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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BrokenArrow on January 26, 2015, 04:09:49 pm

Title: Sinew Backing Osage Question
Post by: BrokenArrow on January 26, 2015, 04:09:49 pm

I am getting close to sinew backing an osage orange 45 inch re-curved bow that has one thick growth ring as its back.
Should I score the ring first or just put the sinew on the smooth ring surface?

Thanks

Title: Re: Sinew Backing Osage Question
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 26, 2015, 04:12:07 pm

I hit mine with 60 grit lightly. I don't degrease the back either. I use quality homemade hide glue.

Title: Re: Sinew Backing Osage Question
Post by: bradsmith2010 on January 26, 2015, 05:09:45 pm

I think degreasing the back is a good idea,,, even when putting rawhide
as far as scoring the back,, I have always done that with positive results,,,, but have read it might no be necessary,,, :)

Title: Re: Sinew Backing Osage Question
Post by: IndianGuy on January 26, 2015, 05:11:17 pm

Yes take an awl and score the back with a cross hatch pattern, then before applying sinew run a layer of hide glue over the scoring this will fill in the grooves and give you a layer that will help adhere your hide glue soaked sinew to the bows back.
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