Cable Guard

BullRider115 · 02-04-2007, 10:51 AM

I have totally tore my bow down now except removing the cable guard. I called a pro shop here and he said it is JB welded in. He also saidsince it is a colored bow, competition blue, that I can use a torch on the riser. Does anyone have any input on this or know another way to get it out? Also, if it breaks, where can I get a new one? It is for a Mathews Q2XL.

DaveC · 02-04-2007, 12:46 PM

I'd contact Mathews on that one.

drhoyt · 02-04-2007, 01:02 PM

i agree mathews is probably your best bet

mobow · 02-04-2007, 03:43 PM

Um, I would guess a torch will burn off the paint, yes??? Contact Mathews, no doubt.

BullRider115 · 02-04-2007, 08:02 PM

I will be contacting them tomorrow. I did indeed try the torch trick conservatively. The cable guard didn't budge, didn't melt the hardcoat either. I would imagine there is a way to remove this for replacement other than torching it.

Snood Slapper · 02-04-2007, 08:14 PM

Is it metal or carbon? If the rod is metal, I would heat it up instead of the riser.

BullRider115 · 02-04-2007, 09:50 PM

It is the standard carbon rod that Mathews uses.

BullRider115 · 02-06-2007, 04:17 AM

Well, I left the rod in. Since it is not metal they can anodize with it on. What a headache to try to take that thing off with a blowdryer LOL. I should have my NEW bow back this week 100% flat black just like the limbs. I will put up some pics when it is back together........

dandbuck · 02-06-2007, 07:55 AM

FYI The cable guard on my Reflex had left hand threads AND it was locktighted in. To let the locktight release, it takes more than a hairdryer. A hair dryer may get it hot enough eventually, but it needs to heat up quickly in a small area. A small propane torch will do it. Only a second or two should do it, but it may discolor(probably will, maybe buff it out). Sometimes be twisting a bit, the locktight will let loose.

BullRider115 · 02-06-2007, 03:48 PM

Well shoot me in the foot....... I never thought it may have a left hand thread. I hope that isn't the case here cause I will feel like an idiot for not twisting the other way. I did call a pro shop though and he did tell me it was in there with JB weld. Hopefully, it doesn't discolor but, if it does I have a polishing kit at work for carbide, sure it will work for carbon as well.