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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: petew on March 20, 2012, 11:34:24 am

Title: When to sand sinew
Post by: petew 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?
 Pete

Title: Re: When to sand sinew
Post by: PEARL DRUMS 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?

Title: Re: When to sand sinew
Post by: petew 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.

Title: Re: When to sand sinew
Post by: Gordon on March 21, 2012, 03:43:41 am

A couple of weeks should be sufficient.

Title: Re: When to sand sinew
Post by: mikekeswick on March 21, 2012, 05:32:30 am

As long as it feels hard with no spring to it you should be fine.