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deersled:
how do you prevent the sinew that is wrapped at the base of your nock from shredding? After I shoot for a while the sinew starts to come loose. I guess it is from your fingers rubbing when you shoot.

sonny:
glue it down sufficiently in the first place, then apply some beeswax over it after the glue has dried.

Pat B:
When I seal sinew wrapping with super glue or TBIII. On primitive arrows I use pine pitch varnish. If necessary, all of these can be re-applied if the sinew(or thread) wrap begins to ravel.

deersled:
gotcha! thanks

Pat B:
I chew the sinew before I apply it to soften it. Saliva and the sinew makes it's own glue. Once down, it stays put unless I abuse it. That's why I usually seal it with super glue, TBIII or pitch varnish to prevent it from unraveling with abuse and to protect against moisture.

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