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general discussion => ALL mechanical and technical related questions => Topic started by: emptyhead on May 04, 2023, 03:24:39 PM

Title: Canvas bows
Post by: emptyhead on May 04, 2023, 03:24:39 PM

I was going to try and make some canvas bows this summer and have found the measurements for the extensions  but does anyone have a rough radius for the bends. I seems that  some have used 1/2 met for the bows. Anyone have pics of them installed on their tracks with out the canvas. I’m doing them for an m3. Thanks.

Title: Re: Canvas bows
Post by: 8683jb on May 04, 2023, 05:57:04 PM

Here you go, David. The sketch is of measurements taken from an NOS bow. They're made of hollow spring steel. Let me know if you need anything more.

Jon


(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/Sketch_of_top_bow.jpg)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/20210313_101139.jpg)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/20210313_101117.jpg)

Title: Re: Canvas bows
Post by: emptyhead on May 05, 2023, 03:39:39 AM

Thank you very much.