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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: legend on August 09, 2017, 12:13:55 pm

Title: artificial Sinew ?
Post by: legend on August 09, 2017, 12:13:55 pm

Has anyone used artificle sinew for backing a bow and if so , how does it compare against other bow backing materials ?
Is it good in tension and is it easy to apply ?
Thanks .
Mike

Title: Re: artificial Sinew ?
Post by: osage outlaw on August 09, 2017, 01:00:24 pm

I wouldn't waste your time or the bow by putting artificial sinew on it. 

Title: Re: artificial Sinew ?
Post by: Pat B on August 09, 2017, 01:28:40 pm

Like Clint said, it wouldn't be worth the trouble. Too many other backing materials around.

Title: Re: artificial Sinew ?
Post by: RatherBinTheWoods on August 09, 2017, 02:44:53 pm

If you are going to use man made materials you might as well go with fibreglass and be done with it :0)

Title: Re: artificial Sinew ?
Post by: TacticalFate on August 09, 2017, 03:53:06 pm

Artificial sinew is just waxed nylon fibers (think tooth floss). I suppose you could back a bow with nylon (not on this forum though), but as is the wax holding the artificial sinew together will not accept any glue.

Title: Re: artificial Sinew ?
Post by: bradsmith2010 on August 09, 2017, 09:39:36 pm

nothing about bow making is easy,, (-S

Title: Re: artificial Sinew ?
Post by: legend on August 10, 2017, 05:48:40 am

Thanks guys ,wont touch it !