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Applying horn after sinew? now with pics

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BowEd:
You will find out how well lilac is in compression.It does'nt look like a whole lot of reflex applied yet.That might be safe enough.I've never worked with lilac so I really can't comment much about the woods quality.Good practice like you said.
Normally on horn bows the horn is applied first.I've been asked that question before.By master self bow makers too.All I can say it's the way the old timers did it and take for granted they are right.Taking a flat side view wood core and applying somewhat reflexed horn to the belly.So the horn is applied on into a reflex.Then reflexing it more with sinew being applied.The sinew reverse braced actually gets applied into compression.It's confusing but after a few successful bows you begin to understand their reasoning.The composites need to be put into a profile that uses their outstanding qualities which is far better than wood the best.To get the best out of them so to speak the way I see it.Applying horn and sinew in this way pushes the horn and sinew into the wood core while being drawn the way I understand it.Creating a sheer pressure affect length wise reducing fear of delamination outward.
Someone else might be able to clean up my explanation for your question better but that's the way I understand it.
Stability would be my concern on your bow being as narrow as it is,but I think it's possible.It'll be fun to watch anyway and hope it works for ya.

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