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AlaskaFlyerFan · 03-05-2012, 07:11 PM

The 3D season is under way and I ran out of Woody's Arrow Lube! I was going to buy more but thought I would do something different. I'm kind of lazy and It was a hassle to find the little container of Woody's in my quiver pouch, unscrew the cap, apply the lube to the arrow, put the cap back on, put the container back in the quiver pouch, and zip the pouch up. So, I decided to make a lube tube to eliminate the hassle.

I have to tell you that my first attempt failed. I used 3/4" PVC tubing and lined the inside with 1/2" thick felt. After sliding an arrow in the tube a few times, the felt just got pushed down to the bottom of the tube. There was no structure to the felt and nothing to keep it from getting pushed down. After thinking about it for a while (and several beers

), this is what I came up with.

Picture 1: 1" PVC tube approximately 5" long with a cap cemented on the bottom end.

Picture 2: 1/2" PVC tube approximately 6" long with 1/4" holes drilled all the way through both sides so the holes are on opposite sides of the tube. I typically get 6-8" of penetration (talking 3D archery here

) on my shot, hence the reason for the 6" tube.

Picture 3: I cut a few strips of the felt approximately 1/2"W X 3/8"H X 12" L. I started in the middle of the tube and "pinched" the felt down until I could force it into one of the holes. I pushed it in so there was at least 1/4" of the felt protruding on the inside of the tube. I cut the felt with 1/4" exposed on the outside of the tube. Then did the same to the corresponding hole on the opposite side of the tube.

Picture 4: It was important to start in the middle of the tube so I could look down the tube and see how much felt was protruding inside.

Picture 5: I repeated until all the holes had felt.

Picture 6: I put the 1/2" tube with the felt "brushes" inside the 1" PVC tube. There is an inch of the inner PVC tube that is exposed.

Picture 7: The felt brushes keep the inner tube centered inside and the outer tube holds the brushes in place. The brushes will apply the lube and removing the excess.

Picture 8: I put a 1" male adapter securely on the end (I did not cement this piece in place just in case I ever need to pull out the inner tube). The inner tube is flush with the top of the adapter. I tested the function of the tube with an arrow and after I determined it worked, I added the lube (I used about an ounce of Black Magic Tire Wet Gel). I ran an arrow through the tube about 20 times to distribute the lube. I bought two screw on caps for the top and drilled a large hole in the top of one of them. The cap will keep the lube from drying out and prevent any of the lube from spilling out. I'll change the cap (to the one that has the hole drilled) when I get to the 3D range.

Picture 9: My hip quiver has four plastic tubes that are taped together that I can slide out of the cover. I removed the last tube, taped the lube tube to the top of the last tube and trimmed the excess tube, taped it all back together and slid it back into the cover.

Now I can remove an arrow from the quiver, lube it, and load it on to my bow in seconds!

scott123456789 · 03-05-2012, 07:27 PM

Pure genious!

AlaskaFlyerFan · 03-05-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott123456789

Pure genious!

Thanks. It only took about an hour to put together and I think I spent $7.

Todd · 03-05-2012, 09:02 PM

Very cool bro

Longhorn1952 · 03-06-2012, 11:55 AM

I like it

ChuckB · 03-12-2012, 04:42 AM

I am new to the 3-d target shooting, but if you put lube on the arrow, would that not make the arrow go in farther making it harder to get out, kinda beating the purpose ease of removal the arrow??

ballisticbudda · 03-12-2012, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckB

I am new to the 3-d target shooting, but if you put lube on the arrow, would that not make the arrow go in farther making it harder to get out, kinda beating the purpose ease of removal the arrow??

The lube eliminates or decreases the friction which causes arrows to seize (or melt) to the foam of the 3D target.

ace340cs · 03-12-2012, 07:28 AM

nice...

meangene1969 · 03-12-2012, 09:34 AM

very cool

Mossback · 03-12-2012, 06:12 PM

Pretty slick

AlaskaFlyerFan · 03-12-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mossback

Pretty slick

Pun intended?

Mossback · 03-13-2012, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlaskaFlyerFan

Pun intended?

you know it

dadogg · 03-12-2012, 06:25 PM

Cool idea - may steal this one

Mattya1ic · 03-12-2012, 06:32 PM

That is cool!

bmactx67 · 03-12-2012, 07:40 PM

Your the coolest!!!!! That is perfect! Good job.

Biz · 03-12-2012, 09:04 PM

Great idea.

DepotDan · 03-12-2012, 10:21 PM

Wow your idea, beats my soap on a rope

art745 · 03-12-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DepotDan

Wow your idea, beats my soap on a rope

Not in all places Dan...

Liven4TheHunt · 03-27-2012, 02:37 PM

Very cool idea, i had target stuck / melted to my arrow this weekend at the MCAC3D shoot.
Will be making one of them this week.

Dusty Britches · 03-28-2012, 07:58 AM

What type of lube do you put in your tube?

When I use Woodys, I just put about the width of the applicator on the arrow - basically spin the arrow around the applicator. I find that if I put more on the arrow, the more the arrow goes into the target. Plus with Woodys, it lasts 2-4 targets, so with every shot, the lube spreads down the arrow shaft. (Yes, I shoot A LOT of 3D).

I really like your idea and I just may have to try my own.

AlaskaFlyerFan · 03-31-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty Britches

What type of lube do you put in your tube?

I use Black Magic Tire Wet Gel.

CharlesR · 03-28-2012, 08:11 AM

Great Idea

*DW* · 04-08-2012, 08:43 PM

Kool idea. Thanks for instructions.

