Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TimothyR on February 28, 2015, 06:18:26 pm

Title: string wax.
Post by: TimothyR on February 28, 2015, 06:18:26 pm

Could somebody out there give me a ratio for beeswax and pine resin. I want to make some string wax. Thanks Timothy

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 28, 2015, 07:11:42 pm

I use 100% bees wax, no mixing.

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: bubby on February 28, 2015, 10:10:15 pm

I have a buddy at work that raises bees, he gives be a fist sized ball of wax , still got some honey in it, i use it just like that

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: sleek on February 28, 2015, 10:17:35 pm

When I used to wax strings,  I used beeswax straight.

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: TimothyR on February 28, 2015, 10:54:08 pm

I've been using straight beeswax.  Just wanted to try the mix. I guess if it ain't broke dont fix it.  I got the resin to make a waterproofing concoction for my bows. Resin, beeswax, turpentine and boiled linseed oil.  I think. I'll have to recheck that. I wanted to use tru-oil and beeswax to finish my stuff.

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: steve b. on March 01, 2015, 07:10:06 am

Are you guys waxing fast flight?

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: sleek on March 01, 2015, 08:21:18 am

Hehe thats why I said when I USED to wax strings. I dont wax fast flight and thats all I use anymore.

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2015, 08:24:16 am

Quote from: steve b. on March 01, 2015, 07:10:06 am

Are you guys waxing fast flight?

Yes sir. I can hear a dry string twang.

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 01, 2015, 09:40:05 am

Not what you were asking for but the best string wax combo, particularly if you make strings is a pound of beeswax and one wax toilet bowl ring melted together.

Title: Re: string wax.
Post by: JackCrafty on March 01, 2015, 09:53:47 am

You can mix the two (rosin and wax) but keep the rosin minimal.  It makes the wax crumbly.  And as for waxing fast-flight, the stuff I have comes waxed already.  When I use spectra, it comes unwaxed but I do use a little beeswax in the beginning to keep the stands together.