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Sinew Backed, Double Curve Bow
JackCrafty:
Adding more strands....first to the bottom left, and then to the bottom right....overlapped slightly past bow centerline.
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JackCrafty:
Continue adding strands.....pushing them together.
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JackCrafty:
Continue until the sinew "points" reach both ends of the bow.
Almost there...losing daylight. First pic shows right limb with patch (from earlier) almost covered with sinew. Last pic shows finished left limb. Now the sinew (entire bow) will be wrapped with twine. More pics tomorrow (during daylight). ;D
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JackCrafty:
The new bow wrapped with jute twine....it was wrapped once to squeeze out excess glue (light pressure) then unwrapped and wrapped again with heavy pressure.
Also two other bows I'm working on. They were wrapped with polypropylene twine and let dry for a few days, unwrapped and let dry for another few days. They should be ready for tillering soon (in about a week). The sinew has been coated with more glue...that's why they look glossy.
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donnieonetrack:
Patrick, you said "fish glue", did you make it or buy it? Also, do you apply it hot or cold?
great build-a-long,
Donnie
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