Here are a few of mine. The one on the far left was my second successful shooter that passed the 100 arrow test but it was only about 18lbs (but still wicked fast) so it now has 2 layers of sinew (my first sinewed bow) and I plan on adding a final thick strip right down the middle and give it a tiller touch-up. Right now it is about 30lbs@21" 43"ntn (full draw on the tree). The second from left is 50" ntn and 35lbs@24". It is 1" wide from the grip to mid limb the tapering to 3/8" nocks. Heat treated and also wicked fast (don't have a chrono so I can't give you a number just makes a good tthhhwack at 20 yds).
The 3rd from left is a character stave I've had to 35lbs@24" but developed a compression fracture I'll have to patch before I do any more to it or pull it further. Shot it a bunch even with the fracture and it hasn't gotten any worse. This stuff is tough and extremely hard to break and if you do break it (I am real good at breakin stuff), it doesn't explode with a bang like some woods just kind of crushes over and shreds on the backside.
The 4th from left is 60" tip to tip. 1 3/4" wide at the fade tapering to 1/2" at the tip. It's just now starting the tillering process. Very stiff and springy. Hope to get 45 to 50 lbs@28"
5th from left is 58" and is also very stiff and springy. Hoping I can get at least 50lbs from that one as well. Will be trickier to tiller since it has what I calling a knee on the lower limb. I decided if it makes it, Knee will be it's name.
3rd from right is 1" wide and 5/8" thick at center limb and I can't even bend it yet at floor tiller.
The one on the far right is 2 1/2" wide. It started out as a fairly straight piece, completely seasoned, and after roughing it out to that shape it took on a crazy amount of reflex. Just about every piece I've worked with has taken on reflex after roughing out so a word of advice: seal the ends after harvest and leave the bark on and don't rough it out until it has seasoned a month or two or it will completely bend around on itself like a crab bow. I've seen it happen. It gives up moisture really fast and will pull it self apart in little checks if the bark is removed too early.
