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To comb or not to comb your sinew
Wallski:
Hey Eric, I’m going to try wrapping my next bow with Saran Wrap. I thought of about using fabric tape but, assumed it would stick to the sinew, creating another problem.
Thanks for responding Superdav, I’ve always admire your craftsmanship. My first couple of sinewed backed bows, were slow due to excess glue, I use Titebond 3 watered down, if that makes a difference, from watching Ed Scott’s YouTube, mentioning he doesn’t use hide glue anymore.
WhistlingBadger, I only combed the sinew that I ran through a dog brush, using a hair comb once placed on the limb to keep the fine fibers straight.
I have a addiction to building bows, and from the number of bows some of you build, I was wondering how some of you are still married, because my wife has complained multiple time about how much time I spend in my shop.
superdav95:
--- Quote from: Wallski on March 08, 2025, 11:57:25 pm ---Hey Eric, I’m going to try wrapping my next bow with Saran Wrap. I thought of about using fabric tape but, assumed it would stick to the sinew, creating another problem.
Thanks for responding Superdav, I’ve always admire your craftsmanship. My first couple of sinewed backed bows, were slow due to excess glue, I use Titebond 3 watered down, if that makes a difference, from watching Ed Scott’s YouTube, mentioning he doesn’t use hide glue anymore.
WhistlingBadger, I only combed the sinew that I ran through a dog brush, using a hair comb once placed on the limb to keep the fine fibers straight.
I have a addiction to building bows, and from the number of bows some of you build, I was wondering how some of you are still married, because my wife has complained multiple time about how much time I spend in my shop.
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Thanks again wallski! Just tell your wife it’s your therapy time! lol. Kidding but not really ;)
WhistlingBadger:
--- Quote from: Wallski on March 08, 2025, 11:57:25 pm ---Hey Eric, I’m going to try wrapping my next bow with Saran Wrap. I thought of about using fabric tape but, assumed it would stick to the sinew, creating another problem.
Thanks for responding Superdav, I’ve always admire your craftsmanship. My first couple of sinewed backed bows, were slow due to excess glue, I use Titebond 3 watered down, if that makes a difference, from watching Ed Scott’s YouTube, mentioning he doesn’t use hide glue anymore.
WhistlingBadger, I only combed the sinew that I ran through a dog brush, using a hair comb once placed on the limb to keep the fine fibers straight.
I have a addiction to building bows, and from the number of bows some of you build, I was wondering how some of you are still married, because my wife has complained multiple time about how much time I spend in my shop.
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I wrap mine in saran wrap then an elastic bandage over that. Leave it that way for a few hours or overnight, then unwrap it so the glue can cure. I've heard that if you leave it too long the sinew can start to rot.
My wife and I have had those discussions a few times. Can't say we've found the perfect balance yet, but we're getting closer. :)
superdav95:
Ive not tried the cyran wrap on my sinew yet but i do wrap mine with horse leg wrap bandage. its similar to tensor bandage but when pulled moderately tight it is fairly smooth and still breathable to be left overnight. i found this to be a really good option just after it gels up and surfaces fries a bit. It dosent stick this way either and pulls right off just fine. Im able to reuse the wrap for serveral bows. heres a few pics of one i just did the other day using this wrap.
Wallski:
Superdav that’s the look I am after. I use boxing hand wraps, when backing bows but, never tried it on sinew because of the fear of it getting glued to the bow. Boxing hand wraps are cotton and non-stretch, which I’ll try and see what happens on my next sinew backing.
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