sinew backing

[phil_des_bois]

Hi guys,

After being quite happy with laminated fiber glass bow building, here is my latest bow (64# @ 28" 54" T/D) :
   

     

I'm starting to work on wood and sinew, but after hide glueing the sinew, I have a slight delamination (less than 1"length, the opening is less than 1/32" and this not goes from one edge to the other of the limb).
     

Can I fix than by using very thin hide glue in the small space between the wood and the sinew, and adding a layer of sinew which will well cover that part?

Thanks
Phil

[John Scifres]

I have used superglue to reattach small areas where sinew has lifted.  Get some glue in there and the clamp it with a clamp that has a rubber piece to protect your work and conform to the shape.

[Art B]

Tite-bond glue is compatable with hide glue. And I've used the super glue as John prescribed also.-ART B

[phil_des_bois]

So you guys think that I'd better use a synthetic glue rather that hide glue ?
Thanks for your input.

[John Scifres]

I would.