lonewolf5347 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I have a few bars of pure beeswax I wonder if I can cut the beeswax 60/40 with Lard to soften the beeswax so I could use on the bow string . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I came across an article in one of my magazines, talking about alternate materials to substiture for brand material. (For example, there were several suggestions for making your own scent control) One guy mentioned using beeswax instead of buying bow sting wax for his longbow. After a while his bow had a horrible smell. Whatever he used to soften the beeswax apparently deteriorated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 beeswax and a toilet bowl wax ring works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I use beeswax as is.....no additives or nothing, and it seems to work fine. The trick is to rub the string between your fingers to produce enough heat to melt the wax into the string. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 It matters what kind of bowstring you have. Beeswax works fine on Dacron strings. I think you're only supposed to use a silicone based wax on Vectran or Spectra(Dyneema) based strings. Beeswax is not recommended for those strings. (ie. Winner's Choice, Zebra...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Bees wax works ok. If you use lard you will Smell it after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'm sure everyone knows this but a little tip on heating string wax to soak into the string is to use a piece of writing or copy paper and rub where you put wax. It heats well and you don't have to go with tacky fingers all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoytguy Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 beeswax and a toilet bowl wax ring works well Wonder how that works on chapped lips ??? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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