Footed Carbons and Spine?

[Golden Hawk]

Will footing your carbons stiffen the spine? How much?

[bjk]

It's like adding a few grains to the front (10 or 20 maybe)...not enough for anybody to notice.

[Golden Hawk]

What size aluminum for a 3000 Vapor shaft?

[bjk]

Not sure Bud....if I were to take a guess, I'd think that 21XX or 22XX will fit.  I use 2020/18/16 on the Beman/Axis shafts and they are skinnier.

[Golden Hawk]

Thanks !

[Golden Hawk]

Just did a search and found out a 2114 will do the job.

[Bill Carlsen]

Leroy: If your aluminim footing doesn't extend past the actual point insert it will have zero effect on spine.

[Golden Hawk]

Thanks Bill

[Shawn Leonard]

Leroy 2114 will work, also it is like adding point weight and will weaken spine, but you or I or anybody else would not notice. I am gonna do my first ones. I am shooting CXs and I have been told a 2216 will work, I will let ya know! Shawn

[Golden Hawk]

Thanks Shawn. Let me know how it works out.

[Wudstix]

I found 2413 slide right on AD Nitro Stingers.

[last arrow]

Any one know what size aluminum works for a Beman ICS Hunter 400?

[Wudstix]

I just tried 2020 and it is just too tight.  Maybe 2117?

[last arrow]

Tried 2117 and they work great on the ICS Hunter 400s, Thanks Wudstix

[Dan Worden]

Guys it's easy to figure what size to use. Measure the OD of your shaft and then go here.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000028

Use page one.

[Golden Hawk]

Thanks for the chart Dan! It'll come in real handy.

[flatlander37]

Guys, I have a couple of questions regarding the footing process.
1)How tight is the footed part supposed to be with the shaft, because I can just slide a 2213 over my CX Rebel hunter.  I don't have to force it or anything, and didn't know if a 2216 would be a little better because it would be a little more snug if I'm right.
2)What is the correct length of the footed part, like 1", 2", etc.. and what do you install them with?  I was thinking super glue, but don't know the right answer.

[Mike Orton]

Mark,
As for adhesive, I've had pretty good luck using an automotive epoxy called JB Weld.  Whatever adhesive you consider using it should be a slow dry epoxy.  Stay away from the super glues, the hot melts and the 5 minute epoxys.  Rough up and degrease both inside and outside.

 

[Bjorn]

Just curious guys........what is the objective you are after in doing footing? I am new to carbons.
Thanks,
Bjorn

[bjk]

Depending on the carbon...it takes a very durable shaft and makes it indestructable (I guess almost is in order, but damn near).