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Title: Bow Latch Screws
Post by: Ratatat on January 11, 2019, 05:56:11 PM
Hello..what kind of screws do I need for my bow latch and where can I get them..
Thanks
Mike
Title: Re: Bow Latch Screws
Post by: Don Armstrong on January 11, 2019, 07:56:36 PM
Never done a latch but l would use stainless steel inserts, like l have used in takedown recurves. Would go with grade 8 bolts, probably 1/4-20 or 5/16-18 if grip was big enough. JMHO, Don
Title: Re: Bow Latch Screws
Post by: Ratatat on January 11, 2019, 08:03:18 PM
I never thought of using inserts..i thought about drilling all the way through and using nuts and bolts.  Counter sink the nuts and fill the holes with body putty.  I have read titanium screws would work but i dont know where to get them or what size to get
Title: Re: Bow Latch Screws
Post by: Tim Finley on January 11, 2019, 08:26:04 PM
I don't know what type of latch you are using but the ones I used  the screws  were a #10 stainless if I remember right.
Title: Re: Bow Latch Screws
Post by: Don Armstrong on January 11, 2019, 08:45:47 PM
I used epoxy when doing inserts in takedown recurves. A 10-32 grade 8 bolt should work. If l had room, l would go with 1/4-20 if possible. I like to overkill everything if possible :biglaugh: Don