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? on sinew
aero86:
ok then a feel a bit better. i usually seal my fletch wrapping. i have one arrow ive test with how ive made them, shot it over 40 times and there is no problems yet. so i guess ill get some sinew when i start making some hunting arrows.
mullet:
You can wipe down the fake stuff with acetone and get rid of the wax. That's what I did till I got that roll of un-waxed stuff at the Classic last year from Eric. Then, wrap it as tight as you can and soak it in super glue. It will hold pretty good then.
riarcher:
--- Quote from: aero86 on February 06, 2010, 04:48:41 pm ---ok then a feel a bit better. i usually seal my fletch wrapping. i have one arrow ive test with how ive made them, shot it over 40 times and there is no problems yet. so i guess ill get some sinew when i start making some hunting arrows.
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Don't think the artificial is bad, more like what one is comfortable with.
I've used the artificial for sewing. I was wondering is all.
I do think I'll stick with the real stuff though mostly because of the way it shrinks and feel it's more pliable when wetted out. But, again, I'm used(?) to it.
Only times I had any issues is like when I attempted to back a bow with it. Between smoking, few beers, wiping off the doggie slurples, etc. my beard stuck to the mustache. Then again, it was everywhere. (Probably more the glue though. ::))
If there is ANY way to make a mess,,, I'll find it! :-\
Hillbilly:
Oh yeah, backing a bow with sinew is one of the messiest things you'll ever do. Everything within twenty feet of you will jump up and attach itself to you. ;D
Pat B:
When working with sinewing a bow I keep a bowl of warm water and a damp towel handy to keep my hands from getting too sticky.
I chew sinew for wraps like Hillbilly does. The sinew and your saliva makes the glue and no other is needed. After it dries I seal it with pitch varnish.
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