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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: bow101 on April 26, 2013, 04:31:12 pm

Title: Shaft Diameter
Post by: bow101 on April 26, 2013, 04:31:12 pm

So I'm building bows having the same draw and weight 28"  50#.... What shaft size is best for say Fir, poplar and such.
Is 11/32  the norm..? ???

Title: Re: Shaft Diameter
Post by: burchett.donald on April 26, 2013, 05:25:47 pm

  I use 11/32" Douglas Fir on my 50-55lb. bows. Good choice for dowel shafting...There are many variables and different opinions but I think this is the norm for diameter.