John...love your discussions on your channel. "You do you" is a great mantra. I've been doing the primitive/wood bow thing now for around 45 years, and watched how everything has evolved, from the limited books on the subject to the virtual plethora of info online these days - what I would have loved to have (current info treasure) in my earlier stages of evolution as a bowyer. Having done both the hide glue and titebond 3 on many backed bows, the differences are so small it's not worth the arguing about the two glues, except for the fact that titebond is so much easier to work with and I have to believe it has some advantages in changing climates. I learned the whole titebond thing from the late Ed Scott twenty-plus years ago when eveyone thought it was total taboo. I still teach a lot of youngsters and oldsters "how" to build bows and the journey -wherever it takes you - is always fun and exciting. There are no right or wrong ways to tackle the process if in the end it gets you to your goals as a bowyer and we all re-discover something about our human pasts and present in doing so.
@@classicbows I really appreciate your message. It also brings me back to what it was Luke to try to make working self bows before the internet and all the information out there now. Different times, my friend. Good times for primitive archery.
@@johnjriggsarchery2457 Yes...remember no mentors, just a few "so-so" books, and it took us - at least me - years to learn what now can be learned in such a short time! Good job on the channel...we are of the same age, and like a lot of the same stuff and I enjoy the banter. - Mark Baker
With you on using the hide glue and letting the bow dry for a loooong time. I do use tite bond three as a cover over the sinew once it's dried enough. It dries clear so you can see the sinew work, and since it's water proof great for damp, or wetish, weather; and due to its slight slippage it has enough flex to allow the bow to bend with little fear of damage on the back that you might otherwise get with another sealer.
Hello John; I left you a message the horse bow build #7 sinew wrap video. I am an old low tec Ex 1st Cav trooper from 70 & 71 . Now that'll age me, Got to thinking ( as I also do sometimes do ). That if I want you to find it I better message you on the newest video. I tried to email from my phone & Windstream told me your email was not valid. so, that door got closed. I need to find out how to. buy on of your horse bow kits & a paddle bow for me to finish & try painting like you do.
@@joygrubb7463 I betcha ya forgot the j in my middle name. johnjriggsarchery@gmail.com. I finally as of this morning have Wi-Fi in the house. Having an actual website will make things so much better.
What type of Sinew and from what animal is ideal for bow making? Where should I get premade sinew and if I wanted to beat my own into usable fibers where would I go to get those. Is the rear leg tendon a good choise.
@@jkhippie5929 I personally like white tail leg tendon sinew. Elk is good; it's longer but I rarely use it for any other reason than habit. I've tried cow but it's greasy and kind of horrible. I usually buy mine from Pine Hollow Longbows in the 10 packs because of Mike's consistent quality though you can find it on ebay. If you can find it on ebay with free shipping it would be worth a try.
John...love your discussions on your channel. "You do you" is a great mantra. I've been doing the primitive/wood bow thing now for around 45 years, and watched how everything has evolved, from the limited books on the subject to the virtual plethora of info online these days - what I would have loved to have (current info treasure) in my earlier stages of evolution as a bowyer. Having done both the hide glue and titebond 3 on many backed bows, the differences are so small it's not worth the arguing about the two glues, except for the fact that titebond is so much easier to work with and I have to believe it has some advantages in changing climates. I learned the whole titebond thing from the late Ed Scott twenty-plus years ago when eveyone thought it was total taboo. I still teach a lot of youngsters and oldsters "how" to build bows and the journey -wherever it takes you - is always fun and exciting. There are no right or wrong ways to tackle the process if in the end it gets you to your goals as a bowyer and we all re-discover something about our human pasts and present in doing so.
@@classicbows I really appreciate your message. It also brings me back to what it was Luke to try to make working self bows before the internet and all the information out there now. Different times, my friend. Good times for primitive archery.
@@johnjriggsarchery2457 Yes...remember no mentors, just a few "so-so" books, and it took us - at least me - years to learn what now can be learned in such a short time! Good job on the channel...we are of the same age, and like a lot of the same stuff and I enjoy the banter. - Mark Baker
Love that youre doing another bow series. I need to catch up on all these vids. Busy season at work
@@jg0943 life would be so much more enjoyable without that work thing getting in the way.
With you on using the hide glue and letting the bow dry for a loooong time. I do use tite bond three as a cover over the sinew once it's dried enough. It dries clear so you can see the sinew work, and since it's water proof great for damp, or wetish, weather; and due to its slight slippage it has enough flex to allow the bow to bend with little fear of damage on the back that you might otherwise get with another sealer.
@@estelpereira5011 Wow, I never thought of using TB 3 as a finish! Tremendous idea. Thank you!
@@johnjriggsarchery2457 it works well. You're welcome. I use it only on the sinew not the wood. But, you probably figured it out, LOL.
@@estelpereira6663 Yep, I figured but it helps to mention it.
Hello John; I left you a message the horse bow build #7 sinew wrap video. I am an old low tec Ex 1st Cav trooper from 70 & 71 . Now that'll age me, Got to thinking ( as I also do sometimes do ). That if I want you to find it I better message you on the newest video. I tried to email from my phone & Windstream told me your email was not valid. so, that door got closed. I need to find out how to. buy on of your horse bow kits & a paddle bow for me to finish & try painting like you do.
@@joygrubb7463 I betcha ya forgot the j in my middle name. johnjriggsarchery@gmail.com. I finally as of this morning have Wi-Fi in the house. Having an actual website will make things so much better.
What type of Sinew and from what animal is ideal for bow making? Where should I get premade sinew and if I wanted to beat my own into usable fibers where would I go to get those. Is the rear leg tendon a good choise.
@@jkhippie5929 I personally like white tail leg tendon sinew. Elk is good; it's longer but I rarely use it for any other reason than habit. I've tried cow but it's greasy and kind of horrible. I usually buy mine from Pine Hollow Longbows in the 10 packs because of Mike's consistent quality though you can find it on ebay. If you can find it on ebay with free shipping it would be worth a try.