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Offline Prarie Bowyer

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How much sinew is enough for a sinew backed bow?
« on: June 30, 2014, 11:34:56 am »
Title pretty much says it.  How much in terms of dried leg tendons do I need to sinew back a bow?
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: How much sinew is enough for a sinew backed bow?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2014, 11:40:28 am »
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Offline tipi stuff

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Re: How much sinew is enough for a sinew backed bow?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2014, 11:46:26 am »
What is the bow length, width, and how thick do you want the sinew? Deer, elk or bison sinew? I used to back a lot of bows. Mine were almost all short bows (46 - 50 inches), and I used elk legs. I usually used 10 - 15 pieces.    Curtis
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Re: How much sinew is enough for a sinew backed bow?
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2014, 12:20:47 pm »
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Re: How much sinew is enough for a sinew backed bow?
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2014, 02:13:02 pm »
60 grams
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