I am not going with the idea of copying you Simon, as I think that would be embarrassing for me not for you. The elm bow is coming along though. It is not an easy wood to work with but feels very nice. I have just put on some osage overlays on the tips as I have gone as thin as I dare on this one. Today I am going to heat treat the belly after scraping a bit and then have a look at the tiller. I have not strung it yet, this is a new thing for me I am trying to do as much as possible before hand and go by feel. Dangerous I know for an oaf like me. I hope for a good heavy bow, no recurves or heat correcting, if I get lucky I will try and post a pic.
Peter
Prignitz, Germany