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Offline recurve shooter

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tapering?
« on: July 22, 2009, 04:55:04 pm »
hi guys. i know that yall are the kings of modification, so i have a question. i have some shafts that are a little to big for the taper tool. is their any way to taper them well without the tool? or do i just need to buy one?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: tapering?
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2009, 12:47:01 am »
I use my disc/belt sander to make point and nock(if needed) tapers.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

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Re: tapering?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2009, 01:05:14 am »
thanks for the replie. i guess you would just go slow and steady huh?
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Re: tapering?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2009, 01:42:33 am »
I have a jig set up with a 5 degree taper for point and 11 degree taper for nock(plastic) adjustment that I clamp to the disc side of the sander.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

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Re: tapering?
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2009, 01:58:43 am »
could you explain how to make it, or show pics?
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