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Re: Epoxy: Solution to the glassing of the recurve
By:robert l
Date: 3/12/2013, 6:37 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: Solution to the glassing of the recurved bow. (Bruce B.)

Adding a second layer of glass will do little for strength and rigidity in that area. The strength comes from two rigid layers separated by as much distance as possible. In strip building that is about 3/8".
Robert

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Epoxy: Solution to the glassing of the recurved bow.
Bruce B. -- 3/12/2013, 2:48 pm
Re: Epoxy: Solution to the glassing of the recurve
Etienne Muller -- 3/12/2013, 3:25 pm
Re: Epoxy: Solution to the glassing of the recurve
robert l -- 3/12/2013, 6:37 pm
Re: Epoxy: Solution to the glassing of the recurve
mick allen -- 3/12/2013, 7:11 pm