How to wax a bow string - Archery 101

[@steverichardson4808]

If only I'd watched this yesterday, before I waxed my string. Then I wouldn't have removed my string, unwound it! and applied the same wax over all the separate strands including the serving. Great video anyway Jim, I'm enjoying shooting my first bow a BuckTrail Blackhawk purchased after seeing your review.

[@davidmathews2124]

Excellent. Simple & straightforward.

[@oldmandave56]

Very helpful and very professional video...thanks for the help!

[@baliocelot2537]

Great video Jim!

[@bowman321123]

I discovered that my fingers get away easier if I use a small piece of leather ( an old shooting tab works well) to be able to rub more briskly to heat the wax and distribute It through the string mo gooder. Good videos.

[@Max__apex]

Best to do it with string out because it can get between the strands since tensions makes it hard to penetrate

[@Jentedyret]

I have never subscribed to a channel this fast before. 4 sec into the video :D

[@MerlinArchery]

Fantastic! Thank you :)

[@steveavery7229]

Jentedyret a

[@thomasnikolaou8331]

Same appliance on a Flemish twist?

[@wataboutya9310]

That looked like a endless loop string with wrapped serving originating at each loop. Do you use the same process with Flemish twist strings, that have no serving at either end?

[@BartekCzuwara]

"so that's what energy smell like" :0) hahahahahahahaha, mate, this line is a killer!! love the vid!! ps. great job on the video about Pip Bickerstaffe's bow (I hope that you'll review some other l-bows too)

[@andyriggs227]

Glad to see you like the Errol Flynn Robin Hood. Best one by far

[@alexanderb4465]

Thanks, I didnt have leather so I used a thick rubber band (The kind they tie up broccoli with) Worked great!

[@theguywitheyebrows]

yes. very victory, much simplicity.

[@noahmcrobert7139]

Do you remove fur silencers when tou wax your string or do you just go around

[@Backyard_KLX]

Super helpful thank you!

[@aidenfgc2855]

can you tell me what the ingredients is on a wax . someones say that it is the same material as the candle made of someones say it is a some kind of soap can you tell me what is it

[@Joe-lm8vh]

if you have beaver puffs on your bow do you have to remove them to wax the string or not?

[@markusstromberg8933]

Jim why do you no wax the loops?

[@christinadonaldson8345]

thank you for the help

[@-fazik-3713]

Natural beeswax. And use a piece of leather to "spread" the wax on the string. Move it quickly up and down. It will create a lot of friction and temperature to melt it in.

[@tommygunn63]

Anyone have any opinions on the difference between the Bohning Seal-Tite (Green) and Tex-Tite (Red) wax?

[@yverhulst]

Do you have to remove the old wax before applying new wax?

[@MerlinArchery]

+Watch doge No... you can just keep applying :)

[@yverhulst]

MerlinArchery thanks!

[@geromemezo1277]

This was really useful, thank you.

[@Lutherman_edc]

Can I shoot feather fletch arrows on a plastic vane rest?

[@Gamerdude535]

joselo yasay Yes. Feathers can pretty much be shot from any rest. Only exception might be some kinds of whisker biscuits made specifically for bowfishing setups

[@fjc8900]

Do u recommend removing old wax with a PC of dental floss or something prior to rewaxing like some say? Is that necessary?

[@greenwitch666]

Do you also wax compound bow strings?

[@Noroi-ur2ix]

hi, another great vid, i've hope you do more of them, how to take care of your bow and arrows, btw can you do review of kaya ktb bow(or other of this type,) that is one of nice bows that you can get from Merlin? This kind of bows is not very popular in UK and your great videos can help with that...

[@Vccine]

Jim what if you're waxing a flemish twist string which does not have servings at the point where the loops meet the limbs, should you still avoid waxing near the limb tips? I did that once and it left my recurve limbs soaked in bee wax :/

[@MerlinArchery]

+Nappa I would wax every thing that is not covered in serving... But unfortunately it can get your recurve limbs messy. Also you can get an unnerving cracking sound when coming to full draw. But dot worry its just the excess wax briefly sticking to the limb :)

[@Tetsuox9]

Can I use the same wax I use on my crossbow for my recurve?

[@MerlinArchery]

+Tetsuox9 Yeah... can't see why not? :)

[@Tetsuox9]

great thank you

[@SilvaraSapphireflame]

What about with a Flemish twist

[@ZephrusPrime]

Instead of my fingers I use a small piece of leather to work the wax in. The leather will help you pinch and heat up the wax so nicely.

[@shannonbaker7904]

Hello, I love this page but currently I am shooting an sf forged plus and am new to archery (only been shooting a few months) so if I was to wax my string I assume that I'd have to leave my bow set up for a bit and not take the string off straight after waxing it? Or is this something you should really do when you're about to go out shooting? Thanks for your help. :)

[@Titansruler]

Shannon Baker Would be interested in knowing myself as well! Coincidently I too shoot an SF Forged plus which I got just over two weeks ago.

[@ctford27]

Are you supposed to wax the serving too?

[@MerlinArchery]

No, you don't want to get wax all up in your serving ;)

[@GEOSPAN1]

+MerlinArchery why not?(i mean:What happens if you do it?)

[@MerlinArchery]

It gets messy :)

[@lenaagerholm7831]

Can I wax my string even though it's not on the bow?:)

[@Darkendragon]

just wondering, when you wax the string and then you unstring the bow, would this lose the effect of the wax? I notice my string just unwind due to the lack of tension and kind of separates or is it just the matter of having the strings coated in wax that matters most?

[@jukio4]

jim, why not over the servings?

[@MerlinArchery]

It get really messy and the string is protected anyway under the serving :)

[@jukio4]

+MerlinArchery ok, thanx for quick answer :) I must add though that i am waiting for another episode :D how about making a longer video on advanced wooden arrows making ;D

[@joshlane6718]

I like to melt mine in with a hair dryer. I do the serving as well.

[@leonruvalcaba1549]

Josh Lane thats very nice and clever :-)

[@prinsallan]

Perfect! 2 thumbs up man!

[@MyREDTAIL]

Using a piece of scrap leather, Instead of your fingers to apply the wax works great it will not heat up your fingers from running them up & down the string.

[@keatsmeister]

Smells like energy? OK gotcha 👍 So, when I’m more experienced do I switch up to a wax that smells like... victory?

[@szmako]

Hi! Usually I use a piece of leather to wax and heath the string so that the wax can melt into it. Bye.

[@simplyrise5217]

I wish the wax smells like gunpowder. I'm spending a bit more time with my bow then my rifles😁

[@juainott5281]

Smells like energy? Well seems legit

[@rileyy78]

Give it a noice rub

[@JERRYR708]

Axe Wax bow lotion.

[@bradwjensen]

They should make them smell like fresh wood.. mmm.

[@phylliswilhelm]

Wax every five shots, I've heard

[@MerlinArchery]

phyl Lalka Id say thats a tad excessive...