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Winter project - Yew Recurve bow

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adb:
Thanks, Gordon... this is an awesome build along. There is much to be learned here.

juniper junkie:
great lessons learned here, I am so glad you have my address to send the bow when it is completed ;)

Gordon:

--- Quote ---Have you weighed out your processed sinew? I'd be interested to know how much you use in backing this bow.

--- End quote ---

Gus, after weighing the bow before and after I estimate that I applied about 3 1/2 oz (dry) of sinew.

Gus:
Thank You Sir!

That is what I've been looking for.
Also of Great Help is seeing how far you break down your sinew.
It would seem that I've been taking my sinew down WAY to far, almost to the thickness of hair. :)
Which is very time consuming.

Regards,

-gus

gstoneberg:
Gus, there's no rule about how fine you do it.  I've seen bows where the sinew was taken very fine like you describe and the end result looked like opaque glass.  It was gorgeous but for me, just too much work.  You have to strike a balance between getting the look you want and how much effort in stripping you're willing to do.  When I knew I was covering with snakeskin I've done some really unattractive sinew jobs.   :)

George

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