bow centerline question

[dinorocks]

I am getting started on a couple slightly snaky and twisted hop hornbeam selfbows.  The bow backs will be sapwood (the bark came off real nice after I cut the tree).  While tracing out my bow design on the back of the bow, should I draw my centerline following the grain or keep it straight?

Thanks,
Dino

Thanks

[DVSHUNTER]

Follow the grain... Always. Then heat the bow if the tips dont aline with the handle.

[Pat B]

Follow the grain...Always!