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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: snedeker on November 06, 2007, 12:24:42 pm

Title: sinew wrap strategy
Post by: snedeker on November 06, 2007, 12:24:42 pm

I want to use some deer back sinew to wrap and reinforce a bond while tillering at least.  I have stripped a bunch of it up and its oily to the touch.  I figure I will degrease it with some detergent and rinse it.  Would it work to wrap it on wet and glue with some Titebond Liquid Hide Glue?

Dave

Title: Re: sinew wrap strategy
Post by: Pat B on November 06, 2007, 01:17:30 pm

Dave That should work fine. I have never used TB hide glue but I have used TBIII to seal sinew. I wrap the sinew and let it dry, then add the glue over that to hold it down and seal from moisture.    Pat

Title: Re: sinew wrap strategy
Post by: Trapper on November 10, 2007, 10:08:01 pm

And another thing is too NEVER use the sinew DRY always soak it first. ALWAYS, the only thing I use sinew dry for is too make bowstrings. Just remamber too soak it and then you will have the limp sinew too work with. Much easier.   Trapper

Title: Re: sinew wrap strategy
Post by: M-P on November 11, 2007, 02:27:54 am

Hi, The times I've used sinew wraps I've just soaked and cleaned the sinew and then used as a wrap.  Glue is not necessary except to smooth out and protect the sinew after it is fully dry.  Tite bond II works well as protective coat.