Bow creeking?

[agross1]

I finally got some time to shoot again and my bow is making a creeking sound when I draw it back.   It is a 3 piece silvertip and hasn't done this before.  Honestly this is the first time I have shot it in almost two months.  I'm guessing its where the limb and riser meet.  What can I do, and why is it doing this now and not before?  It kind of made me nervous shooting it.

[VictoryHunter]

My stalker does that as well when I string it up. I'm not certain but I believe it's simply because the limbs and riser are separate pieces and apply that much pressure moves them slightly. Could it be that the limb bolts aren't tight enough? Anyone else have any insight?

[Jim Wright]

A LIGHT application of Abu Garcia reel lube grease will work if that is where the "creaking" is coming from. Another method to try is to simply rub a SMALL amount of bow string wax on the adjoining surfaces.

[Orion]

If the wax or grease doesn't work, a patch of Dr. Scholl's moleskin between limbs and riser should quiet it.

[Outwest]

A thin film of silicon synthetic grease on the limb pads every couple of years and your good.

John

[mark stella]

I've used a little bit of chap stick or lip balm when I was in a bind once.

[MikeM]

I use the bowstring was and it has always worked for me.

[elkken]

put the lube on the pins too    

[agross1]

Wow. Thanks for the all the replies .  Looks like I have a few options to try

[Gen273]

As others has said, I would put some string wax on the limb bolts, a dab in the thread hole as well. I would also put it on the pins and even on the limb mount and pocket area as well. If that does not fix it, I would call the bowyer.

[nineworlds9]

Silicone based will work great.  Don't use any conventional wax the stuff will harden over time and get petrified.

[nineworlds9]

Do not overtighten the bolts!  Tightness won't solve this problem, the wax/grease will, its a friction issue causing the creak.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

i had a customer of mine tell me about using cork gasket material on the limb pad not long ago, so i tried it. i really like it a lot because its not going to obsorb moisture the way mole skin does. this stuff you can find at the auto parts store. for about $8.00 you get a life time supply...

send me your address bro, and i'll send you enough to do your pads. it looks cool too.  

[4 point]

String wax has always worked for me and always have some around.

[skunkhound]

Do you have a quiver mounted on the bow? If so it could be coming from it. I heard some creaking on my one piece, and started getting nervous, but when I took of the quiver, it was gone.

[heartlandbowyer]

Yep what Kirk said I use cork on my bows, they have really thin stuff at hobby lobby with adhesive backing on one side. Cut a little smaller because it will compress over time. Re-snug bolts after a few shooting sessions too because of the compression.

Cory

[Sixby]

The cork works great as does tool box liner., the waffle looking rubber pad. It is extremely thin and very easy to use and immediately stops any creaks./ It is also waterproof. I pre cut it to the limb pad and then spray some contact glue on it and stick it on and the put the limb on and just snug her dowm. let it dry a few hours and you are set for months of creak free shooting.

God bless, Steve

[agross1]

Skunkhound, I thought you nailed it.  I couldn't believe I didn't think of that, because after I got done shooting the last time , I mounted my strap on quiver to this bow for the first time.   So tonight I went down to the basement and took it off.  Drew back a couple times and it still creeked.   Guess its not the quiver after all.    

So Kirkll I'll pm you my address and give the cork a go.  In the meantime I'll try a little wax  or grease.  Thanks for the offer Kirkll and thanks for all the replies guys, much appreciated.  Andy

[GrayRhino]

Bob Lee takedowns have a thin rubber gasket that lays between the riser and limb.  One of these could easily be made from a piece of inner tube.

[Bjorn]

If it is a recurve the 'creaking' could also be string wax residue in the string groove binding with the wax on the string. Like others said don't tighten the limb bolts too much.