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Offline frankg

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Using deer leg sinew question
« on: October 07, 2011, 10:02:49 pm »
  When using deer leg sinew for backing limbs how many lengths from the legs are typically needed for say a 60" bow with 1-1/2" to 2" wide limbs at widest like a Modoc style ?
     
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Using deer leg sinew question
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2011, 10:31:03 pm »
I never counted? I have used leg tendons twice and never even payed attention how many I used. If you have access to back sinew, try that one time. Its heaven on a bun with those long pieces! And it breaks apart so much easier. You would need about 5 back strips to cover your bow twice. 
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Offline frankg

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Re: Using deer leg sinew question
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2011, 03:05:03 pm »
Hmmmmmmm , guess I'll be waiting a few years :) Been a skinny season so far , havent heard of many deer harvested so far .

Any good sources for buying sinew ?
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Using deer leg sinew question
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2011, 10:53:29 pm »
Check the classified ads in Primitive Archer Magazine.  Michael Foltmer out of Colorado has some great stuff like that at some of the best prices I've seen.  Besides, he is a steady supporter of the magazine with his ad.
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Offline frankg

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Re: Using deer leg sinew question
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2011, 11:05:22 pm »
I will JW , guess Ill have to subscribe to mag :) Thanks .
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Using deer leg sinew question
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2011, 11:09:00 pm »
Quote from: frankg on October 08, 2011, 11:05:22 pm
I will JW , guess Ill have to subscribe to mag :) Thanks .

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Offline frankg

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Re: Using deer leg sinew question
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2011, 01:15:47 am »
If its anything like this site it'll be a keeper for sure !! :D
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Re: Using deer leg sinew question
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2011, 11:00:25 am »
Post an ad in the Trading Post and you will end up with more offers than you need!
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