ERC/Sinew bow dimensions??

[Flinttim]

I've made many bows over the years, from hedge to sassafras and including a couple hickory backed cedars. The cedars left me wanting to try sinew on one someday. Well I have a nice smooth tree spied out on the farm. So I plan to cut it this Winter and get it to drying. Anyway I found an article in an old TBM (couple years ago maybe) about juniper and sinew . I like the looks of that bow- shorter and wider. Anyone with cedar/sinew experience that can throw in some generic dimensions to get one started, please toss them out. I'll be looking for a 50-55 # bow at 28". Shorter is better but not so short as to be a compromise of practibility.

[Diamondback59]

hey buddy  im intreasted in this also haha but to be honest i  hadnt thought to sinew    on erc ,,  i  have some staves dryin   that i want  to try  is leaving the sap on  sort  of like i do my yew  bows    but the sinew sounds like a good idea  ill be watchin  this   thanks  brock

[Pat B]

Tim, this should make for a great bow combo. I have an ERC bow cut out and shaped but haven't added the sinew yet. Mine is about 49" long and relatively narrow. This is going to be an experiment to see just how well it will work. My blank is half sapwood and half heart wood. I have been told that the sinew will separate the two as it cures but I don't believe that.
  When I get around to adding the sinew I will keep ya'll posted...but don't hold your breath because I don't know when.
   Juniper is perfect for sinew from what I have read. Looking forward to your progress.    Pat

[Flinttim]

Well you guys are gonna beat me there so I'll watch your progress. Mine is still standing in the woods. LOL.