cam lean?
 

Recently I had some trouble tuning my bow. Several responses to my post about tuning suggested I look for cam lean. Since this topic came up from several different sources I figure it is not just an individuals pet peeve, so now I am curious. Cam lean is not a term I heard back in the olden days. From the name I assume it means that the cam is not parallel with the string at full draw. Correct? Also, how does one tell if their bow has cam lean? What are the symptoms? And finally, what does one do about it when it is detected?

Thanks....

RE: cam lean?
 

On a Hoyt or a 1 cam,the only cam that can be adjusted is the top or idler because that is where the split yoke is found.


The problem with a Hoyt is it has a floating yoke and must be served in before you can adjust the lean out.


The lean will be quite noticable from behind the bow,the cam or idler will be leaning and all that needs to be done to fix it is to twist the yoke on one side or the other untill it is vertacl again.


The catch is that to be done properly,it has to be checked at full draw but I have found that on most Hoyts,it is really close when checked/adjusted in the static position.

RE: cam lean?
 

Thanks Tfox, you're da bomb!!

RE: cam lean?
 

its good info, but not quite right. there's a good article at the spot hogg website about cam lean, and i think it should help you understand what its all about, and where your bows most forgiving point is, and why its not correct to set your bow perfect at rest or full draw - unless you have an
'x' system, which is a shoot thru cable system offered on some merlins and martins.

RE: cam lean?
 

Heres a good read , the leter giblet mentioned

http://www.spot-hogg.com/newsletter5.shtml

RE: cam lean?
 

Gracias gentelmen! I appreciate it!!

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DID YOU LIMB TUNE IT?

RE: cam lean?
 

RE: cam lean?
 

Well, maybe.... What do you mean by limb tuning? Man, I hate not knowing what anything is!! But you all are most informative and I appreciate it!!

RE: cam lean?
 

I think you mean "tiller tuning"?

RE: cam lean?
 

Think of what the results would be if the cam is leaning in relation to the nock travel and you can see the problem. Installing the strings and cabels wrong is often the cause. On some bows installing them according to specs will cause it. Mine is like that. I keep my a/a an 1/8 to 3/16 longer to keep it from happening. Don't assume that they are ever done right. Really does take time to get them right and most are not willing to do it. A press is almost a must anymore.

RE: cam lean?
 

nodog,

Can you eleborate on installing the strings and cables wrong? Do you have more info on whyA/A being to speccan cause this? This is the type of stuff I've been looking for on here.