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Title: Uni-Weft Glass
Post by: Mad Max on March 09, 2014, 07:10:00 PM
Has anybody used Binghams Uni-Weft glass in with the cores?
Tell me about it.
How much # does it add (best guess),  short or long bows.

For narrow recurves ?
Title: Re: Uni-Weft Glass
Post by: Bowjunkie on March 09, 2014, 10:33:00 PM
I do know this.... it's relative.... to width/thickness. The wider and thinner a bow is, the greater the effect an added X-thickness lam will have on net draw weight.
Title: Re: Uni-Weft Glass
Post by: jess stuart on March 09, 2014, 10:37:00 PM
Binghams suggests to figure it just like wood as far as draw weight goes.  It adds torsional stability to a limb. Black Widow has used it for years and years and their limbs were some of the narrowest around.
Title: Re: Uni-Weft Glass
Post by: BigJim on March 10, 2014, 06:56:00 AM
I like the stuff...It's not Binghams, it is Gordons uni weft.

The advantages are very noticeable in lighter draw weight bows and limbs that have quite a bit of R D.
It will add a slight bit more draw weight (couple lbs.) than the same thickness of wood or core tuff.
BIgJIm
Title: Re: Uni-Weft Glass
Post by: Walt Francis on March 10, 2014, 08:12:00 PM
I use it in about 90% of my longbows and all my recurves.  When left out, I add .005 to the core thickness.
Title: Re: Uni-Weft Glass
Post by: Mad Max on March 11, 2014, 01:10:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by BigJim:
I like the stuff...It's not Binghams, it is Gordons uni weft.

The advantages are very noticeable in lighter draw weight bows and limbs that have quite a bit of R D.
It will add a slight bit more draw weight (couple lbs.) than the same thickness of wood or core tuff.
BIgJIm
Is that not the same stuff Jim?
Where do you get it Jim ?
Thanks guy's
Title: Re: Uni-Weft Glass
Post by: jess stuart on March 11, 2014, 03:01:00 PM
I think Big Jim was just pointing out that it is Gordons Plastic product, Binghams and other suppliers carry it.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: Uni-Weft Glass
Post by: Mad Max on March 11, 2014, 03:50:00 PM
Thanks