Takedown Sleeve Question

[Will B]

I’ve made a half dozen takedown selfbows using the steel sleeve with one and/or two brass sleeve(s).

My question is:

Do I need a thin gasket material between the two limbs?  On my past builds I have placed a thin piece of rubber between the limbs. The bow I’m currently working on has a nice fit without it so I’m not sure if it’s needed or not?? 
Thanks for your thoughts.
Will

[Hamish]

I wouldn't have thought it was necessary for the sleeves to have gasket. Unless the gasket is helping fix an issue like a shim to get proper, consistent seating depth when assembled, then I wouldn't bother.

None of the sleeve set ups I have seen in assembled bows have a gasket, though I have heard of people doing it.

[Pat B]

I doubt a gasket would have any affect on the bow. The strains in the bow from brace to full draw to release are a
lateral, front to back, side to side and unless the butt ends make a noise during the draw or release it shouldn't be necessary.
Take this from someone that has made only a couple of sleeve type takedowns. 

[bownarra]

Doesn't matter. In fact it would be better without one

[lleroy]

It could be that you need one between the brass and the iron one.
(Like you need a non-conducting separator when you connect a copper pipe to a steel pipe)
IIRC, there is some chemistry going on between the copper (in the brass) and the iron (in the steel)

[Will B]

Thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated 

[bownarra]

It could be that you need one between the brass and the iron one.
(Like you need a non-conducting separator when you connect a copper pipe to a steel pipe)
IIRC, there is some chemistry going on between the copper (in the brass) and the iron (in the steel)

A smear of grease is a much better idea than adding a shim.

[Will B]

I use paraffin wax between the sleeves.

[Pat B]

I don't think I'd use anything thick like paraffin wax. Maybe a light machine oil would be better.

[Will B]

I will try a light oil on this one Pat. The wax works okay but is pretty thick.

[bownarra]

As a sidenote parafin wax is excellent for giving the male section of a fishing rod joint a rub.... Stops the vacuum forming that can stick fishing rod sections together

[Stickhead]

I just seal the ends with a thin layer of TB3.  Never felt I needed a gasket.

[Will B]

Good advise Tom