Trigger polishing

[Kegbelly]

The old saying is there's more than one way to skin a cat, so here's how I skint mine
I've got a spool of flat braided cotton string, it's kind of like a real thin shoelace, and some #6 polishing compound which is a super fine rouge for polishing jewelry. I use it on my knives with a leather strop to get a razor edge. Rubbed the compound on the string then hit each leg of the trigger claws a couple hundred times, then did both of them at the same time another 100 strokes, using a back and forth motion like flossing your teeth. Trigger claws shine like new money now

[Pinesap]

Kegbelly which trigger are you using, factory or trigger tech?

[Bullzeye]

I believe Trigger Tech leave the shop polished so I am guessing its an excal trigger.

BTW, excellent idea Keg !

[Pinesap]

I believe Trigger Tech leave the shop polished so I am guessing its an excal trigger.

BTW, excellent idea Keg !

Thats what I thought too. I took my TTtrigger out to try and polish it but it looked polished so i didnt try anything. the string is a great idea unless you want to tear the thing apart.

[TriggerTech]

I believe Trigger Tech leave the shop polished so I am guessing its an excal trigger.

BTW, excellent idea Keg !

Thats what I thought too. I took my TTtrigger out to try and polish it but it looked polished so i didnt try anything. the string is a great idea unless you want to tear the thing apart.

Hi -

Yes, our triggers leave polished up with an increased radius on the outer claws. If there is ever an issue with serving wear, feel free to contact us and we will get it all sorted for you.

While installing our trigger, it is key to be sure that the trigger is seated properly as well. Some trouble shooting on trigger seating can be seen here:

http://www.triggertech.com/uploads/1/8/ ... ooting.pdf

If the trigger isn't seated properly, this will lead to rapid serving wear.

As always, feel free to contact us at info@triggertech.com or 1-888-795-1485

Cheers,

TT

[Kegbelly]

Correct, it's the Excalibur factory trigger in my 380. I haven't had any problems with it prematurely wearing servings, this was just something I've been wanting to do for a while. It's quick and clean, no disassembly needed. Once in a while the string would catch on the bottom of the claw, but since it's flat I just turned it sideways and slip it back under the claws and start flossing again

[paulaboutform]

K.B., you are brilliant! I did basically the same thing but never thought of the jewellers rouge, so thanks for the great idea. Incidentally, after my second dry fire (thank goodness for the ADF) the ADF hook actually cut my serving so I polished it in the exact same manner. It worked (believe me, I know ) because it didn't cut my center serving again but I will be going over it a second time with the jewellers rouge.

[Kegbelly]

Paul, I though about doing the exact same thing with the ADF catch for the very same reason. I'm glad it know it helps protect the serving, I'll be doing that on mine too.

[Normous]

No more dry firing you guys!

[strum]

No more dry firing you guys!

[greybuff]

Brilliant idea.i used Boo's method but i might go the final step and try this. Where did you get the polish? Is it a liquid/paste?

[Kegbelly]

It's made by Mibro, it's a stick like a crayon. IIRC I got it at Lowes or Home Depot. With over 400 shots on my 380 the claws were pretty smooth, this just put a nice slick finish on them. I bought it some years ago when I refinished one of my guitars, it shined it up right nice ( sorry, I coulndt resist throwing that in there )

[Hi5]

Kegger

Thanks for your post. It got me thinking. (That's like trying to start a diesel in winter, usually.) I've got a 405 Mega on order, and I was concerned that I might have serving wear with it just like I did with my first bow. My first bow was only an Exocet, so the pressure on the string would have been much less than with the new model. Rough claws on the new bow would shred the serving, I expect.

When I decided to order a Boo string, I happened to be reading Boo's website and he pretty much described the same lapping process as you did. However, he did point out another step beyond what you described in your posts. He described how to prevent particles from dropping down into the trigger mechanism during the polishing process. Obviously you didn't have any problem with what you did, and that's great.

Still, it may have been a bit of luck on your part that you didn't have problems. Or, maybe you gave us a condensed version of how you went about things. Maybe you assumed that other readers here weren't all knuckle draggers like me, and they'd figure out on their own to protect the trigger workings. Anyone looking at lapping claws would do well to read your posts and check out Boo's as well.

You fellows have offered up some good information.

[Kegbelly]

Hi5, I read Boo's method a few times, if I was working with a brand new trigger that's the method I would use, and yes by all means you should put tape or something on the rail to keep metal and sandpaper particles out of the trigger unit. I guess I could have been more clear...with over 400 shots on this trigger and no signs of serving damage with different strings I figured the claws were already worn relatively smooth and all I wanted to do was polish it, so I wanted something finer than sandpaper. The rouge is a very mild abrasive, not like sandpaper. But I did stand the bow on end with the strirrup down and the buttstock against my shoulder so anything that might have come off the claws is either on the cotton string or fell free. Hope this helps.