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Bow x & h measurements

: Last Updated on Sunday, 09 September 2012 04:46

Following confirmation of general policy, the IRC Technical Committee has issued guidance on measuring x and h at the bow., including explanatory drawings.

You can find this on the Measurement Drawings page.

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