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Title: Weight reduction
Post by: Wolftrail on March 03, 2017, 06:41:00 PM

I know this has come up a few hundred times and I did a search but still a little vague on trapping.  I have a laminate maple bow that needs some weight shedding. I built this bow over 2 years ago, but it needs some modification done. Its taken 1 1/2" of set and has been shot over 200 times. 63" NTN.

Its currently around 44# I want it about 40-41#.  So trapping the back would bring it down,correct..?  I could narrow it some more but that could risk ruining the tips.     :confused:

Title: Re: Weight reduction
Post by: Mad Max on March 03, 2017, 07:23:00 PM

Narrowing wont do much
I'v never trapped a bow
I have tried to narrow and it did not look very good.

Here you go.


 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=014153

Title: Re: Weight reduction
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 03, 2017, 08:17:00 PM

3-4 lbs you could get easy with a good corner rounding. Most times I check mine for weight as soon as I have string grooves filed and will loose 2-3 lbs. in finish sanding. witch would include rounding just enough to get the sharp edges off.

Title: Re: Weight reduction
Post by: Wolftrail on March 04, 2017, 06:40:00 PM

Thanks guys, I looked at the link Max. Good explanation on trapping and fading in.

Title: Re: Weight reduction
Post by: Mad Max on March 04, 2017, 09:07:00 PM

Cool

Title: Re: Weight reduction
Post by: Wolftrail on March 23, 2017, 01:10:00 PM

Just anopther quick note on this trapping on wood bows. Do you 45 degree the back to the belly totally..? Basically one line. Kind of hard to explain without a photo.  I have done a partial and do not notice much difference. I did it with a file.
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