Putting tip overlays on Osage.

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Ive been pondering doing some tip overlays on a few bows in the future.

 One method i think will look great is to do the leather soaked in CA in layers of differnt color leather.

 Another method I've considered and have a question about and I think I already know the answer but want some input on is....

 Can I bevel the back at the tips on an osage self bow or BBO to create a flat gluing surface or will this compromise the strength of the bow at the tips since I would be violating the ring or boo at the tips? I would be putting on a block overlay and shaping.
 
 Is this a no no or a go go?
 
 I know I ca place sand paper over the tip and sand the overlay to fit but would it be okay to do it the other way?
Kris

[Pat B]

Kris, I flatten the area where the overlay goes and match the two gluing surfaces. Generally the tips are stiff and the likelihood of it lifting a splinter are slim. Try to keep the end of the overlay over the ground area on the back of the bow. I generally feather that end of the overlay beforehand to keep from messing up the bows back while shaping the tips and overlays later.

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Thanks Pat,
 that opens alot of options for making one purty.