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Title: this might be a stupid question
Post by: beaver#1 on July 12, 2010, 07:21:00 PM
i was wondering with all these modern products being used for bow such as carbon fiber, foam and such has anyone evey used a strip on 1/16th spring steel for a lamination or core?  just something i was pondering
Title: Re: this might be a stupid question
Post by: IdahoCurt on July 12, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
Beaver,I think bows were made with steel years ago,the physical weight of steel I would guess is the reason you don't see it?
Interesting though!
I always wonder what state of the art material NASA has that would be just the ticket for archery.
Title: Re: this might be a stupid question
Post by: beaver#1 on July 12, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
it would still be lighter than a compound bow i know that.  i f had any bow making skills i would be trying it , but i dont
Title: Re: this might be a stupid question
Post by: Pat B on July 13, 2010, 04:06:00 PM
It is more the physical weight of the limbs and especially at the tips. Heavy weight handle area can be good for stability.
 Fred Bear(I believe) made aluminum lams for bows for a short while but gave up the idea for fiberglass.