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Offline Aaron H

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sealing sinew on arrows?
« on: June 11, 2015, 10:24:40 pm »
Do you guys normally seal your sinew when wrapping fletchings and hafting points to your arrow shafts? 

Offline Trapper Rob

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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2015, 10:47:36 pm »
I use pitch varnish to seal mine the last one I didn't & it started to UN wrap at the nock after a few shots.

Offline Pat B

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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2015, 11:51:47 pm »
I use pitch varnish also. I have used TBIII, Duco cement and super glue. All worked well.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2015, 07:50:08 am »
I have used super glue in the past, I just don't like the glossy appearance it gives it.

Offline Pappy

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« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2015, 08:46:39 am »
I use Tru oil or most of the time TB3.  :)
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Offline Ed Brooks

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« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2015, 11:07:03 am »
I pull the end under the wrap before it pull tight cut it off and leave it. no sealer on the sinew. Ed
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Offline RBLusthaus

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Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2015, 12:04:33 pm »
I use cheap clear nail polish.  Brush in the jar. 

Offline wizardgoat

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Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2015, 05:34:58 pm »
I've been using slightly watered down TB3 painted on with a brush

Offline PeteC

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Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2015, 07:03:35 pm »
I use TB3 as well,applied with a damp brush.3 coats,let cure,then wet sand.apply glue,(and sand), until it it a perfectly smooth transition between head,sinew,and arrow. Sinew is waterproofed,and excellent arrow penetration. MHO  God bless
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2015, 07:25:41 pm »
I tried using tb3 and I prefer it over the super glue, it has less of a glossy sheen.  Thanks everyone

Offline nclonghunter

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« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2015, 09:33:22 pm »
Last ones I made the sinew strips were put in some warm hide glue before wrapping. Once wrapped and set I smeared just hide glue around the outside and it was a good protection. Heat and water will soften the hide glue, not certain how long it would take with only water.
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« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2015, 10:35:15 pm »
I soak my sinew in a bowl of watered down TB3.
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Offline chamookman

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« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2015, 04:21:19 am »
For Arra wrapping, I'd always just chew the piece of Sinew for a minute before wrapping. TB lll was used to seal. Bob
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Offline JEB

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Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2015, 07:08:07 am »
I use  epoxy.  I take my finger and tamp the glued area a few times and it dulls the glossy finish.

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Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2015, 08:05:55 am »
hay mullet! I do the same thing.i soak mine in waterproof glue then wrap.