Well, since my first bow for the trade went all "crack", it is resting until some sinew comes my way.
Meantime, I started working this BBI that's been just sitting here, got it on short brace pulled to 18" @ desired weight:
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If my first one is unsalvageable, this will be my trade bow. Just a strip of maple in the handle, and some osage/ipe/maple tips.
No doubt this one will make **lbs @ **inches.