Where should I order sinew and glue in the U.S?

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Evan PainterTue Sep 11, 2007 7:07 pm

Does anyone know of a good place(s) to get sinew for backing a bow, and glue for gluing it all together (core to horn and sinew to core)? I plan on using hide glue, though if I could find fish glue for a good price that would nice.

Thanks,
Evan

Steven S.Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:18 pm

I purchased my sinew from 3 Rivers Archery. I got both back and leg sinew.
I haven't made my bow yet though, so I'm not sure how it will turn out.

Matt PrickettWed Sep 12, 2007 2:13 am

3Rivers also sells hide glue in a bottle, But you can just make your own fish bladder glue, I just made some from carp.

Evan PainterThu Sep 13, 2007 6:05 pm

Thanks for the info

~Evan

Stephen SelbyFri Sep 14, 2007 6:42 am

Matt Prickett wrote:
3Rivers also sells hide glue in a bottle, But you can just make your own fish bladder glue, I just made some from carp.

I guess that all fish bladders can make glue. But there's glue and glue. In Asia, it is accepted that some fish species can be used for good glue and others not.

Before committing to a bow, I suggest you try your carp glue on a sacrificial assembly to see how well it works. We'd all like to know the results. Especially those with goldfish ponds in their yards :)