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Lumber Red Cedar and Sinew build along
Robert Pougnier:
In preparation for the first layer of sinew the back was first degreased using rubbing alcohol.
I then sized the whole back and ends of the bow with thin hide glue. I made sure the nocks were covered on the belly side and that the sizing went down the sides of the bow some as these will all receive sinew.
About a half hour later I started to apply the first layer. I resized the bow and each bundle of sinew was dipped in thin glue, smoothed straight and most of the glue squeezed out of each bundle before applying (I like doing it this way it's less messy).
The first layer (50g) was applied evenly over the back and over the nocks, but not over the sides,
The back was crowned slightly and the nock ends and sides (down 1/3) will be covered thoroughly with the second layer.
Robert Pougnier:
Last of the first layer applied.
I wrapped the bow with innertubes and let it sit 24 hours at 70 degrees and 50 % RH before removing the wrap (I like the smooth compression).
The second layer will be applied pretty much right away.
Robert Pougnier:
First layer after 24 hours with the wrap
Robert Pougnier:
I then applied the second layer of sinew. I again sized the bow generously with thin hide glue and waited for it to gel before proceeding.
This one is 60 grams (total of 110 grams).
For the second layer, I first applied short pieces in any gaps there were. Then using the longest pieces of dog chew sinew I covered the whole back once more extending down the sides about one third of the way and back over the nock areas and anywhere that had been applied unevenly the first layer.
For this and the first layer I made sure each side received the same amount of sinew.
Robert Pougnier:
last of the second layer before being wrapped again overnight
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