how many leg sinews?

[LEGIONNAIRE]

So im getting ready to sinew back a couple of bows and I really cant recall how many leg sinews I used on my other bows. I remember using about 4 for a 55 inch bow. The bows im backing are 55 inches and they will be elk leg sinew about 8 inch long. I just needed an estimate on how many to process for each bow. Its been some time since I sinewed a bow and the last one I did I used cow and moose sinew. As I recall cow sinew is extremely fiberous I couldnt believe how much fiber I took from it, it was exellent. Anyway any imput is appreciated.

[El Destructo]

Cesar...it all depends on how many Layers you are planning on laying down...I would process 5-6 for each Bow...and this should be enough for two full Layers...and a 1/2 crowning Layer down the Center to give it a more rounded look...and more strength...JMO

[LEGIONNAIRE]

Thanks destructo. Yea i was hoping for only two layers thats how many I put on the other one. I dont like goig much thicker than that I dont think it addss that much more performance. But i would like to know how many layers do composite bow maker put in their bows?

thanks again Destructo

[james parker]

to me it depends on the  type of bow,also how far have you broke the sinew fibers down to..that plays into layers also

[Marc St Louis]

If you read this thread it will give you an idea of how many leg tendons you need and also an efficient method of using them

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,18701.msg261116.html#new

[LEGIONNAIRE]

I usually go down very thin when I split them. Thanks Marc ill take a look.