Thorvald
Active member
Hi.
In order to prolong the life of a string, it should be waxed regularly. In another thread the life span of a string is being discussed. I think that a string can last for several years, if treated properly - and I wouldn't mind to use a string that have been laying in the bow case for several years.
But about waxking a string. I guess the best method is to untwist the string as much as possible, string it on the bow and apply wax to it. I used earlier to prefer to work the wax into the string with a piece of leather, but I have heard that the friction heat can damage the string. So today, when I waxed my string, I worked the wax into the string with my fingers. I actually think it is a good method, because with leather, the leather usually takes some of the wax off the string.
So, how regularly is regularly? I would say that when the string is completely dry - you can't feel any wax on it with your fingers - then it's time to wax it again.
In order to prolong the life of a string, it should be waxed regularly. In another thread the life span of a string is being discussed. I think that a string can last for several years, if treated properly - and I wouldn't mind to use a string that have been laying in the bow case for several years.
But about waxking a string. I guess the best method is to untwist the string as much as possible, string it on the bow and apply wax to it. I used earlier to prefer to work the wax into the string with a piece of leather, but I have heard that the friction heat can damage the string. So today, when I waxed my string, I worked the wax into the string with my fingers. I actually think it is a good method, because with leather, the leather usually takes some of the wax off the string.
So, how regularly is regularly? I would say that when the string is completely dry - you can't feel any wax on it with your fingers - then it's time to wax it again.