Heres a maple backed ERC english longbow I just finished up

[Carson (CMB)]

That is sweet.  2" of reflex and I bet it is nice and light.  Should pull smooth and hit hard!

[Jodocus]

Even though you glued it up, I really like this one. Very good looking bow.

[Dan K]

Nailed the tiller!  Great job.  Tips are ridiculous beautiful bro.  Keep up the good work.  Oh yeah, i heard Ohio State is offering a class: mysteries of bow strings 101 

[toomanyknots]

  Oh yeah, i heard Ohio State is offering a class: mysteries of bow strings 101 

I wish, I'd take it,  .

[TimPotter]

That is simply drop dead gorgeous!!!!!!

[paoliguy]

Those tips are simply beautiful!

[coaster500]

Well done knots!!!

[ohma2]

nice bow knots, you did that wood proud.

[adb]

Very nicely done. Your tip transitions are perfect, and your tiller on ELBs is always excellent. I am with Del, however... I would round the back off much more if that bow was mine.

[sweeney3]

Fantastic ERC.  Isn't that great wood??  It's become my favorite.  Love it.

[mikekeswick]

Nice.
 

If you draw a series of parallel lines an 1/8th apart that follow the backs edges all the way to the tips where they converge it gives you a great aid when crowning a hickory backing. Obviously if you have any diviation from straight with the crown you can get a bit of twist showing up. When you try it crown the back more than you think is right - it looks really good on elbs.

[Badger]

  Mike, could you explain that, I am just starting on an Elb and that sounds interesting. Not sure if I am understanding it right?

[PEARL DRUMS]

Nice bow knots, nice bow.

[adb]

Nice.
 

If you draw a series of parallel lines an 1/8th apart that follow the backs edges all the way to the tips where they converge it gives you a great aid when crowning a hickory backing. Obviously if you have any diviation from straight with the crown you can get a bit of twist showing up. When you try it crown the back more than you think is right - it looks really good on elbs.

I simply use a compass and draw a facet line on the back edge, usually about 1/8" to 1/4" depending on how round I want it. I knock the square edge off down to the facet line, and then sand it round.

[toomanyknots]

I've actually never knew it was typical to crown a laminate bow. (shows how many I've made, ) The most I've ever did is round the edges. Next time I will give it a try, I guess the square look isn't too great really now that you guys mention it, .\