What wax/string lubricant?
03-13-2008 | 05:45 PM
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What wax/string lubricant?
Well, as embarassing as this is to say, I never waxed my WC string on my Ross (I really didn't take overally great care of my bows, but now that I'm more serious about it, I am). I've since just replaced them with a set from Gibblet using 452X. I see so many different opinions/thoughts on string wax/lube over on AT my head is going to explode. The big push over there is for the scorpion venom because it goes on as a liquid and doesn't require "wicking" away like traditional wax. Should I just go with a natural beeswax, synthetic silicone/graphite mix, or this liquid "miracle?"
03-13-2008 | 05:56 PM
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RE: What wax/string lubricant?
BCY ML6
Don't rub it hard after application either, 452x will start to fray and you dont need to warm it up when applying to get it in the fibers. I apply evenly w/ my fingers, then one or two passes witha lint free cloth to get the excess off.
Don't rub it hard after application either, 452x will start to fray and you dont need to warm it up when applying to get it in the fibers. I apply evenly w/ my fingers, then one or two passes witha lint free cloth to get the excess off.
03-13-2008 | 06:27 PM
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RE: What wax/string lubricant?
BCY ML6
ORIGINAL: Rick James
BCY ML6
Don't rub it hard after application either, 452x will start to fray and you dont need to warm it up when applying to get it in the fibers. I apply evenly w/ my fingers, then one or two passes witha lint free cloth to get the excess off.
BCY ML6
Don't rub it hard after application either, 452x will start to fray and you dont need to warm it up when applying to get it in the fibers. I apply evenly w/ my fingers, then one or two passes witha lint free cloth to get the excess off.
03-13-2008 | 07:01 PM
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RE: What wax/string lubricant?
Also, this may make me sound like a cheapo, but Rob, Ben, or anyone else for that matter know if Gander Mountain carries this? Only reason I mention is it's ~$6.00 from Lancaster, plus $6 S&H...would be nice to not have to double the price
03-14-2008 | 03:39 AM
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RE: What wax/string lubricant?
ORIGINAL: TFOX
Order a dozen arrows then the shipping will be about right.
I love Lancaster's service,HATE their shipping prices.
The Dalton's wax is also a very good wax.
Order a dozen arrows then the shipping will be about right.
I love Lancaster's service,HATE their shipping prices.
The Dalton's wax is also a very good wax.
03-14-2008 | 05:39 AM
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RE: What wax/string lubricant?
ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA
Thanks, Matt. Is it something inherent of the 452X material? Isn't that a dyneema/vectran blend or is it a dyneema/spectra blend? Either way, I was wondering as I searched whether the string material made a difference on what type of wax you used. Also, I see you mentioned using a lint free cloth, so you wouldn't suggest using floss (I would assume which may cause the fraying)?
BCY ML6
ORIGINAL: Rick James
BCY ML6
Don't rub it hard after application either, 452x will start to fray and you dont need to warm it up when applying to get it in the fibers. I apply evenly w/ my fingers, then one or two passes witha lint free cloth to get the excess off.
BCY ML6
Don't rub it hard after application either, 452x will start to fray and you dont need to warm it up when applying to get it in the fibers. I apply evenly w/ my fingers, then one or two passes witha lint free cloth to get the excess off.
03-14-2008 | 05:43 AM
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RE: What wax/string lubricant?
ORIGINAL: Rick James
Yes, this is inherent of 452x. I don't know the exact blend of 452x (I let gibblet worry about that sort of stuff for me [8D]). All I know is that I've had in depth conversation w/ gibblet about this exact question and this was his response.........so that's why I do it that way.
ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA
Thanks, Matt. Is it something inherent of the 452X material? Isn't that a dyneema/vectran blend or is it a dyneema/spectra blend? Either way, I was wondering as I searched whether the string material made a difference on what type of wax you used. Also, I see you mentioned using a lint free cloth, so you wouldn't suggest using floss (I would assume which may cause the fraying)?
BCY ML6
ORIGINAL: Rick James
BCY ML6
Don't rub it hard after application either, 452x will start to fray and you dont need to warm it up when applying to get it in the fibers. I apply evenly w/ my fingers, then one or two passes witha lint free cloth to get the excess off.
BCY ML6
Don't rub it hard after application either, 452x will start to fray and you dont need to warm it up when applying to get it in the fibers. I apply evenly w/ my fingers, then one or two passes witha lint free cloth to get the excess off.