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Title: two piece T/D system
Post by: bowfanatik on October 27, 2014, 08:09:00 PM
Guys with two piece longbow or recurve

Do you have ,any problem with this system locket socket. Wobble, crunch, unstring bow  itself separated or anything like that?
Anything negative ?


Don't avoid manufacturer of your bow

Thanks for your reviews , is meaning a lot for me


I will post this photo JUST LIKE EXAMPLE  !
not to implicate something !

   (http://www.bowhunter.com/files/2010/09/bhm0608_new08.jpg)
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: nineworlds9 on October 27, 2014, 08:30:00 PM
No issues- this system works great!  Big Jim and Cari-bow use it also.  Rock solid!  The only benefit that a Bow-bolt has vs this system is the extra weight.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: gringol on October 27, 2014, 08:35:00 PM
Never.

Nothing but good things to say.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: onewhohasfun on October 27, 2014, 08:35:00 PM
I have 2 Caribow Slynx T/D's.
No negatives to report.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: Marc B. on October 27, 2014, 08:37:00 PM
I have a Big Jim and not a single issue. Great system.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: Biathlonman on October 27, 2014, 09:48:00 PM
I didn't love it as I was never 100% sure I was fully seated with the one I had.  Prefer the bow bolt.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: Rick Butler on October 27, 2014, 10:04:00 PM
Have 3 bows with this system.  I think it's the best take down method there is.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: ejhorstick on October 27, 2014, 11:24:00 PM
Got a Big Jim thunderchild with this system and I really like it. Very convenient as a quick no-tool takedown system. Bow-bolt is good to, especially with the extra weight it adds if you like extra mass in your riser.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: JRY309 on October 27, 2014, 11:40:00 PM
I have a BW PLX T/D just like your picture.Works great no complaints,solid.Looks just like a one-piece,I like that!Feels like it added alittle mass weight.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: Michael Pfander on October 27, 2014, 11:59:00 PM
I have 3 2 piece longbows.  They all work well.  2 have metal sleives one has the fiber.  I have a Big Jims, a Morrison, and a Wes Walace.
MAP
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: saltwatertom on October 28, 2014, 12:13:00 AM
Big Jim's TC 2 piece. As said, rock solid    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: cacciatore on October 28, 2014, 02:24:00 AM
On my Big Jim Thunderchild no issues have arised,the only think you have to do is to lubrificate with Vaseline if it is too tight or use wax if it is too loose.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: flyne on October 28, 2014, 05:43:00 AM
Iv never had a problem with this system and every bow iv had like this have been over 65# and up to 102# you wont have a problem with this system
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 28, 2014, 05:54:00 AM
Done right I don't think there is anything better.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: Brandywine on October 28, 2014, 06:23:00 AM
Hello:
I have the "locket-socket" design on both Black Widow and A&H Archery bows.  No problems, ever.  The design is as strong as a single piece bow.  Black Widow has an instructional DVD showing Ken Beck testing the joint's strength in a Hydraulic press.  The force needed to break the two-piece joint was the same as for its one-piece riser.  
Regards,
Kevin
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: bowfanatik on October 28, 2014, 02:04:00 PM
My second question is     :)  
Who can  make locket socket on my bow ?
Your recommendations please     :)

I will build bow with all necessary reinforcements ,  just need workshop who will make td system
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: V I Archer on October 28, 2014, 02:47:00 PM
I think the general consensus as I have seen it debated over the years is that a one piece bow should remain a one piece bow.  Two piece bows are conceived and designed as such from the beginning.  However there is a retrofit kit available from, I believe Fisk Archery.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: BigJim on October 29, 2014, 07:38:00 AM
We sell the kits and I have instructions on our website or youtube to do it yourself. if you can build a bow, you can install this TD system.

I wish I could say that I invented this system but of course I did not.
I will say that if there was a better TD system out there, I'd be using it.

Many many hundred out there and counting with 0 failures.
Thanks, bigjim
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: njloco on October 29, 2014, 08:36:00 AM
I don't know what those are made of but, I had a Jack Harrison two piece like those shown above and it was made of carbon fiber, very strong and I never had a problem.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: njloco on October 29, 2014, 08:36:00 AM
I don't know what those are made of but, I had a Jack Harrison two piece like those shown above and it was made of carbon fiber, very strong and I never had a problem.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: bowfanatik on October 29, 2014, 09:13:00 AM
:-) BigJim
My friend making very good bows , but his have some hostility for this locket socket system .
Can you make this for me ? We can stop in any point bow building , to be easy for you .......
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: Flying Dogg on October 29, 2014, 12:48:00 PM
My BW PLX T/D is rock solid. But be careful if applying string wax prior to putting it together as was recommended. I applied too much wax and had a very difficult time pulling it apart for a trip. It took two of us with a lot of effort. Other than that it is a great system.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: Chromebuck on October 29, 2014, 04:01:00 PM
(http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu47/chromebuck/DSCN2716_zps6ff03b76.jpg)

From what I have ferreted out from research and questions on this site the above design is the least favorite and is no longer being used by any bowyer.  Unfortunately I shoot this bow absolutely skookum and it is going nowhere.
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: awbowman on October 29, 2014, 04:49:00 PM
There is a guy in Alaska that learned the take-down conversion system (lockit socket)from Jack Harrison.

I think he charges $250.  I almost got him to do it, but in the end I chickened out on cutting my beloved Super D.

You can contact him at stringworksalaska@gmail.com.  His name is Chris Kilgore

Oh, it will shift the "center of the bow a little forward when doing the conversion if I remember right
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: bowfanatik on October 29, 2014, 04:55:00 PM
With to all respect , to all . But i trust in hand of this Big guy :-)
Title: Re: two piece T/D system
Post by: drewsbow on October 29, 2014, 06:39:00 PM
love my Big Jim take down