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Aluminum arrow dimensions- ID and OD?

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  1. John T.

    John T. Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I make custom pens and a brass tube is used as an interior part. Tube OD is 0.267-0.268. I could use an arrow that is slightly larger than that, allowing for a coating of glue. I have an idea of the numbers as 2216 but like to draw on the experience of the members. Thanks and safe hunting!
     
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    Aluminum arrows post there size right on arrow. So for example you had 2216.

    So the first 2 numbers is the OD.
    22/64

    The 2nd two numbers are wall thickness.
    .016

    If you divide the 22÷64 = .34375 that is your OD.

    So take your .268 x 64 = 17.152/64.

    Not sure easton makes a 17 diameter arrow. Believe there smallest OD is 18.
    So 18÷64 = .28125

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    Have 2217 (son's bow) and 2016 (my old bow). It would need to be a bit larger than the tube to allow for epoxy or CA glue to hold it in place. Need to show some of the pens I have made- bolt action, lever action.
    Holt, thanks for the reply and doing the math for me. Safe hunting!
     

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