Tater -
The woven glass is because it is a cc/cv limb design. The back of the bow is actually curved as a bamboo cane with the nodes still visible. David uses the woven glass and lays it to fit the curvature of the bamboo. On other bows, the bamboo is ground flat so they can use flat over the counter glass such as Gordon or Bowtuff (sp). A much easier and quicker build. I'll get some more pics up later for you.
ron w -
To quote David Miller, "The Expedition is a concave-convex bamboo and glass longbow, a true copy of Howard's personal Longbows. No arrow plate was used on Howard's personal bows, so to be more in keeping with old time archery, your bow has no side plate."
Danny