My bow sparked as I increased the draw weight

Is this normal? I made about 1/8 a turn and it sparked.

 

Sparked?

 

Yep! I got the weight set but I think its been years since someone adjusted it. It was hard as hell to adjust

 

sparking is not normal.... where did it spark from?

 

It came from the bolt on one of the limb pockets that adjusts the weight.

 

It never sparked again while i adjusted the weight

 

Had to have a rock it in somewhere

 

thats probably what it was.

 

This happen occasionally when you have metal parts under pressure or tension. You see it sometimes when you strike a nail with a hammer for example. I once saw a horse run through a barbed wire fence. The fence had only been put up a couple weeks earlier and the wire was very tight. It was beginning to get a little dark and when the horse hit the fence it looked like sparks flew from everywhere there was a staple. Luckily, the wire was very tight, and 4 of the five strands popped. I thought the horse would be cut to pieces but when I caught her she only had one small cut or her chest.

This spark phenomenon is why in explosive areas around large gas tanks, propane tanks, etc., you will see maintenance men using brass tools.

If it is easy to turn now you won't see anymore sparks.

 

I think it means the bow has supernatural powers and you will shoot a new record buck with it!

Or metal under tension and torque will spark, it's happened to me.

Take your pic

 

Nalgi,
I hope that isn't your hand in your Avitar. How did that happen, if you don't mind me asking. It looks like something I don't want to do.

 

Maybe you have it wired wrong.

 

I forgot to keep the jumper cables grounded