Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: Knocker on April 08, 2020, 11:48:31 am
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My wife usually practices social distancing whenever I process animal products, so I thought this would be a good time to thaw out some sinew, clean it up and dry it. I've never done a sinew bow, but there is one in my near future. I've been reading a bit about it and watching some videos. Not having done this before, I don't really have a feel for how far the sinew will go, but I'm hoping I can try out a couple of bows with what I have. Even though not as primitive, I'm thinking I want to go with a waterproof glue, and I also had some Sturgeon skins that I cleaned and dried that might end up on a bow if it survives the shoot-in.
Keith
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You have enough sinew in that box for a few dozen bows. Looks like nice stuff.
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That is good to hear Pearly Drums. I have a bow I started years ago that was coming in under weight. Probably a good weight for me now though as I haven't shot in a while. In your experience does the sinew add anything to draw weight? Or just make the bow less likely to break? I am thinking of giving it a try for my first sinew - maybe about three layers - and having an idea of how far the supply might go helps. After that, I may consider a California style wide short bow to sinew. The next step I guess is to start pounding and shredding some of it.
Keith
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Three layers of sinew will add some weight to your bow. As it gets older it will continue to gain weight.