just got done talkin with stiks-n-strings on the phone. im in. a selfbow for a selfbow. im building an osage bow about 45- 50#@ 28" draw. i would like to reseave something in the same draw weight. it doesnt matter if its hickory , ash, red elm , hackberry,hop hornbeam, mulberry, or vinemaple, or osage. backed or unbacked. i love selfbows. i hope the recipient of the bow i build will be proud. ruddy