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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sonny on April 15, 2009, 06:56:25 pm

Title: sinew backing yew ??
Post by: sonny on April 15, 2009, 06:56:25 pm

Is it necessary to remove yew sapwood before sinew backing ??
I'm working on a 60something" flatbow,, have just flipped the tips a bit and considered backing it to maintain the current profile as well as protect the back.

 
 

Title: Re: sinew backing yew ??
Post by: bigcountry on April 15, 2009, 07:22:02 pm

I have read you should, but I know a friend in WA state who builds them all the time sinewed back no problems.

Title: Re: sinew backing yew ??
Post by: Blacktail on April 15, 2009, 09:03:32 pm

if i am right i think ishi had a bow with some sap wood on it and it was sinew back.john

Title: Re: sinew backing yew ??
Post by: Keenan on April 15, 2009, 09:12:27 pm

 No it will work fine, but if the tips are flipped real sharp you should wrap them at that point