First of all I am very new to the computer, I am still learning, please be patient. I guess the only way to get back to you all is by starting a new topic, correct me if I am wrong. Thank you very much for your input. I have attached several picture's. In the picture of all five bows, first bow made to last bow made are left to right. All bows are 1 1/2" wide. Left to right first bow is 58# - 64", second bow 50# - 64", third bow 49# - 62", fourth bow 55# - 64" and fifth bow 60# - 64" and that one is a take down. All lengths n to n and weights at 28" draw. The log had a bend in it, I thought I would get some staves that were reflexed off one side so I started with the staves that had string follow in it. Cast on bows progressively got better 1-5. You may notice some wrapping on bows 4 & 5 that is because of cracks and bug holes that go through the limb back to belly. The staves got straighter as a split around the log to the reflex side, which I believe was on the ground because that side was rotten. I was able to get some 36" billets out of it and made bow #5, the take down. One billet was straight, the other had a bend or dog leg as you can see in the photo. Wood seemed to be dry throughout and I dried it next to a wood stove in the house. All bows have 100 plus shots since finished. So hopefully this info. will help give you a better idea. Thanks
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