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Offline petew

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When to sand sinew
« on: March 20, 2012, 11:34:24 am »
I sinewed a little bow that was pitiful light weight a couple weeks ago. How long before I can clean it up and make the back smooth?
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Re: When to sand sinew
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2012, 11:40:16 am »
Where do you live?  What has the weather been like the last few weeks? What type of glue did you use? Was the bow in a dry room or a damp basement shop?
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Re: When to sand sinew
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2012, 01:44:03 am »
I am near Edmonton Alberta. It has been mild and some melting, but not very much humidity. Still lots of snow. I used Hide glue, and hung the bow in the spare room 4 feet above the furnace register.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: When to sand sinew
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2012, 03:43:41 am »
A couple of weeks should be sufficient.
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Re: When to sand sinew
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2012, 05:32:30 am »
As long as it feels hard with no spring to it you should be fine.
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