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Grains per inch for tapered Maple shafts

Started by Wudstix, May 28, 2020, 01:25:05 PM

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Wudstix

May 28, 2020, 01:25:05 PM
Anyone have a swag at what the gpi is for tapered Maple shafts?
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MSwickard

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May 28, 2020, 02:17:33 PM
Sources I've seen around 19 grains/ in.  If tapered slightly less.  Ash is 15-16, Hickory is 17-18, sitka spruce around 15.

Wudstix

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May 28, 2020, 02:32:55 PM Last Edit: May 28, 2020, 02:39:50 PM by Wudstix
Thanks I have some shafts that are @20 gpi so probably Maple.  I'll keep these numbers for reference.
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"If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space!!!" - Me

Psalms 121: 1-3 - King David

60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58" Bear Grizzly 70#@28"
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
66" Moosejaw Razorback LB 60#@28"

"Memento Mori"
PBS - Associate Member
Retired DoD Civ 1985-2019
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