Birch self bow?

[scottm]

I have a friend who gave me a nice Birch stave.Its ben drying sence 1997.Ive never messed with birch before.He says he has made some self bows out of birch in the past.Any tips,suggestions,do's or dont's?

[Pat B]

Long and wide!

[scottm]

Thats what I had in mined Pat.Maby some backing of some type that would not overpower the Birch.

[Chris Grimbowyer]

I met Paul Comstock the other day while I was in Delaware. He would probably recommend make it 66 inches long and 2 inches wide to mid limb.

[scottm]

Thanks for the tip Chris.