Been working this stave on and off for the last 3 weeks.
It lifted a splinter on the back [worked it to soon after tempering] so I had to cover with linen.
Finished it last night.
62" ntn, #45@28"
1 1/2" at fades to 1/2" tips
Shoots good.
Painted back black w/white spots
![](http://imageshack.us/a/img42/6461/hickoery002.jpg)
Belly stained brown fading into red dye
![](http://imageshack.us/a/img689/182/hickoery003.jpg)
![](http://imageshack.us/a/img11/8299/hickoery001.jpg)
Wife cut the top tip off. Whoops
![](http://imageshack.us/a/img824/6218/hickoery004.jpg)
Need to drop my elbow. LOL