''Juniperus communis'' sinew bow, 50'

[GlisGlis]

I used a saw to cut ''v'' shaped slot on the back of the bow, leaving very thin section at the bottom to use as a hinge.
Then I just put hide glue to the notch and squeezed the tips to an angle, using a form.
Then I wrapped it with sinew, later i shaped the tips a little thinner with a knife.

it would make me very anxious thinking at that wedge cut right at the tips while drawing the bow

I currently have some hazel shoots drying, I'm heat bending them once a day and leaving them in a bundle over night.

no need to use heat bend with hazel. just straighten by hand every other day untill ther're dry

[Mikkolaht]

It is surprisingly strong, the sinew and glue makes it strong.
Also the pressure is pretty much at the base of the curve, so it doesn't have leverage on it.

Ah, good to know, I'll proceed without heating them, thanks!

[maitus]

My first bow was also sinew backed juniper. You can check my firs post .

[Mikkolaht]

My first bow was also sinew backed juniper. You can check my firs post .

Damn that is a nice looking bow!
I'll be sure to use the heartwood next time if it produces bows like that

[maitus]

My first bow was also sinew backed juniper. You can check my firs post .

Damn that is a nice looking bow!
I'll be sure to use the heartwood next time if it produces bows like that

Hyvä ajatus ...!