I want to thank everyone for all the help,and response to all my millions of questions!!!    here's the specs,red oak done with poorfolks build along. 70 inch 37# @ 28,blk walnut and maple riser and tips,rubbed on teak oil.it will get poly after 72hrs.I'm   :D   HOOKED   :D   hoping my next will be closer to my target weight of 50lbs.Thanks again. Burt

I like it.  What is the backing?

Very nice, Burt. Make the next bow about 62 to 64 inches, it will help you increase the weight. And induce about 4 inches of reflex at glue up.

Thanks guys, Al, the backing is linen,I used tb III to glue it on.Roy to induce reflex I would have to use a wood backer of some kind,would maple or cherry work? Burt

Looking good.  Nice work on the tips and on getting a smooth taper on the handle fades.  Hard maple is a good backer as long as it is straight grained.

Hard maple 1/4 sawn and straight grain.