Author Topic: Footed Carbons and Spine? (Read 1510 times)

Golden Hawk · « **on:** April 24, 2007, 04:13:00 PM »

Will footing your carbons stiffen the spine? How much?

bjk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:26:00 PM »

It's like adding a few grains to the front (10 or 20 maybe)...not enough for anybody to notice.

Golden Hawk · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:46:00 PM »

What size aluminum for a 3000 Vapor shaft?

bjk · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:57:00 PM »

Not sure Bud....if I were to take a guess, I'd think that 21XX or 22XX will fit. I use 2020/18/16 on the Beman/Axis shafts and they are skinnier.

Golden Hawk · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2007, 05:03:00 PM »

Thanks !

Golden Hawk · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2007, 05:10:00 PM »

Just did a search and found out a 2114 will do the job.

Bill Carlsen · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2007, 05:22:00 PM »

Leroy: If your aluminim footing doesn't extend past the actual point insert it will have zero effect on spine.

Golden Hawk · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2007, 05:37:00 PM »

Thanks Bill

Shawn Leonard · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:58:00 PM »

Leroy 2114 will work, also it is like adding point weight and will weaken spine, but you or I or anybody else would not notice. I am gonna do my first ones. I am shooting CXs and I have been told a 2216 will work, I will let ya know! Shawn

Golden Hawk · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2007, 09:19:00 PM »

Thanks Shawn. Let me know how it works out.

Wudstix · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2007, 09:24:00 PM »

I found 2413 slide right on AD Nitro Stingers.

last arrow · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2007, 01:34:00 PM »

Any one know what size aluminum works for a Beman ICS Hunter 400?

Wudstix · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2007, 11:01:00 PM »

I just tried 2020 and it is just too tight. Maybe 2117?

last arrow · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2007, 09:32:00 AM »

Tried 2117 and they work great on the ICS Hunter 400s, Thanks Wudstix

Dan Worden · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2007, 10:53:00 AM »

Guys it's easy to figure what size to use. Measure the OD of your shaft and then go here.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000028

Use page one.

Golden Hawk · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2007, 11:08:00 AM »

Thanks for the chart Dan! It'll come in real handy.

flatlander37 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:35:00 PM »

Guys, I have a couple of questions regarding the footing process.
1)How tight is the footed part supposed to be with the shaft, because I can just slide a 2213 over my CX Rebel hunter. I don't have to force it or anything, and didn't know if a 2216 would be a little better because it would be a little more snug if I'm right.
2)What is the correct length of the footed part, like 1", 2", etc.. and what do you install them with? I was thinking super glue, but don't know the right answer.

Mike Orton · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:54:00 PM »

Mark,
As for adhesive, I've had pretty good luck using an automotive epoxy called JB Weld. Whatever adhesive you consider using it should be a slow dry epoxy. Stay away from the super glues, the hot melts and the 5 minute epoxys. Rough up and degrease both inside and outside.

Bjorn · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2007, 01:27:00 AM »

Just curious guys........what is the objective you are after in doing footing? I am new to carbons.
Thanks,
Bjorn

bjk · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2007, 05:53:00 AM »

Depending on the carbon...it takes a very durable shaft and makes it indestructable (I guess almost is in order, but damn near).


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