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Title: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: Trenton G. on August 08, 2019, 12:50:07 PM

Hey guys.
Lately I've started noticing that as I draw back, my glove is making a creaking sounds against the arrow as it slides against it, which is unacceptable for deer hunting obviously. What might cause this and how can I fix it? Is my glove to dry? Do I need to do something to the arrow? I'd appreciate any help!

Title: Re: Squeaking give and arrow
Post by: pavan on August 08, 2019, 01:16:14 PM

Powder

Title: Re: Squeaking give and arrow
Post by: GCook on August 08, 2019, 01:35:37 PM

Powder works as does wax.

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Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: Trenton G. on August 08, 2019, 03:02:29 PM

Thanks guys. I'll put something on it. Will string wax work?

Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: Pat B on August 08, 2019, 04:46:33 PM

I use a Damascus glove and every year I wash it with soap and warm water then put it on my hand, take it off and let it dry. Then I use Montana Pitch Blend to give it a good treatment, wipe off the excess and go shooting. When the leather gets dry it will squeak.

Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: Trenton G. on August 08, 2019, 05:15:50 PM

The wax solved the problem. Thanks guys!
Pat, I've thought about washing my glove but was ahead afraid if messing something up. I use an american leather big shot glove.

Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: Pat B on August 08, 2019, 07:47:18 PM

I do it to get the sweat salt and hand oil out of the leather that can rot it. It will stiffen up after it dries but with a good work over with a leather treatment will bring it back to life.

Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: GCook on August 08, 2019, 07:58:17 PM

Quote from: Trenton G. on August 08, 2019, 03:02:29 PM

Thanks guys. I'll put something on it. Will string wax work?

That's what I've used.

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Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: Trenton G. on August 09, 2019, 07:06:37 AM

I'll give mine a good wash then. The string wax worked well and it no longer squeaks.

Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: kadbow on August 09, 2019, 09:14:10 AM

In the field I use chapstick.

Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: GCook on August 09, 2019, 11:52:45 AM

Quote from: kadbow on August 09, 2019, 09:14:10 AM

In the field I use chapstick.

Good idea!

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Title: Re: Squeaking glove and arrow
Post by: Bill Turner on August 14, 2019, 12:00:50 AM

Anytime I hear a hear a squeak when shooting  I treat my glove with Montana pitch blend leather treatment. Let it dry. No more squeak. The leather in the finger area gets worn down when you release your arrow.  :campfire: