Hey guys, thanks for the help!
onemississipp I really like your site there, thanks for the link.
Pat, the stave is approx 2.5" wide by 2.25" tall and 85.5" long. My other staves are around the same dimensions (some are still considerably bigger). I shaved a little off the sides and belly since I posted that first pic, below is what it looks like now. Those small pits on the end are from me.
John, my draw length is 28" and I am not really picky about the draw weight right now. Anything over 45lbs would suite me just fine.
![](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o194/cylehuck/IMG_4817.jpg)
After I cleaned it up a bit I noticed this knot smack dab in the middle. This might be a stupid question, but can a knot like that be worked into the handle and still maintain structural integrity? I have plenty of access to more wood so if you guys think I should scrap this one I won't even bother with it.
![](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o194/cylehuck/IMG_4818.jpg)