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NFC MB 7109-1 Tip Top size
Posted by: Dave Connaker (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: October 03, 2023 08:36PM

I could use some help from anyone who has built with this blank. NFC's website has the tip-top size listed at 0.68. I cannot seem to make the correct conversion. Sorry for the novice question. I appreciate the help.

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Re: NFC MB 7109-1 Tip Top size
Posted by: Patrick Coco (---)
Date: October 03, 2023 09:13PM

0.68 Is the butt diameter in inches. the tiptop size is 5.9.

If I were building that blank, I would buy a tip top in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5.

Also, the catalogue is way better for this sort of info as opposed to the website.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/03/2023 09:14PM by Patrick Coco.

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Re: NFC MB 7109-1 Tip Top size
Posted by: Dave Connaker (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: October 03, 2023 09:51PM

Thank you!

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Re: NFC MB 7109-1 Tip Top size
Posted by: Michael Danek (---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: October 04, 2023 08:05AM

I always go large rather than small, and never have had a problem when the tiptop tube is somewhat loose to the tip. I use hot melt tip top cement. Never sand a tip down to make it fit a tip top tube.

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