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hypolon Grips..again..
Posted by: Ernie Johnson (---.maine.res.rr.com)
Date: March 19, 2006 05:21PM

I have read Tom's book and FAQ section and did a search, but have a real quick question:

I have blank where the end of foregrip is 0.8 (ID) and with the length on want it goes down to 0.64 inches (ID).

This being said, it was mentioned on larger diameter grips (I am assuming 0.5 and above) it will stretch 1.2 to 1.5 its Inner Diameter.

So if I use a 14inch grip with an ID of 0.5, I will have to stretch it beyond 1.5 times and if I use the next size up, (11/16) the front of the foregrip will be smaller than the hypolon (0.64 versus 0.69).

Should I stick with 0.5 and push hard or opt for the larger diameter 11/16 and compress it in??

Maybe I am thinking too much...

Ernie



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/19/2006 05:54PM by Tom Kirkman.

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Re: hypolon Grips..again..
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: March 19, 2006 05:53PM

If you'll apply your adhesive to the correct place, it won't take much "pushing" effort to get it into place. You can fit a slightly oversized piece by shimming with thread or cord, spiralled up the blank.

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Re: hypolon Grips..again..
Posted by: Ernie Johnson (---.maine.res.rr.com)
Date: March 19, 2006 06:42PM

Tom,

Are you saying to go with the 0.5 inch?

thanks

Ernie

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Re: hypolon Grips..again..
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: March 19, 2006 07:57PM

I guess I'm saying to do whatever you feel is easier. Hypanlon stretches easily if you put the adhesive in the right place. But if you can get a piece that is only slightly larger, a wind of D thread might be easier for you.

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Re: hypolon Grips..again..
Posted by: Billy Vivona (---.ny325.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 19, 2006 07:59PM

How about buying both? Instal one, cut it off, then instal teh other. Then you'll know which one to use next time?

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Re: hypolon Grips..again..
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.250.48.82.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: March 20, 2006 01:09AM

Maybe this will help [www.rodbuilding.org]

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