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Title: Ostrich sinew..
Post by: Auzoutdoor on July 12, 2011, 07:55:00 AM

Hi guys I hope some of the bowyers over there might be able to help me.Do you ever use the leg sinew from ostrich as bow backing? We have a bird here in Oz called an Emu that is very similiar to your bird and would like to try them for some bow backing.Thanks in advance..
Cheers KIM

Title: Re: Ostrich sinew..
Post by: Pat B on July 12, 2011, 09:49:00 AM

I have not used ostrich but have successfully used emu leg sinew for bow backing.

Title: Re: Ostrich sinew..
Post by: Zradix on July 12, 2011, 10:52:00 AM

Neat to have found your answer so soon!
Never really though about sinew from other animals.
Lots of possibilities come to mind.....

Title: Re: Ostrich sinew..
Post by: AZStickman on July 12, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

It works well!.... Terry

Title: Re: Ostrich sinew..
Post by: Ted Fry on July 12, 2011, 10:58:00 PM

I have used Ostrich and Emu with good luck on both.
I love the long ostrich for wrapping points with sinew as well as tying on feathers, good stuff mate.

Title: Re: Ostrich sinew..
Post by: Auzoutdoor on July 13, 2011, 04:24:00 AM

Thanks heaps guys I knew I could count on ya. :)
I will give the farm a call tomorrow and see if I can get some.
Cheers KIM

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