[Ansteorra-missile] Type of Siloflex APD

[Mike]

Thanks Iaen for the input. This is what I thought from reviewing the 
photos on Tessa's web site.

Yes, I noticed how similar the GT APD's was to the vanes I had on prior 
to switching to GT APD's.

Which type of Siloflex are you using?

100 PSI

or

160 PSI

Also, are you using a recurve or crossbow or both? Sorry could not 
remember what you were using.

Are you buying the straight siloflex locally or having to send off for it?

I have the dremel tool, no router or table saw. 


Michael Kettering



John Moore wrote:

>Hmm, lets see.  Having worked with several designs here is my input.
>
>External Tab:
>Most difficult to make as the tabs have to cut after cutting to length
>needed.  The angle cuts can be a bit of pain as you are switching back and
>forth with your saw.  More to difficult to round over edges properly.
>Fairly easy to attach.
>
>Internal Tab:
>Easier to cut but still have to deal with the angles.  Have to cut the tabs
>in afterwards.  The most difficult to attach having to hold the thing and
>wrap the tape at the same time.  Still difficult to round over the edges but
>easier than the external type .
>
>Straight with routed channel:
>Easiest to cut, 2 90 degree cuts and done.  Best way to make routed channel
>is a jig and a table router.  You can do 5' lengths real easy if you set it
>up right.  I do mine before I cut them and do them in large enough pieces to
>handle easily.  Rounding edges really easy if you have a dremel tool and
>1/8th router bit.  Attaching can be done easily, run a bead of hot melt glue
>down the channel and stick it to the shaft.  Set it aside and do the next of
>a bunch.  Tape them all at one time.  Kinda assembly line like.  Also uses
>the least amount of material.
>
>Flight:  I have not noticed much of a difference in any of the styles.  They
>all work as a ringfoil in flight.  Actually they seem to fly as good if not
>better than fletches.
>
>Iaen
>John Moore
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>From: "Mike" <meggiddo at netzero.net>
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>Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 10:56 AM
>Subject: [Ansteorra-missile] Type of Siloflex APD
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>>After reviewing Tessa's web site:
>>
>>http://www.combat-archery.com.
>>
>>concerning the 3 different types of Siloflex APD's - External Tab,
>>Internal Tab and Routed Channel. Would like to know the advantages and
>>disadvantages of each type of design in the following areas:
>>
>>Ease of building -
>>  1. Angle cut on front and straight cut on back
>>   2 Straight cut on both ends
>>Attaching to the shaft -
>>Flight
>>
>>Michael Kettering
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