Question for owners w/a takedown sleeve?

[TL54]

Hi,I was told to use bowl wax on the takedown sleeve but that seems thick and makes it hard to pull apart.I was wondering if string wax would work?Any suggestions?Thanks

[Dick in Seattle]

I use Turtle Wax (car stuff)... just had a can around from using it on wood turning projects.... seems fine

Dick in Seattle

[southpawshooter]

If you're talking about the johnny ring wax, I've used it for the sleeves and it works well.  Just rub it on the male side of the TD.  I also use it for creaks between the riser and limbs on a 3 piece TD.  Works as a waterproofer for leather boots too!!

[TL54]

I used the johnny ring wax but then when I went to take it apart I had to pull like mad take it down.It was really gummy.Maybe I put it on to thick?

[Sneakypete]

TL -- if you're talking about the steel/brass inserts that you can buy for bowmaking, and which some bowyers use, try polishing inside steel and outside brass to get it smooth and clean, and forget the wax, which creates extra friction when you try to separate the two sides. When strunk, the bow tension holds the sleeves together; no extra grip is needed.

[Fritz Brown]

One other reason to avoid wax on a sleeve,  the wax will pick up grit and dirt and potentially lock the sleeve together TIGHT (like irretrievably tight.  Dont ask me how I know this little gem of information.)

Sneakypete has it right.  Polish the sleeves to where they work freely and dont worry about wax.

-Fritz