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Offline WOODSLORE

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ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
« on: August 11, 2011, 04:44:46 pm »
Ok maybe not but its been bugerin me somethin awful.


 HOW MANY LEG/BACK SINEWS DOES IT TAKE TO BACK A PLAINS BOW??????????????

For just one layer on a 55" "gullwing" bow, how many tendons does it take?
 if you can help i would be most grateful
 thank you.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2011, 05:19:15 pm »
No less than 3 is my number.
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Offline JonW

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Re: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2011, 05:28:41 pm »
Not sure on the number, but an ounce does 2-3 layers for me.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2011, 07:00:37 pm »
More than you would think is my answer.  I always end up using more than I think I will.  Just as Pearly ;)
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: ONE OF LIFES BIGGEST MYSTERIES!!!
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2011, 01:29:10 am »
I would prep about 10 back sinews so I'd have plenty of extra.  I'm lazy and I use leg sinew to make the glue.   :D
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