Lots of natural reflex-how's tiller looking?...Finished pics

[GB]

Thanks guys!  It's much appreciated.

[DuBois]

I really like it. Nothing wrong with that from here.

[Pat B]

Excellent!!!   
 That is a difficult design for me to tiller and you nailed it. Well done.   

[Badger]

   One aspect that I think you handled like a pro. Bows that are reflexed right out of the handle like that will tend to stack early if not tillered just right. You nailed it I think

[GB]

Thanks DuBois and Pat!  Nice to have so many experienced eyes looking over my bow.
This is my first buckthorn bow and I really like this wood.  It's lighter and softer than I would have guessed, but evidently very elastic.  This one weighs a hair over 16 oz.
I'll take beginner's luck on this one, Steve.    I think I quit on it 3 times.  Your long string tillering post and Gordon's build along dealing with that reflexed vine maple stave were a great help.  Gotta remember that for the next one, now.

[BowEd]

Many a stave reflexed right from the handle get christined to be a gull wing bow just from usage taking set.Not from intent on design either.Good job holding your limbs profile to at least flat or a little more.Good piece of wood I'd say too.

[GB]

Decided to leave it as is and finish sand and seal it.  I had steamed the handle to move the top limb over 3/4" and didn't want to resteam it to take out the twist.  I don't notice it when I shoot it.

[DC]

That's purty!!

[penderbender]

That looks sweet! Cheers- Brendan

[GB]

Wish I had a better close up of the grain.  Reminds me somewhat of elm.  I have 3 more staves and 2 billets of this stuff.  Luckily, they are much straighter with way less reflex 

[GB]

Thanks guys!

[upstatenybowyer]

Wow. With that many shots through it and it still returning to such a reflexed profile I'm impressed! Great job!

[BowEd]

That's an A+ for tillering GB.