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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wizardgoat on May 06, 2014, 02:16:19 am

Title: Reuse sinew?
Post by: wizardgoat on May 06, 2014, 02:16:19 am

I have an Osage bow with a really ugly sinew job on it. I'd like to remove the sinew, and use it on another project.
Can I soak it in a warm bath, rinse it out and re use it? It all makes sense in my head, thought I'd hit you guys up to see if there's a method, or just a bad idea.
I assume it wouldn't take long for the sinew to come off, but will I have to season the Osage for a while, or would I risk ruining it?
Thanks

Title: Re: Reuse sinew?
Post by: mikekeswick on May 06, 2014, 02:54:04 am

You won't  ruin the wood and yes just soak it in a bath. Then use the patience of Job to get it all bundled up again ready to use  ;)

Title: Re: Reuse sinew?
Post by: Pat B on May 06, 2014, 09:01:30 am

As long as there is no finish over the sinew you can soak it off and reuse it.

Title: Re: Reuse sinew?
Post by: wizardgoat on May 06, 2014, 02:41:42 pm

Great, thanks guys

Title: Re: Reuse sinew?
Post by: Wiley on May 06, 2014, 03:06:30 pm

This is the best way I've seen sinew applied. It's clear and concise, in the process of getting it smooth you are squeezing a lot of extra glue which lowers mass. Lower mass = better. It looks great.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=43246.0