String wax and rail lubes

[donny.brooke]

My micro supressor is showing up today and want to grab the proper maintenance lubes and waxes. Any input on what would be the best items to get to set me up. I hear guys using serving wax ? Coming from a compound bow where they dont like you to wax servings, is this wax to lube the serving on the rail area? If so is wax and rail lube used together. Can I use my bohning synthetic wax on the strings and servings on the crossbow? Im totally a rookie here and want to start off on the right foot.

[WVCBH]

I use a silicone string wax and no rail lube. I just keep the rail clean and wipe it with a very lightly oiled rag.

[longbow joe]

X2 ...string wax and wd 40 rail wipe .dont forget to wipe the rail groove ocasionally.

[paulaboutform]

You can use that wax. However, this is a case of less being better. Only wax your string when it's starting to look dry or getting fuzzy. Even then, use a very light amount of wax and rub it into your string and center serving vigorously until it looks wet. Do not use rail lube. Rail lube, like too much wax, will cause premature serving separation and can get into your trigger box and gum it up. Rather, keep your rail clean by using jigaloo or a good silicone spray on a microfiber cloth. Avoid string contact, wipe down the rail and then wipe again with a clean part of the microfiber cloth to remove any excess. I strongly recommend going to the Boocustomstrings website and reading up on this and many other useful bits of information.

Paul

[xcaliber]

You can use that wax. However, this is a case of less being better. Only wax your string when it's starting to look dry or getting fuzzy. Even then, use a very light amount of wax and rub it into your string and center serving vigorously until it looks wet. Do not use rail lube. Rail lube, like too much wax, will cause premature serving separation and can get into your trigger box and gum it up. Rather, keep your rail clean by using jigaloo or a good silicone spray on a microfiber cloth. Avoid string contact, wipe down the rail and then wipe again with a clean part of the microfiber cloth to remove any excess. I strongly recommend going to the Boocustomstrings website and reading up on this and many other useful bits of information.

Paul

Yep, I use a paper towel with WD-40 to clean my rail, it leaves very little this way, but slicks the rail a bit. NO WAX on serving if it is served with Angel Majesty. It has no benefit, and promotes separation.

[Chefrific]

Does anyone know what serving material Danny Miller uses for the flemish strings he makes for the micro?

[Boo]

Does anyone know what serving material Danny Miller uses for the flemish strings he makes for the micro?

0.036" Angel Majesty.