Swamphunter Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 I have noticed that my cable guard sometimes binds just a bit when drawing my bow. It slides smoothly to a point and then slows a bit then speeds back up. It doesn't do it everytime and I realize it just needs some type of lubricant. The cable run through a piece of plastic I think and that slids down the length of the cable guard. What shoul I used to lubricate this a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? i have used powder grafite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? I am by no means a pro....so i just used what i had availible...String Wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? Swampy- Your probably better off just buying one of those virgin teflon white cable slides then going to buy lube for the one you got now. The white teflon slide do not do this in my experience. I have heard its not very wise to lube the slides since it can generate grit on your cable guard. Even dry lubes will help keep grit on the bar. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? Don't use string wax. It makes your slide sticky instead of slick. A good teflon slide is all you need' I agree with VT, that using nothing is better than a gunked up slide. Dry and clean is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? So this slide sticking problem is nothing unusual?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? No I have had it happen to me before. Try cleaning it and the cable guard bar super duper good with some rubbing alcohol if buying a teflon slide is out of the question. I would not lube it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IADEERDUDE Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? my pro shop told me never to lube the cable guard slide they told me just to clean it very well...vtbowman is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvbowhunter Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? A Teflon cable slide should cure the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KSNimrod Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Re: Cable guard lube?? If that ever happens to you in the field, the best quick fix is the oil off of your forehead or nose! Not kidding. Push the cables forward to expose more of the rod and wipe your finger down the side of your nose (the outside!) then on the rod. This should fix the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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