wow thanks for all the kind words guys I wasnt sure it would make a bow but gave it a try anyway,I went with advice in the bowyers bibles which said not to decrown but rather leave the crown as it is and make the belly flat so thats what I tried to do.I used dry heat to flip the tips(hot air gun over a round form) I smeared vegetable oil over it first to give it some protection.I also heat treated the belly too the bow is pretty fast shooting and also is very light in the hand too was surprised at the performance from a small diameter branch!!Thanks for the praise about the kitchen you should try cleaning it though especially after my wife has been cooking!!