COVID Sinew

[Knocker]

My wife usually practices social distancing whenever I process animal products, so I thought this would be a good time to thaw out some sinew, clean it up and dry it.  I've never done a sinew bow, but there is one in my near future.  I've been reading a bit about it and watching some videos.  Not having done this before, I don't really have a feel for how far the sinew will go, but I'm hoping I can try out a couple of bows with what I have.  Even though not as primitive, I'm thinking I want to go with a waterproof glue, and I also had some Sturgeon skins that I cleaned and dried that might end up on a bow if it survives the shoot-in.

Keith

[PEARL DRUMS]

You have enough sinew in that box for a few dozen bows. Looks like nice stuff.

[Knocker]

That is good to hear Pearly Drums.  I have a bow I started years ago that was coming in under weight.  Probably a good weight for me now though as I haven't shot in a while.  In your experience does the sinew add anything to draw weight?  Or just make the bow less likely to break?  I am thinking of giving it a try for my first sinew - maybe about three layers - and having an idea of how far the supply might go helps.  After that, I may consider a California style wide short bow to sinew.  The next step I guess is to start pounding and shredding some of it.

Keith

[mullet]

Three layers of sinew will add some weight to your bow. As it gets older it will continue to gain weight.