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A Question about Sinew
Pat B:
Lennie, Here in the S E US where the humidity is quite high in the summer, as it probably where you live, the draw weight of these sinew backed bows changes from season to season. My Medicine Bow goes from 45# here to 75# in Colorado as did Elkie. When done, both were about 55#. While using TBIII for the sinew that change can be less dramatic...it any. Pat
tom sawyer:
I read somewhere else that the sinew still pulls in some reflex with TB, is that your experience Pat?
I do know its tough to seal sinew properly, I've never liked putting an oil finish on it because it seems to soak in more than I'd like.
Pat B:
Lennie, I have used it enough to say. I have heard that their drying times are differant. I guess that could cause problems. Wet sinew sealed in a waterproof package could get a bit ripe, I'd bet. :o Pat
GregB:
Putting the variation in how a bow is affected with hideglue/sinew from the varying humidity levels for different parts of the country aside, do you think the sinew would retain its ability to act as a primitive fiberglas for lack of a better comparison when adherred with TB3 versus hideglue? Or would it instead provide a reduced role of just protecting the back, as would be more the case for rawhide? ???
Pat B:
Greg, I shot Art B's TBIII/sinew bow and it feels like there is more performance than with just a backed bow. Thats the only one I've shot. Knowing Art, I don't think he would praise them if it were only for protection. Pat
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