Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blaflair2 on July 21, 2014, 12:13:03 pm
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So I have this sapling I cut a while ago and I started flattening the back to the pith. I planned on sinewing the flattened back once I matched up some of the reflex. Is it possible. If not I have another plan for it. I just didn't know if it could be sinewed. It's be like sinewing a quarter sawn board I guess. Thanks
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In a word, "yep". Josh
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Thanks josh.
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I tried the "backwards" bow thing once. I backed it with rawhide though and it worked fine.
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You "can"...but is it a worthwhile endeavour? ??? To me it prob wouldn't be...what wood is it? I've learned thru experience to only sinew a piece of wood that is worthwhile that you know without a doubt is a good piece of wood to start with....
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It's yeller wood. Forgot to mention that ::)
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I'd make the flat side the belly, the crowned side the back and forget the sinew. ;)
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Lots of work putting sinew on a bow and your sapling doesn't look like it will be worth the effort.
I would make a bow out of what you have, if it turns out to be a great bow, you will have a great bow without sinew. If it turns out to be dog you will have saved yourself several days of work processing, gluing and curing sinew.
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From what I can see do what Pat B said and you could flip the tips and make a cool 5 curve.
Grady