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Offline Flyboy718

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Deer Sinew for backing?
« on: October 13, 2011, 03:54:00 PM »
I just took off two 20" by 1" wide pieces of sinew from backstraps of the deer I killed the other day.  I scraped all the meat off of them and placed in the fridge...can this be used to back a bow with?  And if so, what do I need to do to keep it in good shape until ready to use?
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Re: Deer Sinew for backing?
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2011, 04:17:00 PM »
Let them dry out.
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Re: Deer Sinew for backing?
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2011, 05:22:00 PM »
As stated let them dry out. Then keep them away from pets etc. I like to store mine in the freezer after drying. You'll need a lot more for a bow backing.
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Offline Flyboy718

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Re: Deer Sinew for backing?
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2011, 10:02:00 AM »
How much would you need for say a 64" bow?  Just one layer the length of the bow overlapping each piece a bit or would you need more than one layer?
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Re: Deer Sinew for backing?
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2011, 10:29:00 AM »
I just lost two nice pieces to our mutt............................not happy. You will need no less than 3-4 for one layer.

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Re: Deer Sinew for backing?
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2011, 01:18:00 PM »
Also I assume you have done some searches on sinewing. You don't use the back sinew whole, You pull it apart and make threads. Then it goes back together on the bow in a overlapping pattern. Usually a second layer is added after the first is dry. Gaps and irregular coverage can be filled in with a mixture of sawdust and TB3 glue to get a smooth surface.
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