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Title: what kind of glass
Post by: eman614 on January 25, 2009, 04:23:00 PM

there are several types of glass. which is the best to use an a reflex deflex longbow?

Title: Re: what kind of glass
Post by: bjansen on January 25, 2009, 04:49:00 PM

I believe almost glass out there is made by Gordon's (Bo Tuff E Glass)  Either (ULS or UL) will work just fine.  

I typically use UL, size .040 (but anythickness can work).  I will typically use 1 1/2 wide for a longbow, or maybe even 1 3/4 depending on your design.

Title: Re: what kind of glass
Post by: kennym on January 25, 2009, 05:45:00 PM

I use UL (no scrim),haven't had any problems. I think the only place scrim would help is on an ultra narrow bow. It is a woven layer laminated in the glass. There is supposed to be no diff in clarity,just reinforces across the limb ,the glass fibers run lengthwise. JMHO