How to wax string...

[codinghorror]

I think it is more likely you had a bum string or axle, per

@edhaponik

Nah, that’s really a holdover from the period when poly was just taking over and the strings were considerably thinner and the quality much lower (AND the wood/axles in the fixies available was way rougher). Gotta remember that before 2007 or so, full poly was junk with most players using slick (50/50) for modern 1a. If you want to see a string melt, grab a brand new russell and some ~2005 shiny white poly and try a couple Warp Drives (ideally near some windows).

With the standards/thickness of current poly string and the smoothness of modern wood, you’re just as safe throwing cotton as poly. I do prefer the feel of cotton with wood, but just because it’s what I’m used to.

The bold section definitely correlates with my experience on modern wood axles and modern poly strings.