2 PC Advise

[rlc1959]

I left my New ACS 2 PC together ( unstrung ) in my garage for a couple weeks. Now I cannot get it apart. What a fit. Any suggestions ??

[bigbadjon]

Thats a pretty spendy bow, so first I'd make sure your wife didn't glue it together to spite you. Otherwise I'd just give it firm even pressure to until it gives.

[rlc1959]

Once I get it apart I think there must be a product  to put on the pieces to prevent this. Antiseize or grease ??

[Gil Verwey]

I have tight fitting two pieces and use my legs to help.

I put the bow behind me, grab it with my hands near where the bow comes together. I bend over and brace my knees against my forearms. I use my legs as a lever and also push them open against my arms as I try to pull the bow apart.

This works for me on my two pieces when they get stubborn.

[Raging Water]

I use a similar method to Gil. Only difference is I place my hands closer to my hips and sit. The sitting motion of my hips forces my hands apart. It is a body weight versus strength move.

Boy Scout Method.

Matt

[Yellow Dog]

As Gil says. Same way I was taught as a young fella to take a stubborn flyrod apart.

[ermont]

Yes that's how I do it. Those 2 Pc ACS's are really a close tolerance fit. Good luck Randy.

[Archie]

I use the "behind-the-back" method as described above, when my bow is really stuck, such as when I have recently applied wax.  Usually, I grab the bow with both hands close together, thumbs wrapped around it on either side of the connection, and push my thumb knuckles against each other.

[Brandywine]

Hello:
I have two of A & H's two-piece bows and love them.  I strongly suggest that you call Dan on Monday before doing anything.  A & H uses a specific wax.  Follow Dan's guidance.  Mine have been together for months while strung, shot and came apart easily.  If you use the wrong wax for your local climate, the joint might be a bit more difficult to separate.
Regards,
Kevin

[Gil Verwey]

Michael, that is where I learned to do it too. I have a split bamboo Orvis midge/nymph package from the mid 70s. I had it built by Orvis and before I could take it home they had to show me how to properly take it apart. I was a young kid and it took me about 3 months to pay it off.

I am getting old and forgot all about that until you mentioned it.

Gil

[daveycrockett]

Originally posted by Brandywine:
Hello:
I have two of A & H's two-piece bows and love them.  I strongly suggest that you call Dan on Monday before doing anything.  A & H uses a specific wax.  Follow Dan's guidance.  Mine have been together for months while strung, shot and came apart easily.  If you use the wrong wax for your local climate, the joint might be a bit more difficult to separate.
Regards,
Kevin

What he said to be safe. Those bows ain't cheap!

[rlc1959]

Thanks guys, I am a decent sized guy and work out pretty regular. I have used all my strength and this bow is TIGHT. I am going to email Dan this morning.

[Brandywine]

Hello, Richard:
Please let us know what Dan or Larry share.
Thanks,
Kevin

[Steelhead]

Might be vacuum locked so to speak.It will come apart.If its waxed you might use a blow dryer to soften the wax with moderate heat.You could get a buddy to help you out if necessary.Each guy take a half and tugawar smoothly.

[rlc1959]

I have not got a response from A&H yet. I was considering heat or cold ???

Thanks for the tips, Still will not come apart !!

[Brandywine]

Hello, again:
It might be better to call, than email.  If they are busy, leave a telephone message.  Dan is especially responsive.  DON'T do anything to separate the pieces until you hear back. Using any form of heat may cause damage!
Respectfully,
Kevin

[rlc1959]

Dan sent me an email this AM. He suggested shooting it some and trying again. He thinks the wax they use may have melted together . Maybe on a real hot day it will come right apart. i will shoot some tonight and try again.

Thanks, Randy

[rlc1959]

Still no luck. I left it set in the Sun a little and a couple of my employees also tried. This bow is tight.

[Gil Verwey]

I think it is time to send it back to Dan.

I believe that Dan is using Jack Harrison's take down system. Jack uses wax with lanolin in it. I have many Harrisons and never had that happen with the wax. He makes it out of toilet bowl ring wax.

At least it is an A&H. They always had great customer service in the past. I assume they still do.

Good luck
Gil

[Bob Miller]

I had the same problem with a BW bow.  Try the method Gil uses but get two pieces of rubber(like used to open bottles) and grip the bow with them.  It works for me.