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Offline Dmaxshawn

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Tip wedge ?
« on: January 27, 2012, 09:17:00 AM »
Was thinking about trying one in my next bow to see what happens.  For those of you that use them I was wondering about some dimensions for a R/D longbow?   I was planing on using either tapered glass about 4-6 inches not sure though on thickness.  30,40, or 50 glass feathered out.  

Also would I need a power lam with tip wedge ot can I use just a tip wedge.  I have used power Lams only before.  Just wanting to experiment some.  The bow already has a good profile.   Thanks.  

Shawn.

Online jess stuart

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Re: Tip wedge ?
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2012, 09:52:00 AM »
I have used them and they were about .030 and in the six inch long range.  They will make the end of your limb stiff which will give you a better string angle at ful draw.  Will also shorten the working lenght of the limb.  I would use a light weight wood instead of glass in order to save a little limb mass.  I don't think it is a requirment that you use a p/l with the tip wedge, it really depends on what you are wanting the limb to do.  
I definetly understand having a good limb profile and wanting to experiment.  Always looking for perfection.

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Re: Tip wedge ?
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2012, 10:34:00 AM »
Thanks Jess.  I'll use some aboo cut offs starting at 30.  

Shawn

Offline Trux Turning

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Re: Tip wedge ?
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2012, 10:44:00 AM »
Shawn- what Jess said- the ones I use on longbows are 4"s and I usually make them out of wood instead of glass.

Offline Dmaxshawn

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Re: Tip wedge ?
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2012, 04:11:00 PM »
Thanks David I'm going to try one comeing up but not the next one because its my swap bow and that wouldnt be right if it came out bad.  

shawn

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