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Bearded.Jake:
Hello all,

I decided to try sinew backing a short piece of juniper I had that came off a bigger stave.  I figured it would be good practice for my first attempt and didn't have and expectations, but its funny now that I've put a bunch of time into it, I really want it to work out!!

it is only 41" long and 1 3/8" wide in the middle tapering out too the tips. I have only put one layer of sinew on and it was a mediocre job. I had a hard time keeping my bundles straight and having some of the ends of sinew strands bunch up. I also have some very small gaps here and there.  Partly I think it was from being rushed because the glue seemed to be setting too fast. I think it was too thick.
 
I am wondering what you all think, and if those issues with the sinew job will not adequately strengthen the bow to keep from breaking. I have put ~45lbs of force on it multiple times tillering already.
There are also a few longitudinal cracks running off at one tip which I have glued with hide glue and clamped. I was planning to wrap both ends with sinew, but wondering if its worth the effort.

Thanks for any help!

sorry I know the photos aren't the best.

Pat B:
Looks pretty good to me. I use shorter pieces of sinew to fill the bare spots. Once it looks dry and the voids are filled you can sand the sinew surface to make it a bit smoother. Then cover all the sinew with a light coat of glue to flatten out the hairy sinew.

Bearded.Jake:

--- Quote from: Pat B on July 20, 2024, 02:53:52 pm ---Looks pretty good to me. I use shorter pieces of sinew to fill the bare spots. Once it looks dry and the voids are filled you can sand the sinew surface to make it a bit smoother. Then cover all the sinew with a light coat of glue to flatten out the hairy sinew.

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Thanks Pat! I really appreciate the advice!

superdav95:
Looks good to me too.  I do see some cross crossed sinew fibers but should be ok.  Pats advise is good

Bearded.Jake:
Thanks Superdav!  Glad to have more opinions!  I sanded smooth,  put a little more glue over top and then wrapped the tips today! 

I am hoping the shoulders for the nocks will be big enough once it drys, I used up the last of my glue so couldnt add any more sinew today.

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