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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: WOODSLORE on August 11, 2011, 04:44:46 pm

Title: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
Post by: WOODSLORE on August 11, 2011, 04:44:46 pm

Ok maybe not but its been bugerin me somethin awful.


 HOW MANY LEG/BACK SINEWS DOES IT TAKE TO BACK A PLAINS BOW??????????????

For just one layer on a 55" "gullwing" bow, how many tendons does it take?
 if you can help i would be most grateful
 thank you.

Title: Re: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 11, 2011, 05:19:15 pm

No less than 3 is my number.

Title: Re: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
Post by: JonW on August 11, 2011, 05:28:41 pm

Not sure on the number, but an ounce does 2-3 layers for me.

Title: Re: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
Post by: osage outlaw on August 11, 2011, 07:00:37 pm

More than you would think is my answer.  I always end up using more than I think I will.  Just as Pearly ;)

Title: Re: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on August 16, 2011, 01:29:10 am

I would prep about 10 back sinews so I'd have plenty of extra.  I'm lazy and I use leg sinew to make the glue.   :D