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Sinew Backed, Double Curve Bow
JackCrafty:
The bow was made by an Indian, from the late 1800's...and my friend is an antiques dealer. He thinks it's Apache in origin. Not sure about the wood. I would guess that it's mulberry (a favorite among Apache bowyers).
Papa Matt:
Ohhhhhh I see. That's pretty neat. Was the double curve the most popular horse bow at the time?
JackCrafty:
Matt, it's funny but I've heard that the Apache's didn't like the double curves that much...they preferred a simple D-bow. As far as the horse culture goes, yes, I think the double curve was as popular as the buffalo hide tipi, long-flectched arrows, and the war shirt (during that time period).
JackCrafty:
1. Jute twine wrapping removed from bow (today)....6 days after wrapping. You can see the fuzz of the twine left behind.
2. This is easily removed with a light sanding with 120 grit sanding sponge - using a circular motion. I try not to sand through any of the sinew.
3. Jute fibers removed.
4. Applying a coat of fish glue over the sinew (straight from the bottle). This is let dry for a few hours.
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JackCrafty:
1. Adding temporary "shoulder" nocks to tips of bow.
2. Loop and 4 strands of poly twine (temporary bowstring).
3. Loop placed over upper tip.
4-6. Tying off lower end. There is a little slack in the string. The bow is not braced.
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