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Offline Spotted Dog

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sinew bow question
« on: February 24, 2016, 09:37:52 am »
I posted months ago that I sinew backed a short juniper bow. I have worked it and let it set.
It has gained so much power. How do I reduce the draw on it ? Don't mean to sound dumb
with this question, but it is my first sinewed bow.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: sinew bow question
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2016, 09:39:59 am »
Tiller the belly like any other bow.
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Re: sinew bow question
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2016, 10:32:15 am »
That is what I thought, but wanted to be sure.  Thank you.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: sinew bow question
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2016, 11:18:34 am »
If that doesn't reduce the weight enough you could probably sand the back also but that would be the last resort. I guess you could narrow the bow also.
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Re: sinew bow question
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2016, 12:20:46 pm »
Good advice above.
Post some pics and let us see ...
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