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Offline BrokenArrow

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Sinew Backing Osage Question
« on: January 26, 2015, 04:09:49 pm »
I am getting close to sinew backing an osage orange 45 inch re-curved bow that has one thick growth ring as its back.
Should I score the ring first or just put the sinew on the smooth ring surface?

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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Sinew Backing Osage Question
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2015, 04:12:07 pm »
I hit mine with 60 grit lightly. I don't degrease the back either. I use quality homemade hide glue.
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Sinew Backing Osage Question
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2015, 05:09:45 pm »
I think degreasing the back is a good idea,,, even when putting rawhide
as far as scoring the back,, I have always done that with positive results,,,, but have read it might no be necessary,,, :)
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Offline IndianGuy

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Re: Sinew Backing Osage Question
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2015, 05:11:17 pm »
Yes take an awl and score the back with a cross hatch pattern, then before applying sinew run a layer of hide glue over the scoring this will fill in the grooves and give you a layer that will help adhere your hide glue soaked sinew to the bows back.
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