thanks for the tip on the osage...
I made the yew holmegaard. Had to do it! The stick was so full of knots, it had to be a flatbow, and I never made a holmie before. I love it. It's so fast! Easy draw. No breaking it at all. Couldn't break it with a truck. It feels a bit light on the draw, but is still a very fast shooter.
I'll be making more holmegaards in the future, for sure!