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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: frankg on October 07, 2011, 10:02:49 pm

Title: Using deer leg sinew question
Post by: frankg on October 07, 2011, 10:02:49 pm

  When using deer leg sinew for backing limbs how many lengths from the legs are typically needed for say a 60" bow with 1-1/2" to 2" wide limbs at widest like a Modoc style ?
     

Title: Re: Using deer leg sinew question
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 07, 2011, 10:31:03 pm

I never counted? I have used leg tendons twice and never even payed attention how many I used. If you have access to back sinew, try that one time. Its heaven on a bun with those long pieces! And it breaks apart so much easier. You would need about 5 back strips to cover your bow twice. 

Title: Re: Using deer leg sinew question
Post by: frankg on October 08, 2011, 03:05:03 pm

Hmmmmmmm , guess I'll be waiting a few years :) Been a skinny season so far , havent heard of many deer harvested so far .

Any good sources for buying sinew ?

Title: Re: Using deer leg sinew question
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 08, 2011, 10:53:29 pm

Check the classified ads in Primitive Archer Magazine.  Michael Foltmer out of Colorado has some great stuff like that at some of the best prices I've seen.  Besides, he is a steady supporter of the magazine with his ad.

Title: Re: Using deer leg sinew question
Post by: frankg on October 08, 2011, 11:05:22 pm

I will JW , guess Ill have to subscribe to mag :) Thanks .

Title: Re: Using deer leg sinew question
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 08, 2011, 11:09:00 pm

Quote from: frankg on October 08, 2011, 11:05:22 pm

I will JW , guess Ill have to subscribe to mag :) Thanks .

Yup, I guess you better.  Trust me, it's worth it.*




*for all intents and purposes, this is and should be, the only time you trust me.

Title: Re: Using deer leg sinew question
Post by: frankg on October 09, 2011, 01:15:47 am

If its anything like this site it'll be a keeper for sure !! :D

Title: Re: Using deer leg sinew question
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 09, 2011, 11:00:25 am

Post an ad in the Trading Post and you will end up with more offers than you need!