String creep

[paulaboutform]

Thanks, that makes sense. Been lubing rail every 3-5 shots and waxing every 5. Will be probably go the custom string route in the future ,but, was told factory string would be more forgiving of "rookie" mistakes. Might put the wax a little thinner next time .

Stop lubing your rail and STOP putting all that wax on your string. Spray some silicone spray on a microfiber cloth and clean your rail. Use a clean part of the rag to wipe away any excess. Wax your string lightly and rub the wax in with your fingers until it's hot and looks shiny and wet. Take a clean microfiber cloth and wipe away any excess. Do not apply more until your string starts looking dry.

Lubing attracts dirt and doesn't aid in much else.
Excess wax on your string and serving will get into your trigger unit and gum it up.

Paul

[8ptbuk]

Significant , There really is no certain way to know the correct amount of pressure to apply to a String being stretched in a jig . what you DONT want to do is elongate the loops by applying too much too fast ! Apply pressure slowly and when you can in a warm location to help get excessive wax out . This is a great time of year to be preparing your Strings for the up coming season !

[Pintail]

There is much better material to make strings with other then D-97. I too got tired of string creep on the stock strings. I started making strings from BCY X and have had much better results.

[Boo]

Boo, I'm in the process of building a slightly modified version of your serving jig. How do you know how much torque to put on the clothesline hook nuts when either reserving or just stretching a new string?

Because of all the variables, it's easier to avoid torque specs which I don't have anyways.
Keeping in mind that the shorter strings will have a different reaction, if you push with your index finger for all your worth in the center, the pre-Matrix string should give only about 1/4".

[flightattendant100]

Boo, I'm in the process of building a slightly modified version of your serving jig. How do you know how much torque to put on the clothesline hook nuts when either reserving or just stretching a new string?

Because of all the variables, it's easier to avoid torque specs which I don't have anyways.
Keeping in mind that the shorter strings will have a different reaction, if you push with your index finger for all your worth in the center, the pre-Matrix string should give only about 1/4".

This sounds exactly like getting an older lady to give you a recipe! "a pinch of this, a bit of that, and mix it till it feel right!