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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Flinttim on January 10, 2009, 09:22:00 AM
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I've made many bows over the years, from hedge to sassafras and including a couple hickory backed cedars. The cedars left me wanting to try sinew on one someday. Well I have a nice smooth tree spied out on the farm. So I plan to cut it this Winter and get it to drying. Anyway I found an article in an old TBM (couple years ago maybe) about juniper and sinew . I like the looks of that bow- shorter and wider. Anyone with cedar/sinew experience that can throw in some generic dimensions to get one started, please toss them out. I'll be looking for a 50-55 # bow at 28". Shorter is better but not so short as to be a compromise of practibility.
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hey buddy im intreasted in this also haha but to be honest i hadnt thought to sinew on erc ,, i have some staves dryin that i want to try is leaving the sap on sort of like i do my yew bows but the sinew sounds like a good idea ill be watchin this thanks brock
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Tim, this should make for a great bow combo. I have an ERC bow cut out and shaped but haven't added the sinew yet. Mine is about 49" long and relatively narrow. This is going to be an experiment to see just how well it will work. My blank is half sapwood and half heart wood. I have been told that the sinew will separate the two as it cures but I don't believe that.
When I get around to adding the sinew I will keep ya'll posted...but don't hold your breath because I don't know when.
Juniper is perfect for sinew from what I have read. Looking forward to your progress. Pat
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Well you guys are gonna beat me there so I'll watch your progress. Mine is still standing in the woods. LOL.