I am going to make my Brother a bow. He has hinted for an osage. Currently I am working on a self osage that will be 65" ntn. But my bro has, best guess, a 31" draw. This won't be a heavy bow as he is recuperating from rotator cuff surgery. Yet, I am concerned that this length bow may be over strained with that long of a draw. I am contemplating a couple things:
1. Keep if for myself!
2. Make him a hickory as I have plenty long enough to do the job well.
3. Sinew back or rawhide the osage for added protection.
For those with the experience, what would you do?
Thanks,
Christopher