Merf,You are a lucky man to call Chris a friend.Chris waited a long time to get the actionwood. It seems they only produce it when they get a large order or a certain time of year!!?? He asked me if I wanted the standard cut for the veneers or if he should try an edge grain cut. As you can see I told him edge grain. Boy am I happy with the way it came out.Thanks Mark, this is the shortest Chris makes I believe. 62,64,and a 66".My pictures don't do the bow justice. Chris took much better pictures for his web site.www.lewishollowarchery.com