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whitesquirrel:
I just finished a bow for my son and it had about 1 3/4" string follow, too much I thought.
So I wanted to straighten it ( I'm not sure how, I guess put it in a form or steam bend it straight)
then put a sinew backig on it.

Has any one tried this, and know if this works.

Thanks    White Squirrel

tom sawyer:
Thats not really bad string follow, but yes you can sinew the bow.  How long is it?  You might be able to tie it down on a board and sinew it, the sinew will pull it in reflex from there.  Heat-bending is an option, just don't get too aggressive.  Once a bow is bent in one direction some, it doesn't like going the other way.

whitesquirrel:
It is 66" ntn. 
What about brace height right now it is 7 3/4"  the first string I made for it gave it a 5" brace height.

George Tsoukalas:
Seems a bit long for sinew. The extra mass takes away cast. I'd say let him enjoy it as is. 1 3/4 in of set is darn good. Jawge

whitesquirrel:
Thanks for the info and support,


White Squirrel

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