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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: batman on February 10, 2010, 11:14:53 am

Title: Sinews for arrow making.
Post by: batman on February 10, 2010, 11:14:53 am

Hi lads and ladies im new to this site and thought i ask a question just to get introduced.

Can you get sinews from butchers or anywhere of that nature as i have no real access to hunting deer (legally!) i usually make do with man made cordage for my arrows but i would much prefer the proper fletching stuff!

Any replies would be appreciated ;D.

Title: Re: Sinews for arrow making.
Post by: Pat B on February 10, 2010, 11:19:13 am

Any sinew will work but I have heard that domestic cow leg sinew is greasy and hard to separate. Maybe goat or sheep will work better. The back strap sinew(silver skin) is the best for wraps because of it's length. Most butchers discard this when processing the meat. Ask your local butcher to save some for you and give it a try.

Title: Re: Sinews for arrow making.
Post by: Hillbilly on February 10, 2010, 01:24:42 pm

kustomkingarchery.com (http://kustomkingarchery.com) and 3riversarchery.com  (http://3riversarchery.com) both sell deer back and leg sinew.

Title: Re: Sinews for arrow making.
Post by: JackCrafty on February 10, 2010, 05:30:30 pm

Sometimes your local deer processor will let you raid the dumpster for deer legs.  You can then cut the tendons out and dry the sinew yourself.  Lots of labor but they are FREE.

As an alternative to sinew, you can use plant fibers for wrapping your fletching.  If you live in the desert (like me) you can harvest agave plants and remove the fibers.  Or you can buy SISAL TWINE at the hardware store (or Wally Mart) and unravel the twine to get the individual fibers.  They are strong and very authentic.



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