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Winter project - Yew Recurve bow

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Arrowind:
Gordon,

Thanks again for taking the time and doing this.   It's AWESOME and so helpful.
It may be a dumb question but I have to ask...

Do you ever use the Titebond Hide Glue for sinew? Why or why not?   

Thanks!

Gordon:
Arrowind,

I've never tried liquid hide glue for sinew. I don't think I would want to use it because 1) it would be a sticky mess (good for skins, a pain for sinew) and 2) it would probably take too long to cure.

Badger:
  Gordon, have you ever tried the fish glue form Lee Vally. I used to use it for backings and sinew because it dried clear and left the sinew with a nice natural color. It did tend to have a slightly tacky surface if your hands were sweaty but it cured nicely, Perfect if you were going to cover with a skin.

Gordon:
I have not tried that glue Steve, but I will. Thank you for the tip!

Gordon:
I like the look and feel of a built up handle. I’m going to build up the front of the handle using rawhide. I cut two pieces about 4” long and about ¾” wide. I glue them together using thick super-glue and then clamp in a bench vice. When the glue is cured I rough shape the piece by beveling the edges and ends using a belt sander.

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