Compound bow maintenance
12-09-2009, 02:53 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 88
Compound bow maintenance
How often do cams need lubrication and strings need waxing? Also, do you have to use a certain string wax or lube for the cams? I have had my bow for 2 years now and I need to do some maintenance on it. Thanks.
12-09-2009, 03:15 PM
#2
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: WI
Posts: 34
I wax my bow string every other time I shoot. The newer bows should have sealed bearings in the cam and idler wheel so they don't need to be lubricated. Once a year I remove the axles and wipe everything really good unless I hunt in dusty or wet conditions then I do it more often. Other than that just check things over and look for normal wear and you should be good.
12-09-2009, 03:26 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: S. Illinois
Posts: 1,325
I wax my bow string every other time I shoot. The newer bows should have sealed bearings in the cam and idler wheel so they don't need to be lubricated. Once a year I remove the axles and wipe everything really good unless I hunt in dusty or wet conditions then I do it more often. Other than that just check things over and look for normal wear and you should be good.
12-09-2009, 07:03 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: S. Illinois
Posts: 1,325
