Compound query

[Madarro]

I only get to shoot once a week should I take the cables of the cable guard between times or are they ok being left on the guard? I shoot a W&W Maxtry

[Schme1440]

Originally Posted by Madarro

I only get to shoot once a week should I take the cables of the cable guard between times or are they ok being left on the guard? I shoot a W&W Maxtry

I use to have a hoyt Ultraelite and was once left in a cuboard for a few months collecting dust. Got it out the closset one day pulled it to full draw and only a little squeak. Compounds can be left strung for a while with out serious effects. as long as you make sure its kept clean and wll lubricated (where nessacery) then there is no need to remove the strings from the gaurd. More ware will occur during shooting. I think.

[Madarro]

What parts do you lubricate?

[geoffretired]

I would not lubricate the axles for example as they gather dirt more quickly that way. The limb bolts are well lubricated when new, but check they aren't dry as that will cause wear when adjusting poundage or letting off weight for pressing the bow etc.Cable sliders can gather dirt too, so they are best cleaned to remove the bits that would increase the wear.

[ThePinkOne]

You can drop the cables out the guard if you want, it does reduce sideways tension on the cams, but it's more of an issue if you're putting thebow away for a month or few. If you have it out each week it's less of an issue- and you MUST remember to put the cables back in the guard before you shoot. If you're the sort of person who forgets things- maybe best to leave them in.

I use a Saunders Hyperglide slide so my cables stay in all the time and I have no issues- although I shoot the bow every day too.

One thing you can do to preserve the life of your cables is serve them where they run through the slide (I can post a pic if you want). Get someone to put bits of tape on the cables with you at full draw so you know serving length. One word of warning: you MUST use "Mini" serving for this, end serving is too thick and it's like adding 5# to you peak (don't ask me how I know this...)

As the others said, keep the slide clean too. Pipe cleaners good for this. It's also important to check the nuts & bolts now and then, like all mechanical things bolts can come loose. (I put my cam module screws in with Blue Loctite for this reason). Limb bolts- put a mark on in case they unwind (some bows do this). Lubrication- if you must lube the axles use a proper lube sold for this, most bow manufacurers suggest you do NOT use WD40 as once it dries it attracts dust.

Finally, waxing the strings/cables- use a synthetic wax and rub it in with hand heat only- modern string materials don't like heat and unless it's strung with Dacron you will need to use a synthetic wax. Once worked in, strip off the excess wax with a bit of serving thread- on a decent string this will give a very even finish.

Hope that's some use, apologies if you've already picked up most of this, but this outlins the stuff I get asked about most at club.

P.

[pyroarch57]

Originally Posted by ThePinkOne

You can drop the cables out the guard if you want, it does reduce sideways tension on the cams, but it's more of an issue if you're putting thebow away for a month or few. If you have it out each week it's less of an issue- and you MUST remember to put the cables back in the guard before you shoot. If you're the sort of person who forgets things- maybe best to leave them in.

I use a Saunders Hyperglide slide so my cables stay in all the time and I have no issues- although I shoot the bow every day too.

One thing you can do to preserve the life of your cables is serve them where they run through the slide (I can post a pic if you want). Get someone to put bits of tape on the cables with you at full draw so you know serving length. One word of warning: you MUST use "Mini" serving for this, end serving is too thick and it's like adding 5# to you peak (don't ask me how I know this...)

As the others said, keep the slide clean too. Pipe cleaners good for this. It's also important to check the nuts & bolts now and then, like all mechanical things bolts can come loose. (I put my cam module screws in with Blue Loctite for this reason). Limb bolts- put a mark on in case they unwind (some bows do this). Lubrication- if you must lube the axles use a proper lube sold for this, most bow manufacurers suggest you do NOT use WD40 as once it dries it attracts dust.

Finally, waxing the strings/cables- use a synthetic wax and rub it in with hand heat only- modern string materials don't like heat and unless it's strung with Dacron you will need to use a synthetic wax. Once worked in, strip off the excess wax with a bit of serving thread- on a decent string this will give a very even finish.

Hope that's some use, apologies if you've already picked up most of this, but this outlins the stuff I get asked about most at club.

P.

Did you buy the Saunders Hyperglide in the UK?

[jmad]

Originally Posted by pyroarch57

Did you buy the Saunders Hyperglide in the UK?

Wales Archery sell them.

[pyroarch57]

Originally Posted by jmad

Wales Archery sell them.

Ok thanks.