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Re: Outriggers
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 1/24/2001, 9:51 am
In Response To: Outriggers (rad)

: Also, what is
: the minimum radius for a 1", or 1-1/4" dia, 90 degree bend. Only
: got 9-1/2" overall to work with. Maybe a 45 degree bend would be
: better.The amas's are 32" long. My ears are wide open.

The radius you will be able to bend around depends on the thickness of your laminates. Thinner will be able to take a tighter turn. However, a larger radius will be stronger. Tight bends can make a stress concentrations. I would try to make as large a radius as will work.

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Outriggers
rad -- 1/24/2001, 1:25 am
Re: Outriggers
Tony -- 1/24/2001, 6:30 pm
Re: Outriggers
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 1/24/2001, 9:51 am