Guide on ferrule preference when static testing 4 pc blank

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Posted by: Tim Collins (---.sanarb01.mi.comcast.net)

Date: March 27, 2005 09:47PM

If there was some leeway in guide spacings while static testing a 4 piece blank, would it be preferable to tweak the spacings so a guide falls on the first ferrule from the tip or on the second (which would be the middle of the blank)? I know someone will respond with just put them where the test indicates but wouldn't it be advantageous to minimize the number of wraps on the tip section and place ferrule strengthening wraps on the 2nd and 3rd ferrule further from the tip (a guide on the 3rd ferrule would be too close to the butt anyway)? Thanks.

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