chasing bolt threads
#1
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chasing bolt threads
Got my new Black Ice and G5 sight and Qad rest,neither the bolts supplied with the sight or the rest will screw into the tapped holes in the bow, do you suppose the threads just need to be chased or should I contact Diamond?
#2
RE: chasing bolt threads
The film dip from the camo is probably down in the threads. You could chase the threads and it should cure the problem. If it doesn't, then contact Diamond/Bowtech and they should take care of you.
#5
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RE: chasing bolt threads
I would have your dealer do it for you that way you dont void your warranty. I know it's easy to fix, but I have seem many people cross thread taped holes before. My .02
#7
RE: chasing bolt threads
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
Ditto! But not because of warranty issues.For one thing, I paid for a fully functional bow. I do not expect to have to come back and rework screw holes. The consumer is the final quality control inspector. I'd stamp this one REJECT.
I would have your dealer do it for you that way you dont void your warranty. I know it's easy to fix, but I have seem many people cross thread taped holes before. My .02
It isn't hard and frankly, it's hard to screw anything up. And as for voiding the warranty? If a person is that inept then he should probably be shooting something without wheels.
On another note. A good shop should probably do this before letting the bow leave the shop, whether they install the accessories or not. Just another example of good customer service.
#8
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RE: chasing bolt threads
Yeah, I agree, BGfisher. There are several levels of customer service that should have taken care of the problem before it ever got into the consumer's hands. And, real world, assuming I'd taken my flashlight and verified the holes had actually been tapped in the first place, I admit I'd just chase the threads out myself rather than haul the bow back to the shop. But still, I'd be P.O.'d.
I'd definitely send the manufacturer a nastygram.
If the holes hadn't been tapped at all though, that's a different issue. That bow would definitely go back. It wouldn't be the first time a CNC machine had broken a tap and run off a more than a few parts before the operator (aka semi-trained monkey )caught it. Things like that can easily slippast even the best inspectors.
I'd definitely send the manufacturer a nastygram.
If the holes hadn't been tapped at all though, that's a different issue. That bow would definitely go back. It wouldn't be the first time a CNC machine had broken a tap and run off a more than a few parts before the operator (aka semi-trained monkey )caught it. Things like that can easily slippast even the best inspectors.
#9
RE: chasing bolt threads
When I done bow work in a pro shop I seen lots of bows come it new with paint down in the threads, not tapped all the way and not tapped at all. I let you pro shop do it. Than if it's gets really screwed up the warranty will cover it are it will be on the pro shops hands to fix it not yours.
#10
RE: chasing bolt threads
Well, if the holes aren't tapped at all I'd certainly have to agree with you Art. Me? I have the tools and the know how so I'd just do the job myself. It'd only take about half an hour. Thern I'd call Joel at the factory and let him know that there may be others.
Yes, the average guy would and should take the bow back to the dealer. There really is no sense in going to the expense of buying the taps unless there would bemore use for them around the house and such.
Yes, the average guy would and should take the bow back to the dealer. There really is no sense in going to the expense of buying the taps unless there would bemore use for them around the house and such.