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My new Hornbow
simk:
Thank you Aaron - I sure need it ;D
She received 40 gramms of sinew last weekend and is almost dry and ready to receive another 40 gramms soon. Reflex so far increased from 12" to 15". Praying.... 8)
Aaron H:
What kind of glue is that you are using?
simk:
2k for the horn this time because the radius was not perfect in the fades. rabbit glue with a bit of liquid fish glue and and 1 big spoon of vinegar for the sinew ::)
bownarra:
Just a bit of advice - rabbit glues aren't have a fair portion of fat in them and any glue that stays liquid isn't really up to the job. What's the vinegar for?
Have you made your own glue before? It is very easy and results in a far superior product compared to most bought glues.
simk:
bownarra, by no means I'm trying to reinvent the wheel 8) - just repeatin' what has been prooved to work reliable on many bows (not mine). scientific research on glutine glues of a german university have clearly shown that a bit of vinegar makes the glue more flexible, stronger and lowers the gelling temp significantly. little ot: with other additives it's also possible to make a water resistant sinew layer on ottoman bows out of bone glue.
I will soon have collected enough sinew scraps to do my own glue and will probably try that also. thank you ;)
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