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    • teddie4
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        If your making a laminated glass r/d long bow and you want to cut your own laminations, which way should the grain run flat or edge ways? Which way is the strongest and does it make a difference in the draw weight

      • Stephen Graf
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          In General, edge grain will contribute to the cast of the bow more than flat grain.

          In General, Flat grain looks better under the glass than edge grain.

          In General, when making a glass laminated bow the most important contributor to bow weight is the overall thickness of the limb, not the core material used.

          Many bowyers use edge grain in the core laminations, then flat grain laminations right under the glass for looks.

          Have fun!

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