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Hardwood and Cane Laminations – Tapers are available in widths of 1.5″, 1.75″, and 2″. Tapered at .002″ per running inch, .0015″ or .001″ per running inch. .002″ available from .090″ – .150″ thickness. .001″ available from .060″ – .150″ thickness. .002″ tapers are NOT available smaller than .090″ thickness. Cane tapers available in 1.5″ only, .120″ max thickness. Sold as 36″ pairs.
Description
Hardwood and Cane Laminations – Tapers are available in widths of 1.5″, 1.75″, and 2″. Tapered at .002″ per running inch, .0015″ or .001″ per running inch. .002″ available from .090″ – .150″ thickness. .001″ available from .060″ – .150″ thickness. .002″ tapers are NOT available smaller than .090″ thickness. Cane tapers available in 1.5″ only, .120″ max thickness. Sold as 36″ pairs.
Additional information
| Wood Type | Red Elm-Edge Grain 36" pairs, Red Elm-Flat Grain 36" pairs, Hard Maple 36" pairs, Ash 36" pairs, Cherry 36" pairs, Jatoba 36" pairs, Bubinga 36" pairs, Hickory 36" pairs, Walnut 36" pairs, Purple Heart 36" pairs, Shedua 36" pairs, Padauk 36" pairs, Ebiara/Red Zebra 36" pairs, Bocote 36" pairs, Wenge 36" pairs, Curly Maple 36" pairs, Birdseye Maple 36" pairs, Actionboo Natural 36" pairs, Actionboo Amber 36" pairs, Cane Bamboo (natural) 36" pairs 1.5" width only, .120" max thickness |
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| Width | 2", 1.75", 1.5" |
Customer Questions & Answers
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Is cane boo better than action boo & is it better to spread out tapers with two laminations instead of placing all the taper in one. My understanding is you should not use more than .002" taper in a longbow.
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Q Is cane boo better than action boo & is it better to spread out tapers with two laminations i...... Read more answer nowAsked by on November 26, 2021 8:12 amAnswered by the admin Cane bamboo and action-boo will have the same characteristics. If there is any difference, it may be that the action-boo is more consistent. You will see the nodes with cane-bamboo but action-boo comes in full length 72" parallels instead of 36" pair parallels. For longbows, yes, we recommend one .002" taper and the rest parallels for your core.
what is the taper per inch mean
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Answered by the admin Tapered laminations change in thickness over the length of the lamination. For example, a .002" taper will decrease .002" per running inch from butt to tip.
what dose it mean when it gives you the option of thickness. and when does it apply to
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Q what dose it mean when it gives you the option of thickness. and when does it apply to answer nowAsked by on August 25, 2019 6:07 pmAnswered by the admin Thanks for your question. The thickness of the taper is the thickness at the butt end of the lamination (thick end). Sincerely, Elmont
I am interested in your cane tapers. Which subspecies of bamboo (calcutta, tonkin, etc.) are they made from?
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Q I am interested in your cane tapers. Which subspecies of bamboo (calcutta, tonkin, etc.) are they...... Read more answer nowAsked by on June 14, 2018 5:26 pmAnswered by the admin
Our cane bamboo is an excellent type for archery called Moso bamboo.
