draw down stand

[Don101]

this is what i built its not the best but works just fine and cost next to nothing as it was built from scrap timber i had laying around, as Bruce mentioned about working on the ground seat i thought up a strap like on a center fire saddle, and when working on the fork or cantle i just change the strap you can see hanging at the rear underneath

[Mike Craw]

Man, every time I log on I see another idea I can steal...I mean - incorporate! Great idea Don!

[waddy]

One more quick idea on a simple remedy for the ratchet catch. Just go down to the hardware store and look in the section where they sell the replacement saw blades for the "Sawzall" type products, and there you will find a ready made ratchet. Just drill a couple holes and attatch to your frame with some good screws. Cheap, quick, and works fine!

[Elton Joorisity]

The ratchet bar on my draw down is the bar from a ratchet type fence stretcher. If you cut them in half you have enough for two draw downs. Didn't cost me a penny

[Hidemechanic]

My old draw down is strating to split and I got tiered of jumping up and down on the bar to get a tight fit, so I found a sissor jack out back and use it now. I may switch to a small bottle jack one of these days. Small mods and I'm on my way. Just hope the O/L doesn't get a flat first. HA!!

G.Hackett