I've been processing deer leg sinew and have it separated into different lengths.
When I go to apply it to my bow how many strands should be in each bundle?
As many as you feel comfortable with and can lay them down smoothly. For me it was a learning experience as I went along. I have only made a few sinew backed bows!
When you begin to back a bow with the sinew have a bowl of warm water and a damp towel handy. Makes things lots easier if you can work without sticky hands.
I like my bundles to be just about the size of a pencil.
Dan
I just put the whole pile in a bowl of warm water and pull a few strands out at a time. Sticky hands and dry sinew make the job funnier for the standers-by but not for the one doing the work :)
if you want to see how the PROS work sinew, go to youtube and search "korean horn bow". Do yourself a favour and see how it's done right.