here it is. thought i would try it. dont know if its usualy something that is a good idea
![Grin ;D](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
but i did it and left the handle with some heart wood on it which will be pretty when it is sanded and finished
![Shocked :o](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/shocked.gif)
its 40 pounds at 38 inches. i can never make heavy bows
![Angry >:(](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/angry.gif)
ahhhhhhhh. but all well when i make a heavy bow it will be an experienced one haha
![Wink ;)](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
i heat tempered the belly which raised it five pounds. but when i tried dry heating to recurve it, it didnt work so well, how comes?
![Tongue :P](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/tongue.gif)
anyways where i did dry heat it, it got soft and take a ton of set at that point any tips to correct that.
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