To keep up with wear and tear, your vehicle’s engine needs routine maintenance. The same can be said for a bowstring. The most basic thing you can do to keep your string in good condition is to wax it. But do you know how to properly wax a compound bowstring?
Consider your bowstring to be the engine that propels your bow, whether it’s a compound, recurve, or longbow. You must put energy into the bow to draw energy out of it to launch an arrow. Waxing a bowstring can help it last longer by preventing it from fraying or being harmed by dirt or moisture. It will also aid in keeping the strands supple and preventing them from drying out.
Waxing, fortunately, is a simple procedure that takes only a few minutes. Here’s a fast guide on waxing a bowstring.
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Most Convenient and Easy Way to Wax a Compound BowString!
How to Wax a Compound BowString
Maintaining a healthy bowstring is one of the most fundamental housekeeping jobs that any archer must perform to keep their bow in the finest possible condition.
We’ll go over the process step by step in greater depth, so it would be worth your time.
First Step
Make sure your bowstring is clean and free of dirt or debris before you begin the waxing technique. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe it down. Spread wax firmly along the length of the string as well as the cables by rubbing it vertically and horizontally until the wax is evident along the course of the threads. Waxing the serving isn’t necessary. It’ll disintegrate faster, but it’ll also make it slick!
Second Step
Massage the wax deeper into the string with your fingers. Since the string is composed of many different strands, the wax should be stretched around them, dissolving into all of the spaces, for the optimum outcome.
Third Step
Now, wrap the cloth cord in a loop around the string thoroughly. (Leather is preferred by traditional archers, but a little loop of card or paper will suffice in a pinch.)
Lastly
To smooth out the wax distribution, move the cord loop up and down the length of the string. The surplus will be pushed away, and as much as feasible will be pressed into the strands. With your fingertips, remove any remaining lumps, and your string is ready to use!
You can use a section of thick rope to push the wax deeper and more consistently through into the string after distributing it with your fingertips. Wrap the rope around the bowstring a couple of times, then spread the wax with your fingers in the same manner.
Things to Keep in Mind before Waxing Your Compound Bow String
Whether it’s your first or tenth bow, you’ll want to keep it in good working order to get the most out of your investment. Waxing is a must-do for your string on a regular basis.
To avoid damage and properly wax your compound bow string, keep these points in mind.
- When it comes to waxing your bowstring, there are a few things to keep in mind. To avoid complications later on when using your compound bow, make sure the bow is unstrung and then follow the waxing procedures.
- Waxing the bowstring extends the string’s life and prevents string popping from causing harm to the bow.
- Don’t ever use candle wax on the bowstring since the compounds in the beeswax may disintegrate the fibers of the bowstring instead of safeguarding them.
- Don’t wax the serving area of the string because it’s unnecessary and will cause dirt to accumulate on the cams.
- The strings are one of the most vital, yet least visible, sections of the bow. The strings, like every other moving part on a tool or machine, require frequent maintenance.
- When waxing the string, use caution and avoid touching it with your fingers once the wax has been applied. You should also avoid using a belt sander or drill press to complete this task.
The waxing task should take you around thirty minutes if you use the appropriate method and tools.
Conclusion
That concludes our discussion. Follow these instructions to ensure that your string lasts longer and shoots straighter than ever before. We hope you found this article to be informative and learned how to wax a compound bowstring. Please let us know if there is anything more we can do for you, and don’t forget to follow us on social media! Good luck with your hunt!