Shopping at the pet store for sinew...

[toomanyknots]

Well I picked up this "moo" brand cow tendon today. Broke out into some nice sinew. The only difference I see between this dried tendon and one you would buy anywhere else is that there is a distinct "dog treat" smell, which is disappointing and I will not buy another one. I usually use the scrap sinew to make the glue to back the bow, but I would not use this to make glue as it smells annoyingly like dog food. From what I can tell it has not been cooked or smoked or anything, but probably sprayed or flavored somehow. Some ferociously attractive store clerk chick came up to me when I was looking threw dog chews and asked what kind of dog I had, so I told her the chews were actually for me, which wierded her out. So I reluctantly tried to explain what I was going to use them for, which wierded her out more, . Moral of the story, when you see a guy in a store smelling a bunch of different dog chews, leave him alone.

[Ifrit617]

Lol... You should have made up that you had a awesome dog or something... 

[Lee Slikkers]

So, you would NOT reccommend these "Moo" treats or pet store type sinew?  Just curious, trying to locate a local source for some myself...many thanks

[toomanyknots]

"So, you would NOT reccommend these "Moo" treats or pet store type sinew?  Just curious, trying to locate a local source for some myself...many thanks"

Actually I probably would, as they don't seem to be cooked or baked or anything that would make them appear any different than just "hung out and dried" tendons. Except the dog treat smell. But I am going to try to wash the smell off with some soap real quick from this other one I got in a minute. But You know, seems like good quality sinew. Still says "not for human consumption" on it real bold, which is kinda scary. But it handles like any other sinew I've ever worked. The dog treat smell is not that bad, just little things like that irk me.

[iowabow]

I about died laughing at this story! that is some funning stuff.

[CraigMBeckett]

toomanyknots ,

Still says "not for human consumption" on it real bold, which is kinda scary

I would imagine all this means is that the chews have not been handled in a manner befitting of food grade materials and/or the processor is not licensed to supply human food.

Craig

[medic336]

Is there a how too on using scrap sinew to make glue for backing. I'd like to know more about that process.

[toomanyknots]

toomanyknots ,

Still says "not for human consumption" on it real bold, which is kinda scary

I would imagine all this means is that the chews have not been handled in a manner befitting of food grade materials and/or the processor is not licensed to supply human food.

Craig

Ohh, cool.

"Is there a how too on using scrap sinew to make glue for backing. I'd like to know more about that process."

Exactly like any other hide glue you make. I believe the bowyers bible has a good explantion on how to make hide glue. You can make very good hide glue from only sinew. I guess it should be called "sinew" glue since there is no hide in it. The dog food smell really does suck, I washed the other one off with soap real good before fibering it out and didn't make a dent in the smell. I just don't want a bow that might be used for hunting to be smellin so strong...   

[fishfinder401]

toomanyknots ,

Still says "not for human consumption" on it real bold, which is kinda scary

I would imagine all this means is that the chews have not been handled in a manner befitting of food grade materials and/or the processor is not licensed to supply human food.

Craig

Ohh, cool.

"Is there a how too on using scrap sinew to make glue for backing. I'd like to know more about that process."

Exactly like any other hide glue you make. I believe the bowyers bible has a good explantion on how to make hide glue. You can make very good hide glue from only sinew. I guess it should be called "sinew" glue since there is no hide in it. The dog food smell really does suck, I washed the other one off with soap real good before fibering it out and didn't make a dent in the smell. I just don't want a bow that might be used for hunting to be smellin so strong...   

who knows, the smell might help, got any irritating dogs in your neighborhood
noel

[Cameroo]

Just make sure you don't accidentally end up trying to smash up a pizzle stick (AKA bull wiener ;P )

[seabass]

i have never met a hot chick while buying sinew.i think now i will be checking out all the pet stores in my area.thanks for the tip,steve

[Lee Slikkers]

This is a pretty dang funny thread when you stand back and look at the big picture 

Yeah, I was wondering if that smell didn't dissipate quickly it might only make a bow that would be handy for attracting Predator Type critters, good Yote or Bobcat bow maybe...LOL!

[JackCrafty]

Great story!  I've been looking for sinew at pet stores for years and never found any.  I need to look again.

[aero86]

i definitely would have lied..  lol.  they are for me.  good one!  lol.  one of those moments were you were like, wait, rewind time please.. annnddddd stop. 

yes, they are for my irish wolfhound, Sweetie.  she has been chewing on my leather bound books and rich mahogony furniture..

[JW_Halverson]

You blew it, plain and simple.  No way around it. 

You should have came up with some cock-n-bull story about rescuing this unbelievably beautiful dog from an abusive owner.  Then engage her in conversation and leave WITHOUT asking for her phone number.  It's critical to not ask right away.  Then you hotfoot it to the local pound where you pick out the scroungiest, nastiest, mangiest dog you can find.  Next day you come back with the dog, and tell her that "Gizmo" wanted to thank her for the wonderful treat she recommended.  She will ask for your number at that point.