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jcougar
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Hornbow update!
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October 07, 2007, 06:02:29 pm »
Three days ago, I applied the first layer of elk sinew to the back of my hornbow project. I waited until this layer(which was 2 leg tendons, and relatively thick)was visibly dry(it had turned its usual transluscent amber color). Then I hung it from the rafters in my garage. It sayed ther for two days in 90+ degree heat, with low relative humidity. When I got home from work today, it had gained another two inches of relflex and the reverse bracing string had gone slack. I think I will give it a final thin layer of sinew to smooth everything out. It feels fairly heavy now, and I don't need a 100# hornbow. Here's a new pic.
http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p150/jcougar/?action=view¤t=hornbow.jpg
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welch2
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redneck heathen
Re: Hornbow update!
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October 08, 2007, 07:39:03 am »
Looks really good.
Did you use bone or ivory between the horn strips?
How long can you stand to wait on the sinew to cure ?
Ralph
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jcougar
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October 08, 2007, 11:39:47 am »
I used a piece of beef bone between the horn stips. It's really hard to wait on the sinew. I think I might test the draw weight soon, before I add anymore sinew.
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Jbell
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October 08, 2007, 09:22:13 pm »
Looks like things are going well, keep us updated.
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Justin Blunt
makete
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October 09, 2007, 10:48:30 am »
Just remember what everyone says on here. Dont get in a hurry. You cant hurry perfection.
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