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Old 11-10-2019 | 08:32 AM
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It came with lubricant (looks like chapstick), but I'm not sure where to use it. On the rail where the string goes across?

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Old 11-11-2019 | 01:41 AM
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Put some on a Q-tip and lightly lube the rails where the bolt will ride. You can also use it to wax your cables and string.
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Old 11-11-2019 | 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by DJfan
It came with lubricant (looks like chapstick), but I'm not sure where to use it. On the rail where the string goes across?

TIA
Use it on the rails and work it into your string.
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Old 11-12-2019 | 08:57 AM
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You should be using it per your manufacturers instructions. I use wax for my cables and string except for the serving as I read you are not supposed to wax the serving on your string.
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Old 11-13-2019 | 05:47 PM
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The instructions had nothing about it. That's why I asked.

What is the serving?

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Old 11-18-2019 | 08:39 AM
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What is the serving?
The serving is the portion of the bowstring wrapped with finer string.
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Old 11-19-2019 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingbone
The serving is the portion of the bowstring wrapped with finer string.
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Old 11-21-2019 | 08:06 PM
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Use it as per the instructions given by manufacturer.
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Old 11-21-2019 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Dimidiate
Use it as per the instructions given by manufacturer.
As I said above, there were no directions in the paperwork. That's why I posted here.
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