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Offline Pat B

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Re: Leg or Back Sinew?
« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2011, 12:40:19 pm »
I've only made a few sinew backed bow so take this for what its worth...I found on my latest bow that the back sinew gives me a smoother, cleaner backing than leg sinews. Like I said earlier I used both on this bow and IMO there is no comparison.   As for performance I can't comment. Not enough experience with sinew backings.
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Leg or Back Sinew?
« Reply #16 on: December 10, 2011, 12:50:02 pm »
I use leg sinew for bow backs and back sinew for hafting points and wrapping feathers.   I always cover sinew on bow backs with another backing to weather protect it, so I have some leeway as to how it looks.  I don't comb it for the same reason...well that and I'm really lazy. :D

George
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