Sinew Sepiration am I stupid

[DV of WI]

I maybe an idiot(My wife would concur), but I was putting a layer of sinew on the side of a bow today and had an extra bunch of sinew that was not needed. I always have trouble seperating deer leg sinew to what I would consider fine enough and decided to seperate after it was soaked and it came apart great. I can get it to seperate without tearing off the side and to individual strands smaller. Seemed to work great.

[Pat B]

I have heard of people separating sinew wet but have never tried it.

[talkingcabbage]

just a side question for you two, but how much sinew does it take for a bow?  like, how many pieces?  I have four strips in the garage now, but I'm pretty sure that's not enough.  (not trying to hijack your thread, just curious)

[Pat B]

Depending on how much you want to add to the draw weight. 4 leg sinews will give you one layer and will add protection but not much extra draw weight.