Stand Maintenance?
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I know some may already have their stands hung, but the question may pertain to you as well.
What maintenance do you do to your stands (Mostly Lock-on type) before the season? Stress? Noise? Scent? etc.?
Thanks, LT
What maintenance do you do to your stands (Mostly Lock-on type) before the season? Stress? Noise? Scent? etc.?
Thanks, LT
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I always check my straps, seats, bolts and everythign that may come lose or make noise over a period of time, if bolts are rusty, I replace the, if straps are frayed, I replace them. If theres any rust on the stands I wire brush the section, hit it with a brillow pad, wipe with warm water, let dray, prime, let sit, prime again, and then put 2-3 layers of outdoor paint.
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Thanks Wis. I do most of what you do as well. I know there are probably some other good pointers out there as well. I know I have used Nylon or Teflon Washers along with the factory washers to remove unwanted squeaks as well as vegetable oil (small amount) on the moving joints.
LT
LT
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hairless, I always pull my stands after season so I can inspect them at home and kinda give them a stress test by practicing out of them, even if it is only a few feet off the ground. I do not want to climb into that stand opening day only to find a squirrel has half eaten my ratchet strap. (After I get in it)[
]Dang little critters eat anything.
This, along witht the other thread I posted this morning, I hope, will get people's attention and help them to be safe this season.
LT
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This, along witht the other thread I posted this morning, I hope, will get people's attention and help them to be safe this season.
LT