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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Aaron H on June 11, 2015, 10:24:40 pm

Title: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: Aaron H on June 11, 2015, 10:24:40 pm

Do you guys normally seal your sinew when wrapping fletchings and hafting points to your arrow shafts? 

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: Trapper Rob on June 11, 2015, 10:47:36 pm

I use pitch varnish to seal mine the last one I didn't & it started to UN wrap at the nock after a few shots.

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: Pat B on June 11, 2015, 11:51:47 pm

I use pitch varnish also. I have used TBIII, Duco cement and super glue. All worked well.

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: Aaron H on June 12, 2015, 07:50:08 am

I have used super glue in the past, I just don't like the glossy appearance it gives it.

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: Pappy on June 12, 2015, 08:46:39 am

I use Tru oil or most of the time TB3.  :)
  Pappy

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: Ed Brooks on June 12, 2015, 11:07:03 am

I pull the end under the wrap before it pull tight cut it off and leave it. no sealer on the sinew. Ed

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: RBLusthaus on June 12, 2015, 12:04:33 pm

I use cheap clear nail polish.  Brush in the jar. 

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: wizardgoat on June 12, 2015, 05:34:58 pm

I've been using slightly watered down TB3 painted on with a brush

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: PeteC on June 14, 2015, 07:03:35 pm

I use TB3 as well,applied with a damp brush.3 coats,let cure,then wet sand.apply glue,(and sand), until it it a perfectly smooth transition between head,sinew,and arrow. Sinew is waterproofed,and excellent arrow penetration. MHO  God bless

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: Aaron H on June 14, 2015, 07:25:41 pm

I tried using tb3 and I prefer it over the super glue, it has less of a glossy sheen.  Thanks everyone

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: nclonghunter on June 19, 2015, 09:33:22 pm

Last ones I made the sinew strips were put in some warm hide glue before wrapping. Once wrapped and set I smeared just hide glue around the outside and it was a good protection. Heat and water will soften the hide glue, not certain how long it would take with only water.

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: mullet on June 19, 2015, 10:35:15 pm

I soak my sinew in a bowl of watered down TB3.

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: chamookman on June 20, 2015, 04:21:19 am

For Arra wrapping, I'd always just chew the piece of Sinew for a minute before wrapping. TB lll was used to seal. Bob

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: JEB on July 02, 2015, 07:08:07 am

I use  epoxy.  I take my finger and tamp the glued area a few times and it dulls the glossy finish.

Title: Re: sealing sinew on arrows?
Post by: beartail on July 08, 2015, 08:05:55 am

hay mullet! I do the same thing.i soak mine in waterproof glue then wrap.