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Artificial Sinew
zeNBowyer:
Looking around at my local leather shop for some sinew and what not, which they didn't have but did buy some artificial sinew to try for wrapping tips on my bamboo arrows, the saleslady said it was processed from animal gut so I was interested,
according to my research however it appears to be nylon, no matter, very strong and looks a very pleasing tan color, however I am wondering if the wax coating is going to prevent a good bond when glue/epoxy is applied, anyone use this stuff?
http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?products_id=665
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Pappy:
I have used it and it dose ok,not as good as backstrap sinew but better than most other stuff I have used.I always split it down to make it thinner it seem to work better that way.I haven't had any problem sealing over it with tru oil,witch is about all I use.
Pappy
Pat B:
I have used artificial sinew for wraps on bows and arrows.To seal it or set it I generally use super glue but sometimes TBIII.
coyote pup:
The wax coating can be quite thick and as you suspect, does weaken the adherence to wood or glue. Not that it won't work - just that what you suspect is correct.
Shadow Walker:
As pappy said,,, split it down. You should be able to get six thin strands when you split it. I use it a lot for sewing hide and have even braided it for dowstrings.
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