Between limbs and risers

[paleFace]

 I am in the process of trying to get one of my recurves as absolutely dead silent as possible.  

I was wondering if any of you use a padding of sorts between your limbs and riser and if so what's the best material?  Finally if you do use a type of padding between them limbs and riser do you notice a big difference in noise?

[kawika b]

What kind of bow and what set up?

[snag]

I use a string lube. Often times we hunt and get dirt in between the limbs and the riser. It's good to take you bow apart and clean it out. Then smear some lube around were the limb bolt screws into the riser and put your limbs back on. You can also use that thin cork sheets. But I've always found the lube works just fine.

[mooseman76]

On my takedowns I put a coat of bowstring wax between the riser and limbs.  I figure this would eliminate any noise of the two materials rubbing together.  I also put bowstring wax on the threads of the limb bolts.  This seems to keep them really tight.  Good luck...Mike

[paleFace]

Kwik Styk 53# @ 28
29" CE 250's with 200 gr up front.
I have the string noise down to a dull thud but i'm hearing a clicking noise that sounds like its may be coming from the area where the limbs meet the riser.

My Morrison came with the thin cork but it's a long bow and was already silent.

The noise is not that loud, I'm just trying to get it as quiet as possible.

[FerretWYO]

I have found two things that work really good. One is string wax. The other is PT bands. They are a thin rubber I cut to shape. Made a big difference on my the Palmer I used to shoot.

[kawika b]

Like the others said... stringwax is your friend but don't overdo it... my Palmer Double carbon clicked a lil when I used too much so just use a thin coat and smear... moleskin or cork have been used too.

If you use stringwax remember to clean it off every now and then... even in the hole for the guide pin.

[inrut]

I have had bows that were newly finished make a slight noise until the finish was fully cured. A piece of wax paper from the kitchens works well between the riser and limbs and it's not noticeable from the side view. Bowstring wax on the pins also.

[Tim Finley]

I use plastic film that is used for laminating, sticky on one side, works great!...Tim  ( get it at walmart)

[cyred4d]

Cling wrap will work as well. Just cut it to fit.

[traditional beagle]

You can buy the thin felt with adhesive backing in the craft section of Wal-Marts . Cut to size and stick to riser or limb. No more squeak.

[Dirtybird]

Rob the morrison comes with compressed cork which you can get at any craft store(pat catans or micheals).  The compressed cork is nice because you can cut it the shape you need it.  I also like to wax the limb bolts and pins.  I hope this helps you out.


David

[Jim Picarelli]

Originally posted by traditional beagle:
You can buy the thin felt with adhesive backing in the craft section of Wal-Marts . Cut to size and stick to riser or limb. No more squeak.

That's what I used when I had t/d's...worked great

[amar911]

The felt works well, but it can absorb moisture that will not be good for the wood if the wood is not fully sealed. The compressed cork pad, plastic sheeting, thin rubber strip or string wax work well and will not hold water that can damage the wood. You are almost certainly correct that the clicking noise is coming from the limb/riser interface, which might also be the limb bolts, so make sure to try a little wax or other lubricant on the bolts if the clicking continues after putting the material on the riser pads.

Allan

[Bowwild]

I like the plastic laminate idea.  Most of mine have cork but the Pittsley predators have a black paper--almost an oiled cardboard but ver thin.some of my bows have nothing (widows). I had a widow that was creaking. I put string wax on the bolt threads and the sound was gone.

You're sure the creak isn't a freshly waxed string lifting off the curves of the limb tip as you begin the draw?  This happened with a brand new Super Wildcat from Rose Oak and that's a one-piece bow so no bolts or other hardware to consider.

[Reaper TN]

I had a TD recurve that would make a creaking noise when drawn.  I cut a single layer of rubber from an old bicycle innertube and made a pad to fit between limb and riser.  This rubber is very thin and had no effect on the bow except to stop the noise.

[Jimbow39]

Like Bowwild says. The noise could be from the string lifting off the recurves of the limb. I soak the end of my strings in lacquer thinner, then dry them to remove the wax. Just be sure they are completely dry before putting them back on the bow.

[Piratkey]

D-10 or Astro flemish String in 8 strand+cork beetween limbs and riser+wax on bolt +kiviut string silencer=silent total