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Trying to make a horn bow...it broke!
Mesophilic:
The first course of sinew was 44 grams, at 22 grams per limb. I put on a second course, I can't remember the exact amount, guessing it about 15 grams per side. Works out to about 2.5 oz.
Before the sinew and the induced reflex, with the horn glued to the core, I worked the limbs a little bit and it felt like a kid's bow. After the sinew dried, working the limbs, it felt alot stiffer than my 60# hickory longbow.
simk:
Thank you. 2,5oz was the advice I was given for a bow like that also. sorry for your loss! keep on struggeling!
bownarra:
Yes you are right it does look thin.
You should aim for 100 gram total.
Mesophilic:
--- Quote from: bownarra on January 17, 2020, 02:08:03 am ---Yes you are right it does look thin.
You should aim for 100 gram total.
--- End quote ---
Do you apply 100 grams in one course? Or break it up in to two or more courses?
With that much sinew, how thin does the horn lam end up being? The bow I broke was well over my target 50# draw as it was, I'm thinking the additional sinew would've push it well up in to war bow strength.
Markus:
Bjorn is selling hide glue in different strenghts and it will be hard to find anyone who knows more about it.
https://bjornhideglue.com/
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