Author Topic: Chekmate Limb Fixture , Will it Split ? (Read 1393 times)

Coachy · « **on:** March 04, 2007, 12:06:00 AM »

Has anyone heard of a Chekmate Limb splitting from over tightening the limb bolt ?
They have a counter sunk limb bolt and the instructions say not to overtighten as the limb may split :eek:
I was thinking of maybe buying some normal limb bolts and washers and changing it .
Here is a pic of the set up .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/coach1/chekmate019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/coach1/chekmate017.jpg

bjk · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2007, 12:43:00 AM »

Any td with bolts would be prone to splitting if over tightened....lightly snug up the screws, then a 1/4 turn or so...

Coachy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2007, 12:54:00 AM »

Yeah maybe ,, but normal take downs arent countersunk bjk. It is effectively like driving a wedge into a bit of wood .

R H Clark · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2007, 01:13:00 AM »

It is late and maby I'm not thinking right but wouldn't washers apply the same pressure as the countersunk bolts. I am thinking of washers in the countersunk hole.

Crooked Stic · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2007, 02:13:00 AM »

I am thinking that flat washers on top would be a better setup. All thuogh I am sure that Checkmate has teated their system and if it did not work they would do something else.

Coachy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2007, 02:17:00 AM »

I was thinking of washers on TOP as well , not in the countersunk hole .
Maybe their system is tested ,, time will tell .

Kip · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2007, 07:00:00 AM »

Leave it alone,most takedowns have a counter sunk or beveled washer with the same type bolts as yours.Why do you want to fix something that has been working for years,Kip

Jason Kendall · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2007, 08:47:00 AM »

Looks like phenolic overlays to me, that isnt going anywhere! If it is phenolic it will not split.

Coachy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2007, 11:13:00 PM »

It is Phenolic , but there is not much contact with the limb bolt . As I said , just a concern

highnoonhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2007, 07:52:00 AM »

I've had no trouble with my Chek-mate T/D Coachy.
But I be careful not to overtighten the limb bolts.

Only troublesome thing I notice is about every four months or so, it will get a creak, or ticking noise, when you draw the bow. I put a light coat of bowstring wax on the limb bolt head where its tapered and fits into the countersink, and it's quiet as ever.

hnh

Chris Wilson · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2007, 09:22:00 AM »

Chekmate's been making that design for a good bit with no issues that I'm aware of. I've owned two different hunter II's and never had a problem. The cranking down on the limb bolts applies to any takedown. Over tightening the bolts can crush the glass under the bolt leading to a limb split in time.

Jason R. Wesbrock · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2007, 01:48:00 PM »

They've conservatively got several thousand of those bows in hunters hands around the world. I wouldn't worry about it one little bit.

Strutter · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2007, 02:31:00 PM »

I would get a bushing that would fit into the whole and then put my washer and new bolt on. The bushing would prevent the sides of the hole from collapsing in in case the bolt was not centered right.

Coachy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2007, 03:54:00 PM »

Thanx for the replies everybody

LBR · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2007, 04:29:00 PM »

Yep--what Jason said. Chek-Mate has been at this for around 35 years. With their prices, they can't afford to have a lot of warranty work, so it's only in their best interest to do it right the first time. I've never heard of anyone splitting a limb, although I figure it's possible with enough torque. Don't over-tighten and it will be just fine. Don't add washers, just use it as it was designed.

Chad

Shawn Leonard · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2007, 05:20:00 PM »

Why would ya change it. If ya change it and ya have a problem, Chek-Mate would void their warranty. If ya keep it like it is and have a problem than they will make good on it as long as you do not overtighten them. Like bjk said snug and then a skight quarter turn. Shawn

Bjorn · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2007, 06:28:00 PM »

Fedora has been using that set up forever. Mike would not continue to use something that does not work. Just don't over tighten and enjoy your bow!

Coachy · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:22:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Bjorn:
Fedora has been using that set up forever. Mike would not continue to use something that does not work. Just don't over tighten and enjoy your bow!

Forgive if I am wrong but this looks nothing like the Chekmate set up http://fedorabows.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=928

insttech1 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:27:00 PM »

http://fedorabows.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=408

the one your posting is for his recurve...this is his 3 piece longbow...same as chek-mate...

As stated by the others: leave it as is...it's fine.

Coachy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2007, 11:37:00 PM »

No worries ,, thanx again fellas . I'll stop worrying about it

The bow will probably wear out from all the shooting I'm doing anyway

Great bow


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