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Kegan:
Been a little busy lately, so it felt nice to make some simple bow strinngs. With my growing fancy of the "Hatchet-and-rasp" D-bows, I figured I might do it right and make some prmitive strings to with them. So, thanks to Pat, I made my first sinew bow string using two peices of deer backstrap sinew and a new rawhide (my third attmpt) string for heavier bows outta a 7" circle of deer hide cut into a  1/8" piece and doubled up twice. Both are long enough for a six foot bow so I have plenty to work with and tie the bottom of the string on, like the old way( beats having a bulky knot slamming on the limbs:)

The thing is, the sinew string came out a little thin, so I don't know how strong it is, my only other experience being with rawhide. can any give me a rough generalization on how strong sinew is so I know where to start testing?

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YewArcher:
Great! its usually the one missing link that I see on primitive bows most often. Glad to see them!

SJM

michbowguy:
yea baby!

jamie:
need a measurement or reference for the size of the strings you have there. the sinew looks fine but hard to tell. im not fond of deer rawhide for strings. it works but doesnt hold up well. looks like ya did a good job on both. peace

Justin Snyder:
The sinew string will work as a tow chain if its twisted good.  I have it from a good source that small animals that hibernate like groundhogs and badger work best for rawhide strings.  I just got a badger and a couple of woodchuck this morning.  ;D Justin

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