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Offline hillbilly61

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Artificial Sinew
« on: February 11, 2010, 09:34:54 pm »
 Can you get this at Hobby Lobby, or someplace of this type? Sorry for all the questions and I know I need to get a BB, but till I get that you guys are great.
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Offline Scowler

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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2010, 10:00:48 pm »
Tandy Leather, 3 Rivers Archery, Kustom King, and Crazy Crow sells artificial sinew.
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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2010, 10:39:04 pm »
I have also sen it at several different craft stores.
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Offline DBX

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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2010, 02:04:10 am »
Yes, you can get it at Hobby Lobby.  They also have other neat stuff for us primitives.  But its not all in one place; you will need to look around.
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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2010, 12:00:26 pm »
yeah, you can find the fine stuff too. i got some off ebay that is already split.
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Offline Swamp Bow

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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2010, 12:37:25 pm »
I'd price compare the stuff from hobby/craft shops, a local one wanted over $20 for a 1/4# spool.  I just bought one for $6 at a rendezvous, average price there was $7-$8.  Not that I wouldn't pay $20 if that was the going rate or I need it yesterday, I just can't stand to throw money out the window like that.  See if there is a local saddle/leather shop etc. that has reasonable prices.

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Offline aero86

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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2010, 01:21:50 pm »
try ebay.  i saw a 1 lb spool for like 11 plus shipping.  it was i think they said 4800 meters.  more than enough, especially if split..
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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2010, 06:59:14 pm »
Picked some up yesterday at Hobby Lobby. Just the small spool though. The 1/4 pound was fourteen dollars.
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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2010, 09:08:28 pm »
Are you making Strings from this Stuff?? If so...how do you know how many Strands to use...I have never seen a Weight rating on the Stuff....
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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2010, 11:34:28 pm »
El D -
3 Rs list it by poundage. Not sure how accurate it is though. (15, 30, & 70#)
http://www.3riversarchery.com/Primitives+Leather+Working_c13_s259_p0_thumb.html
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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2010, 02:11:10 am »
Thanks for the Information...might have to try one from this...does anyone have any experience with this as a Bow String...How does it compare to B50?
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Offline riarcher

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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2010, 04:15:50 am »
One guy I spoke with had one on his selfbow. Said it shot a little harsher than the B50 he was used to. But not bad at all.
He seemed to like it. (Looked good) I''m pretty sure he short served with it too. (Flemish)
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Offline aero86

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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2010, 12:35:12 pm »
ive got one on my 40lb bow.  works pretty good.  had to go back and wrap the nock area.  was a bit concerned it might start to fray.  but other than that, decent stuff.
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2010, 12:38:02 pm »
I've made a few strings from it, way too stretchy imo.
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Offline riarcher

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Re: Artificial Sinew
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2010, 12:40:37 pm »
Quote from: aero86 on February 15, 2010, 12:35:12 pm
ive got one on my 40lb bow.  works pretty good.  had to go back and wrap the nock area.  was a bit concerned it might start to fray.  but other than that, decent stuff.

Tell me more!
How many strands (how did you figure amount)?
Flem / endless?
Which material?
Served?
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