Author Topic: Gotta Love Moleskin!.....Uh, Maybe Not! :-) (Read 822 times)

Wannabe1 · « **on:** February 02, 2012, 06:57:00 PM »

In the further tuning of my Browning Explorer II, I noticed that there was some loud string slap during my practice sessions. I remembered having some Moleskin from my military first aide kit and put some on the string grooves. This sure did make a difference in quieting down my bow. No further steps needed. She is good to go for the sound department.

Terry Green · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:02:00 PM »

I had a short 'love affair' with mole skin to dampen string slap too....but found that over a short time it lost its effectiveness and was a pain to remove all the goo left behind trying to replace it.

That lead me to develop BowHush.

I still use mole skin for a number of things, but not on my bows anymore.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:03:00 PM »

Sounds like I better take it off then. Can't stand residue on my bow limbs. Thanks for the info Terry!

Terry Green · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:06:00 PM »

Yeah...and I sure didn't want to use anything that would damage the finish trying to remove it.....that was another concern.

Not sure about other environments, but here in the south I think the heat 'cured it' to the bow.

Send me your address and I'll send you a free set!!!

Prairie Drifter · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:06:00 PM »

been using it for 20 yrs as rest and side plate material. Never had a problem w/ it or removing and replacing it.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:09:00 PM »

Wow, thanks very much Terry! Address sent via email.

Terry Green · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:10:00 PM »

PD....it really didn't last long as a rest and strike plate for me ....maybe I shoot too much....but I tried it cause velcro is sometimes loud with some arrow shaft materials on those 'pin drop' days.

It was quiet on the draw when I used it....but just didn't last long at all .....try and use calf hair on all mine now, quiet and durable. Sealskin didn't even last that long.

I would like to hear about other rest/strike plate materials that are also quiet and DURABLE for sure.

lpcjon2 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:16:00 PM »

I was polying up some shafts with some lambs wool(for hardwood floor urethane)and it has a leather back and a thick nap. I was wondering if the nap was clipped down would it work for a rest material. Anyone ever try it?

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:19:00 PM »

Well, Terry was right. In just the short time it was on the bow, it left a nasty residue to get off! Won't be using that again!!!

Prairie Drifter · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:31:00 PM »

Well, I do have alot of bows so maybe each one doesn't get shot enough,LOL.

Terry Green · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:36:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Wannabe1:
Well, Terry was right. In just the short time it was on the bow, it left a nasty residue to get off! Won't be using that again!!!

Yep.....just be glad it didn't CURE!!!...

Michigan Mark · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:39:00 PM »

Not wool but acrylic carpet has held up well for shelf material and leather has always held up the longest.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:08:00 PM »

Thanks again Terry! I just got through scrubbing that residue off and it was definitely a chore. Can't even imagine if it cured on! :rolleyes:

Mike Mecredy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:02:00 PM »

I like the rough side of thin leather. Hold it on with two sided fiberglass carpet tape.

(T.W. you should have kept that stinger, it was sort of quiet by recurve standards)

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:07:00 PM »

Mike, I would dearly have loved to kept that recurve. Unfortunately, with my bad shoulder, it got to where I couldn't shoot 50# or more anymore. I've dropped down to 40# - 45# bows now.

And yes, it was one of the quietest recurves I've shot before putting anything on the string!

If I could afford it, I'd have another one on order in a heart beat. :D

smokin joe · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:12:00 PM »

Terry,
That is so generous. You are THE MAN.
Joe

magnus · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2012, 10:06:00 PM »

Terry so far I have had good results with mink leg fur rests. I got mine from Jeremy. He trims them down. Very quiet and so far durable.

Bladepeek · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2012, 10:15:00 PM »

I certainly haven't experienced all the different bow finishes used, but a little Goo Gone or some lighter fluid on a soft piece of paper towel or rag and it wipes right off and hasn't hurt any of my bow finishes. My mother-in-law, an RN, said they used it (lighter fluid) for cleaning wounds in the war, followed by an alcohol wipe. FWIW

I'm with you on the bow hush, though. Lasts as long as the string and made a HUGE difference quieting my recurve.

JamesKerr · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2012, 10:19:00 PM »

Terry, that is a great offer! I like the calf hair rest and strike plate as well, but they didn't last but about a year for me. ( I shoot ALOT). I started using some old belt leather I had laying around. It has worked great for me so far. It is very quiet and doesn't seem like it will ever wear out. I just sand mine or carefully shave it down to 1/16" thick for both the strike plate and rest.

Zradix · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2012, 01:14:00 AM »

I have used mineral spirits on quite a few bows to remove that goo.
No ill effects to report.

I've always liked the brand name Bear hair rest.
Quiet, cheap, seems to last...

Never cared for velcro..just not soft enough to be quiet.


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