Here's my latest.
Spotted gum (
Corymbia maculata; used to be classed as
Eucalyptus maculata) floor board, 68" n-n, 58lbs at 28". 1 3/16" x 3/4" in the middle; 1/2"x 3/8" at the tips. It's working pretty hard, and upon reviewing the photos, there's a bit too much work being done about 1/3 in from both tips. It may yet fail under use, giving me an excuse to make another
![Grin ;D](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
It was my first go at a Flemish loop string; it's a little bit sloppy, but it works, and I can only get better.
I'm pleased with the way I shaped the tips.
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