Hackberry Bow Progress Pics

[Gaust]

Thanks, guys.  I think you've almost convinced me to do it.  Been practicing with my new caul on an old hickory board bow.  I noticed, however, how difficult it is to keep it aligned and straight.  As I slowly bent it (I hung a weight on the other end),  it wanted to wander.  Is there a good way to keep straight?  I'm pretty sure the caul's surface is level.  BTW, here's a pic of my caul.
George

[PEARL DRUMS]

Make your caul longer, make the bend in one shot rather than hanging weights. Just heat, bend and clamp each section between your clamp holes.

[Gaust]

Chris, I'm already at my draw weight of 45# @ 28".  Even thinking of scraping more of the sides to further reduce mass.  Do you think it would be worth it to reflex the tips at this point?  Again, what would I gain?  And would I have to probably re-tiller?  Just trying to grasp the pros and cons. 
George

[PEARL DRUMS]

You'd gain early string tension, which equals power. You will gain at least 4-5#, which will allow you plenty of tweaking room. Im not trying to talk you into it, just letting you know what to expect.

[Gaust]

Thanks, Chris.  I'm still considering it, but I'm going to go ahead and shoot the bow as is and see how it feels. 
George