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Jray33

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Application of Sinew
« on: May 05, 2009, 10:07:45 pm »
From wait i can tell senew is for the back of the bow. What i am wanting to do is some wood for the center not sure which one. Please advise,  horn for the belly and a elk horn for the back of the hand guard. I was looking on how to properly apply the sinew and help would greatly be appreciated, and any ther suggestions.

Offline bigcountry

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Re: Application of Sinew
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2009, 02:33:47 pm »
If your looking for instruction to sinewing a bow back, read Jim Hamm's book on Bows of American Indians.  Trad Bowyers Bible Vol. 1 has same info in there also.
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