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Title: Question about power lams and lam stack thickness
Post by: Bradford on February 06, 2012, 10:48:00 PM
So I am building a take down recurve for a buddy.. (Also see new recurve design.. need help).

I was going to add tip wedges and a power lam to make sure I achieve the 65# @ 30".  Do I account for the thickness of the power lam when I do my stack count for weight?

Thanks guys...
Title: Re: Question about power lams and lam stack thickness
Post by: kennym on February 06, 2012, 10:56:00 PM
On my d/r longbows (58-64") I use the same stack and expect 3-4 # gain , so adjust from there.

Hope that made more sense  than I think!! LOL
Title: Re: Question about power lams and lam stack thickness
Post by: Bradford on February 07, 2012, 02:28:00 AM
Yeah.. so don't add the thickness of the power lam.. just add it and know you will increase poundage by 4 or so.

That's what I was thinking..

Thanks Kenny.
Title: Re: Question about power lams and lam stack thickness
Post by: kennym on February 07, 2012, 06:51:00 AM
Its all guesswork til you get one off the form, it may affect a curve differently, shorter limbs might increase #s a bit more......
Title: Re: Question about power lams and lam stack thickness
Post by: md126 on February 08, 2012, 09:32:00 AM
not to hijack but does a tip wedge have any effect on draw wgt also?

bradford,  nice curve in the works! your friend will be happy for sure
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