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Title: Snakeskin/Limb-bolt bezel problems
Post by: ckanous on December 28, 2008, 11:01:00 PM
Has anyone put skins on there T/D limbs and have problems with the bezels messing up the skins after they were tightened down all the way. I'm gonna put some Copperhead on mine and thought maybe I should just put an overlay under my bezels, mine is like the Bob Lee's, 2 bolts. Hard to come by these skins so I was going to take precautions.
Title: Re: Snakeskin/Limb-bolt bezel problems
Post by: maineac on December 29, 2008, 08:44:00 AM
I'll be watching this post as I hope to skin my limbs this winter.  Where did you get the skins?
Title: Re: Snakeskin/Limb-bolt bezel problems
Post by: Orion on December 29, 2008, 09:35:00 AM
The bezels don't turn so they shouldn't tear the skins around their edges.  However, they will compress the skins some, so youi'll see the impressions when you take the limbs off.  But anytime you have the bow together it won't be noticeable.  So it's a cosmetic thing, a matter of what you like to look at -- snakeskin behind the bezels or an overlay.  Good luck.
Title: Re: Snakeskin/Limb-bolt bezel problems
Post by: bmfer on December 29, 2008, 10:24:00 AM
Maybe you could put some of that adhesive backed moleskin on the back of the bezel, that should keep it from sticking to the skin.
Title: Re: Snakeskin/Limb-bolt bezel problems
Post by: ckanous on December 29, 2008, 06:21:00 PM
Both road kills near me. I can handle the impressions they are there now, I just don't want the skins too loosen any. If there hasn't been any problems before I will put them under because I think it would be a better look. Thanks  Chris
Title: Re: Snakeskin/Limb-bolt bezel problems
Post by: Flatshooter on December 29, 2008, 07:59:00 PM
I'VE SKINNED SEVERAL THREE PIECE TAKE-DOWNS AND NEVER HAD THAT PROBLEM. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU LET THE LIMBS REST AFTER SKINNING FOR AT LEAST 36 HOURS BEFORE RE-ASSEMBLING YOUR BOW. ANTLER BURR LIMB BOLTS WITH TEFLON WASHERS MAY HAVE HELPED AVOID THE PROBLEM. IF YOU USE THE BEZELS, I WOULD SUGGEST YOU CONSIDER USING A THIN TEFLON WASHERS BEHIND THEM. GOOD LUCK!