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Sinew Backed, Double Curve Bow

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JackCrafty:
1. Sinew before dunking.
2. Sinew after dunking.  I do not soak the sinew.
3. Laying the sinew on a dry towel.
4. Pouring out some glue into cup.
5. Cutting sinew into small pieces.
6. Dipping sinew in glue.

(The whole build along won't be like this...I'll pick up the pace as we progress) ;D

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JackCrafty:
1. Applying sinew pieces.
2. Wiping fingers on wet towel.
3. Beginning jute wrap.
4. More wrapping (light pressure).
5. Excess glue being pushed out ahead of wrap.  This can be wiped off. (sorry for blurry pic)
6. Finished wrap.

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JackCrafty:
1. Carefully removing wrap after waiting 5 minutes.
2. Wrap removed.
3. Smoothing the patch (there will be jute fibers left behind). A few drops of water.
4. Side view of patch.
5. Second wrap after waiting 5 minutes (medium pressure).
6. Finished wrap.  Let dry a few hours before next course.



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JackCrafty:
Rounding off sharp edges of bow's back and wiping down with damp cloth.

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JackCrafty:
After sizing the back with glue.....applying first strands of sinew to middle center of bow's back.  The ends are pinched to form a point.

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