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[rlc1959]

Shot a dozen arrows yesterday. Unstrung and set in the Sun a couple hours. Still no luck. I guess back to A&H. Dan from A&H called and said they would be glad to check it out. What a great Company. Thanks for all the tips and advise
Take care , Randy

[kawika b]

Try putting one of those thermal hand warmers on the grip for a bit.

[Brandywine]

Thanks, Ric:
Please share what happens.  I have every confidence that Larry and Dan at A&H will solve your problem in short order once they have the bow.  Since there are many, many of these type of joints in use, we will be fortunate to have your update. Thanks.
Kevin

[arrowlauncherdj]

Bring it indoors for a few days in coldest part of the house, string it, shoot it, then try again. Bet that'll work.

[Hummer3T]

Originally posted by Gil Verwey:
I put the bow behind me, grab it with my hands near where the bow comes together. I bend over and brace my knees against my forearms. I use my legs as a lever and also push them open against my arms as I try to pull the bow apart.  

sound like bow yoga, might have try to keep limber
LOL

[rlc1959]

I will try the cold method. I remember something from the Automotive Industry about bearing races or something putting them in the freezer to remove  ??

[rlc1959]

GOT IT APART !!!!  Thanks for the cold suggestion. I stuck in my freezer for an hour. Pulled it out and it came right apart. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. Cold worked for me.

Take care , Randy

[TommyBoy]

Look for a product called Renaissance Wax - it protects the metal from corrosion and works great. I use it on ally my high carbon knife blades. Oh, and the behind the back thing is the way to go. You will get it apart.

[TxAg]

Originally posted by rlc1959:
GOT IT APART !!!!  Thanks for the cold suggestion. I stuck in my freezer for an hour. Pulled it out and it came right apart. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. Cold worked for me.

Take care , Randy

Awesome. Makes sense now....hindsight 20/20. Cold equals contraction, heat equals expansion.

[Brandywine]

Wow, that's fantastic.  You must have a huge freezer.  I'm sure A&H would like to know your method.  Thanks.
Kevin

[huntmaster80]

Once you get it apart, put some breech grease on it. Like the stuff I put on my Thompson center. Never got to see a 2 piece AH but most use almost the same concept as a TC

[Brandywine]

As for wax and grease, it would be wise to ask A & H:
 They have specific wax recommendations, that match those of Black Widow and Big Jim for the same joint system.  
The nasty issue is contamination from other materials such as dirt that the separated pieces can attract, even in a bow bag.  The mating surfaces must be kept very clean.  Each time the bow is disassembled the wax should be removed with alcohol and then stored with a dirt-proof cover over each joint.  The wax is kept in a sealed container and only applied just prior to assembly.  Contaminated grease will create problems.  Care for the joint system like your eyes when using contact lenses.  The Black Widow bow manual DVD includes a section showing both joint care and strength.  
Regards,
Kevin