bow wrap cordage?

[okiecountryboy]

I have seen some kind of cord wrap around many of the bows I have seen here. It is usually at the last 4-8" of the limbs.
What is it that you use? Is it for strengthening and or decoration. Either way, I like it...

Thanks

Ron

[jturner]

I think what you are referring to it the thread wraps to hold down and protect sinew at the ends of the bow.

[okiecountryboy]

This may be correct, but i believe that i read on a thread from el D that he did this because of some possible splintering.
 I ask because my first bow pulled at about 16" made some very slight cracking sounds. If so, what do you use to adhere the thread to bow
Help needed
Ron

[George Tsoukalas]

It does work for problem areas. You can use art. sinew, real sinew, B50, etc.  I set it in Duco or epoxy except for the real sinew where I use hide glue. Sometimes I'll glue on a strip of rabbit fur over it for a decoration. I'll glue on a strip of fur on the other limb in the same place. Makes it look like a decoration. Jawge

[okiecountryboy]

Jawge
Thanks a ton!
Ron