Hide Glue?

Wyostikbo · April 04, 2009, 08:21:00 PM

I have a buddy that wants to sinew back a bow tomorrow. He has the sinew but no hide glue. I have about 1/4 of a sandwich bag which I don't think will be enough. I remeber reading that you could use plain gellatin from the grocery store.
Anybody have experience with this?
Thanks,
Brent

Pat B · April 04, 2009, 10:09:00 PM

Yes. Knox unflavored gelatin. It is hide glue!

Wyostikbo · April 04, 2009, 10:41:00 PM

Thanks Pat. You are a wealth of knowledge. I sure appreciate you hanging around the site.
Brent

Pat B · April 04, 2009, 11:33:00 PM

Brent, I get as much out of this site as anyone. I love all aspects of archery and like to share with others that feel the same. I got where I am with the help of others!

Wyostikbo · April 05, 2009, 12:19:00 AM

It does make you feel good doesn't it. My buddy has never sinewed a bow before. I can't wait to show him how. I learned how to make a selfbow over the computer with instructions and pictures from Gene Winter in Iowa. He's a very patient man.
Thanks again.
Brent

Roy Steele · April 06, 2009, 09:24:00 AM

My first 2 bows were sinewed with hide glue.Not a good way to start,but it did work out ok.This the only time I've used hide glue.But I read and heard of people useing gellation before.

va · April 06, 2009, 09:38:00 AM

Wyo - PatB is absolutely right. Knox or whatever unflavored gelatin. It is cheap and works great.

I have done a few sinewed bows right in the kitchen and my wife didn't skin me alive. I pre-soaked the sinew in warm/hot water but others may have better advice.

enjoy the journey

va

Leo L. · April 06, 2009, 10:51:00 AM

Good info! Thanks guys. I'm going to go look for some tonight.