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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: stuckinthemud on September 04, 2018, 05:51:07 am

Title: covering sinew with birch bark
Post by: stuckinthemud on September 04, 2018, 05:51:07 am

I am about to tiller a yew/sinew short bow.  I messed up the sinewing process and the sinew is wrinkly. I want to cover the sinew with birch bark and I have a number of questions.  First off, do  I need to smooth off the sinew and should I do this before I tiller - I am guessing its a yes to both those questions. Once the bow is tillered, how do I go about covering it - any good build-alongs on PA or on tinternet ?
Thanks in advance,
Andrew

Title: Re: covering sinew with birch bark
Post by: PatM on September 04, 2018, 07:27:48 am

Yes, you need to smooth it out.  Applying birchbark is just like any other soft backing material.    Don't overthink it.

Title: Re: covering sinew with birch bark
Post by: Pat B on September 04, 2018, 08:15:08 am

Did you use hide glue for the sinew? If so I would use hide for the birch bark. TB would work well too but hide glue has "suck" that helps to bring the bark covering down on the sinew. I'd also use a very thin layer of bark with the inside(tan) out.