First what kind of sinew should be use for backing a osage selfbow:
Back Sinew
Leg Sinew
How much Hide glue should be used and how much Sinew.
Thanks!
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Either
I use Knox gelatin (get it at your grocery store), one or two packets is enough but keep extra handy in case ou run out.
Depends on how thick. 8 whitetail leg tendons will give you 2 layers which is a minimum to get it to really work.
I like the leg tendons on Elk, one because the are readilly available to me and two the are long enough to cover a bow quiclky and short enough to really pull some reflex into a bow..... Here's how I harvest and prepare my sinew... "Sinew Harvest and Prep" (http://bowyersworkshop.com/sinewharvest1.htm)
And here's how I apply sinew to the bow... "Sinew Backing a Bow" (http://bowyersworkshop.com/sinew.html) And here's a pic and some tips for applying a snakeskin (or Rawhide) Over your sinew Backing "Snakeskin over Sinew" (http://bowyersworkshop.com/snakesin.htm)
Good Luck and share some pics of your project..... Terry
where can I buy elk Sinew?