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Title: Limb Wedges
Post by: SOS on April 19, 2007, 06:55:00 PM
What are the dimensions and shape of limb wedges for TD longbows?  I may try and make my own.  Kind of look like they are parallel for 1/2 length then taper down...or am I just imagining things?  Steve
Title: Re: Limb Wedges
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 19, 2007, 08:56:00 PM
Take a look at this. About 1/3rd of the length is tapered. Your design dictates the length you need.  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/crookedstic/Bowbuild2.jpg)
Title: Re: Limb Wedges
Post by: SOS on April 19, 2007, 10:19:00 PM
CS, are those Bingham wedges for a recurve?  If they are made like that, does the long flat side go to the back and is the part that is flat against the form?  Steve
Title: Re: Limb Wedges
Post by: SOS on April 20, 2007, 04:39:00 PM
ttt, someone must have some suggestions on wedge dimensions?  Anyone?  STeve
Title: Re: Limb Wedges
Post by: Peckerwood on April 20, 2007, 05:45:00 PM
The wedges that I use for my TD Long bow are 10" long , 3/8 in. thick with a continuous taper. One advantage of having some parallel before the start of your taper is a flush limb bolt fit without a reverse taper limb overlay. It all depends on your limb design.
Title: Re: Limb Wedges
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 20, 2007, 10:22:00 PM
Those wedges I made.They are .200 thick. That design takes a 7 3/4 wedge. Yes the flat part is on the front of the bow for a smoother profile.