03-05-2012, 07:11 PM	#1
AlaskaFlyerFan Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Don't have a place yet	3D Lube Tube The 3D season is under way and I ran out of Woody's Arrow Lube! I was going to buy more but thought I would do something different. I'm kind of lazy and It was a hassle to find the little container of Woody's in my quiver pouch, unscrew the cap, apply the lube to the arrow, put the cap back on, put the container back in the quiver pouch, and zip the pouch up. So, I decided to make a lube tube to eliminate the hassle. I have to tell you that my first attempt failed. I used 3/4" PVC tubing and lined the inside with 1/2" thick felt. After sliding an arrow in the tube a few times, the felt just got pushed down to the bottom of the tube. There was no structure to the felt and nothing to keep it from getting pushed down. After thinking about it for a while (and several beers ), this is what I came up with. Picture 1: 1" PVC tube approximately 5" long with a cap cemented on the bottom end. Picture 2: 1/2" PVC tube approximately 6" long with 1/4" holes drilled all the way through both sides so the holes are on opposite sides of the tube. I typically get 6-8" of penetration (talking 3D archery here ) on my shot, hence the reason for the 6" tube. Picture 3: I cut a few strips of the felt approximately 1/2"W X 3/8"H X 12" L. I started in the middle of the tube and "pinched" the felt down until I could force it into one of the holes. I pushed it in so there was at least 1/4" of the felt protruding on the inside of the tube. I cut the felt with 1/4" exposed on the outside of the tube. Then did the same to the corresponding hole on the opposite side of the tube. Picture 4: It was important to start in the middle of the tube so I could look down the tube and see how much felt was protruding inside. Picture 5: I repeated until all the holes had felt. Picture 6: I put the 1/2" tube with the felt "brushes" inside the 1" PVC tube. There is an inch of the inner PVC tube that is exposed. Picture 7: The felt brushes keep the inner tube centered inside and the outer tube holds the brushes in place. The brushes will apply the lube and removing the excess. Picture 8: I put a 1" male adapter securely on the end (I did not cement this piece in place just in case I ever need to pull out the inner tube). The inner tube is flush with the top of the adapter. I tested the function of the tube with an arrow and after I determined it worked, I added the lube (I used about an ounce of Black Magic Tire Wet Gel). I ran an arrow through the tube about 20 times to distribute the lube. I bought two screw on caps for the top and drilled a large hole in the top of one of them. The cap will keep the lube from drying out and prevent any of the lube from spilling out. I'll change the cap (to the one that has the hole drilled) when I get to the 3D range. Picture 9: My hip quiver has four plastic tubes that are taped together that I can slide out of the cover. I removed the last tube, taped the lube tube to the top of the last tube and trimmed the excess tube, taped it all back together and slid it back into the cover. Now I can remove an arrow from the quiver, lube it, and load it on to my bow in seconds! Attached Images

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03-05-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
scott123456789 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Weatherford, TX Hunt In: Lone Camp, TX	Pure genious!

03-05-2012, 09:02 PM	#4
Todd Four Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ennis TX Hunt In: Lometa TX	Very cool bro

03-06-2012, 11:55 AM	#5
Longhorn1952 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Angleton Texas Hunt In: Devine Texas	I like it

03-12-2012, 04:42 AM	#6
ChuckB Six Point Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mineral Wells,Tx	I am new to the 3-d target shooting, but if you put lube on the arrow, would that not make the arrow go in farther making it harder to get out, kinda beating the purpose ease of removal the arrow??

03-12-2012, 07:28 AM	#8
ace340cs Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mcallen Tx. Hunt In: Mexico, Edinburg	nice...

03-12-2012, 09:34 AM	#9
meangene1969 Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Hunt In: Wichita / Wilbarger County	very cool

03-12-2012, 06:12 PM	#10
Mossback Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Hunt In: Comal	Pretty slick

03-12-2012, 06:25 PM	#13
dadogg Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pearland, Texas Hunt In: Everywhere I can	Cool idea - may steal this one

03-12-2012, 06:32 PM	#14
Mattya1ic Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio	That is cool!

03-12-2012, 07:40 PM	#15
bmactx67 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke,Tx Hunt In: Eldorado,Tx	Your the coolest!!!!! That is perfect! Good job.

03-12-2012, 09:04 PM	#16
Biz Six Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gray, LA Hunt In: Kentucky, Mississippi, & Texas	Great idea.

03-12-2012, 10:21 PM	#17
DepotDan Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2012	Wow your idea, beats my soap on a rope

03-27-2012, 02:37 PM	#19
Liven4TheHunt Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Woodlands Hunt In: Marion, Montgomery, Harrison counties	Very cool idea, i had target stuck / melted to my arrow this weekend at the MCAC3D shoot. Will be making one of them this week.

03-28-2012, 07:58 AM	#20
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	What type of lube do you put in your tube? When I use Woodys, I just put about the width of the applicator on the arrow - basically spin the arrow around the applicator. I find that if I put more on the arrow, the more the arrow goes into the target. Plus with Woodys, it lasts 2-4 targets, so with every shot, the lube spreads down the arrow shaft. (Yes, I shoot A LOT of 3D). I really like your idea and I just may have to try my own.

03-28-2012, 08:11 AM	#22
CharlesR Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Mertzon, Texas	Great Idea

04-08-2012, 08:43 PM	#23
DW Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Valley Mills TX Hunt In: where i can.	Kool idea. Thanks for instructions.