Locket socket lube?

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I have my first 2 piece longbow coming my way and read somewhere that guys lube the connection to facilitate takedown. What do those of you that have this system use as a lube? Thanks.

[D. Key]

I've been told to use string wax but I don't have a 2-piece to try it on.

[ksbowman]

The string wax suggestion sounds good. On my tds I use antisieze on the bolts sparingly. All of mine assemble with bolts though. The lock it socket is a different animal and my personal thought is any kind of lube that would cover all of it might cause a suction lock if too much was used since they are such a tight fit.

[Wudstix]

No experience with two piece bows, but I might try graphite.

[OkKeith]

I have 4 take downs (all three piece) and use a sparingly small amount of Vaseline on the threads and the riser/limb surfaces. I have yet to have any problems. String wax would work fine I imagine. I have seen guys use Chapstick at 3D shoots (I don't think flavor matters).

On a socket type connection in the handle the Vaseline should work as well. Would the string wax get sticky?

OkKeith

[GCook]

Randy sent a little tub of a wax with my Primaltech 2 piece.

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[Steelhead]

The vacuum lock issue is the thing you want to avoid.That can be a real pain in getting the locket socket apart or the brass steel sleeves.If I was to use wax I would use wax that's not thick and slicker.Guys use toilet bowl wax.Its more like vasoline.But thicker.

Whatever you use dont gob it on their.A  very light film is better.

I have been through the vacuum lock thing a couple times.I got one apart using all my strength and black Widow method of getting them apart when their stubborn.The other time I had to have my neighbor on one side and me on the other and have a tug of war to get one apart.

[GCook]

Warm it with a hair dryer and it helps.

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[KentuckyWolf]

String wax....works fine. Just don’t use to much...that’s when you get problems with sticking.

[GCook]

Nah that stuff Randy sent doesn't   firm up like string wax.  More slick.  PM Crittergetter and I'm sure he can let you know what it is.

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[Crittergetter]

Vaseline is to thin, string wax is to thick.
Get a toilet bowl ring! It’s perfect. You can even melt some down and put in a small container to take with your other accessories.
A little goes a long way! If you don’t take it apart very much you only need to lube it a couple times a year.

[Car54]

Toilet wax is what Wes Wallace told me to use on his bows he makes.  Just a little bit. 

[Caddo]

Toilet Bowl Ring wax

[Huntschool]

I was told, use the toilet wax, a number of years ago right after the "slip fit" sleeve came into being.  I have used it on my TD PL and it works great although I really dont take it apart but about once or twice a year.. When I do, I clean the fit up and replace just a bit of fresh wax.

Works for me.

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Thanks guys 

[BigJim]

Toilet bow wax is just thick Vaseline .. i'm told. I wouldn't use string wax. It can make it extremely difficult to disassemble especially when it's cold.

I melt toilet bowl rings and put it in tins to send to my customers. It works great and rarely do you need to re apply it. Just a dab will do you. It will also keep the socket quiet.

BigJim

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Bigjim, Do you just rub it on as a solid or do you remelt it and apply?

[BigJim]

It solidifies in the tin. I scrape out about the size of a pencil eraser and then spread it around the inside base of the socket. When you slide the bow together, pull it apart and re install a couple times and it's good to go. No need to melt.
BigJim

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Thanks.

[Lowrider]

Fred go to the Black Widow site and watch their video on it. I think they use string was which most have said don't use but they do show a cool way to pull it apart if it becomes difficult.