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Hickory short bow(s) build along
Aaron1726:
Got some time today to work on the sinew backed bow. I had sanded it down and cleaned up the edges a couple days ago, but today I was able to get it to a low brace, about 1 to 2 in. Worked the limbs some out to about 15in. Everything was looking ok, until...
I noticed this spot, near the tip, where some of the sinew was lifted away from the back along the outside of the limb. Maybe I didn't clean the back good in that spot? Everywhere else seems to be stuck on there pretty good. I decided to try to glue it back down, so I worked some hide glue into the gap and the wrapped the length of it tight with a rubber band to hold things down. Fingers crossed it sticks. Not sure if there is a better solution. Guess we will see.
superdav95:
Yes fingers crossed. Only thing I may have suggested and you may have done already is apply a little heat to that area as you soak it with glue down in between the wood and the sinew. This might help
It adhere a little better. Keep us posted.
Aaron1726:
Thanks Dave, I didn't even think about adding heat. Not sure I can now with the rubber band on there, but if it doesn't stick this go around I will try that. Thanks for all your help so far with this.
Aaron1726:
Thought I'd post some updates on this. Currently both bows are tillered. The sisal one is nearly done, just a few last details. And the sinew backed one is ready to seal up I think. I finally got time today with no rain to shoot them some and get some pics.
So I will start with the sinew backed bow. The spot where the sinew lifted a bit seems ok. I let it dry a couple weeks before moving ahead. Got it braced at about 5 in and took some half draw shots and then some 18in draw shots today. The repaired spot is holding together so I hope that fixed it. I put a simple wrap handle on just so I could shoot it and not get sweaty hands on the sinew. Here's a couple of this one so far.
Aaron1726:
And then the sisal backed one...
This one is nearly done. The sisal did not add weight as I'd hoped, maybe an extra pound to the draw, but that's it. It's also has not held the glued in reflex, that disappeared very quickly once I started bending it. It has however kept its current shape for between 200 and 300 shots, so I think it's where it wants to be. About an inch of follow, but that was about 2/12 or so inches of total set. It's at 41lbs at 18in of draw and shoots really smooth. I hit a copperhead while weedeating a few weeks ago, so stuck what was left of him on the back and painted the rest. Anyway, here are some for the sisal backed bow of this duo.
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