I really liked this one. Would definitely be interested to see a build along. I feel like i'll have a better understanding of the process. I followed your explanation up until the kerf splice, but a how-to with pictures would definitely inspire more confidence. Mostly curious because I want to get myself an ipe board, saw it up into bow belly sized pieces and and get some white oak or hickory to back it. I've read ipe isn't one that likes to be bent with heat but knowing how your static recurves were attached would offer some more design flexibility.
