can be done, but.... not very easy to do properly. The problem I had was, getting the string separated into two bunches of complete strands.
I have tried, using a blunt wedge. The tendency was for one or more of the strands to end up split, with some fibres either side of the wedge. Perhaps I just used the wrong shaped wedge. There is probably a simpler and more effective way, and I will be all ears when that is posted.

Two ball point pens. Easy peasy!!