String Wax
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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String Wax
I bought some Brownell's string wax when I got my bow... I have a couple questions though.
1) is this a decent wax, is there better?
2) What part of the string do I wax? The entire string including the part which runs through the cams?
3) How often should I wax?
Thanks!
1) is this a decent wax, is there better?
2) What part of the string do I wax? The entire string including the part which runs through the cams?
3) How often should I wax?
Thanks!
#7
RE: String Wax
I have heard not to use leather. The thought process is to heat up the wax so it melts and makes it easier to get in between the strands. The problem is, too much heat may damage your string. I just use my fingers and work it in really well. If you have access to a bow press, that makes it easier to get in between the strands.
#8
RE: String Wax
ORIGINAL: G2 Shooter
I have heard not to use leather. The thought process is to heat up the wax so it melts and makes it easier to get in between the strands. The problem is, too much heat may damage your string. I just use my fingers and work it in really well. If you have access to a bow press, that makes it easier to get in between the strands.
I have heard not to use leather. The thought process is to heat up the wax so it melts and makes it easier to get in between the strands. The problem is, too much heat may damage your string. I just use my fingers and work it in really well. If you have access to a bow press, that makes it easier to get in between the strands.
#10
RE: String Wax
I just use my fingers. Years ago (mid 70's) when I was a kid starting out on long and recurve bows I used a piece of leather.The newer waxes of today howeverheat up and melteasier than they used to. You can still use one, but I don't think it's necessary anymore. I have found that it dooesn't take as much heat to get the wax into the string like it used to.