Hide Glue?

[Wyostikbo]

I have a buddy that wants to sinew back a bow tomorrow. He has the sinew but no hide glue. I have about 1/4 of a sandwich bag which I don't think will be enough. I remeber reading that you could use plain gellatin from the grocery store.
Anybody have experience with this?
Thanks,
Brent

[Pat B]

Yes. Knox unflavored gelatin. It is hide glue!

[Wyostikbo]

Thanks Pat. You are a wealth of knowledge. I sure appreciate you hanging around the site.
Brent

[Pat B]

Brent, I get as much out of this site as anyone. I love all aspects of archery and like to share with others that feel the same. I got where I am with the help of others!

[Wyostikbo]

It does make you feel good doesn't it. My buddy has never sinewed a bow before. I can't wait to show him how. I learned how to make a selfbow over the computer with instructions and pictures from Gene Winter in Iowa. He's a very patient man.
Thanks again.
Brent

[Roy Steele]

My first 2 bows were sinewed with hide glue.Not a good way to start,but it did work out ok.This the only time I've used hide glue.But I read and heard of people useing gellation before.

[va]

Wyo - PatB is absolutely right.  Knox or whatever unflavored gelatin.  It is cheap and works great.

I have done a few sinewed bows right in the kitchen and my wife didn't skin me alive.  I pre-soaked the sinew in warm/hot water but others may have better advice.

enjoy the journey

va

[Leo L.]

Good info! Thanks guys.  I'm going to go look for some tonight.