sinew backed osage shortbow?
Hi all, My plans are to make a 56" short bow that pulls 60#@28". My questions are:1.)Should I use back or leg sinew?2.)How much sinew do I need? 1 coarse? 2,3 coarses?3.)Should I go 1 inch wide or 1...
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1. Either will work fine2. You want a good thick layer. I'd do at least 2 and string the bow into reflex whislt applying the sinew.3. I'd start at 1 3/8" if bend through the handle and first rate...
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sounds like a reallyl fun bow.. let us know how it turns out..www.ezboard.com/images/em.../happy.gif
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p081.ezboard.com/fpaleoplanet69529frm50.showMessage?topicID=419.topicHere is a link to the sinew backed pecan build-along I did at a paleo gathering with TIm Baker.This should help.
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I don't know about osage. But I make bows with you data and only put rawhide on back. 1 1/4 is fine, 56" is fine, handle don't need to bend.So if you don't need sinew, dont use it. If you need put it...
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Leg sinew is good and I would go with at least 3 courses. 1 1/4" wide is also good, the extra width will add a bit more stability. Thickness is determined by several factors. You could go shorter but...
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What Marc said-I wouldn't go under 1 1/4" wide, I would make it wider than that myself, I've popped a couple of those narrow sinewed shorties, so the sinew won't make it completely indestructable. One...
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