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Offline harry62

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tip wedges
« on: November 15, 2013, 07:00:00 PM »
I would like to know the average size of tip wedges for a 62" r/d glass  longbow length ,thickness,taper.can they be put on a finished bow to try them out before I use them in my next bow. do you think the results would be similar .

Offline 7 Lakes

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Re: tip wedges
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2013, 07:57:00 PM »
You can add them to a finished bow but you need to be good with a bandsaw.  What are you wanting to accomplish with the wedge?

Offline harry62

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Re: tip wedges
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2013, 10:04:00 PM »
I was thinking of gluing them to the belly side of the limb tips.to see how it affects performance noise and draw weight.

Offline BenBow

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Re: tip wedges
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2013, 03:29:00 PM »
If you have a mild d/r longbow they are helpful in keeping the string angle from going past 90 degrees. If you have a bow with more reflex there is less need for them. Taper rate of the lams makes a difference ie if you have a whip tillered bow they help more.
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