Thanks guys. I really appreciate all the comments. I'll see what I can do about a full draw pic. Its a pain trying to take them with a timer on my phone and I don't have someone to take them for me.
lesken2011, I really like that longer fade look too. Makes the bows quite elegant.
Parnell, I feel that reducing the width on the back to half that of the belly is safe for the bows I made. This is my experience but I would suggest working with caution. Maybe try less severe trapping at first so you can get a feel for it. I can get away with lot on my hickory bows. Lately, out of laziness, I've left all the edges sharp almost all the way through tillering and with no ill effects.
Beadman, I'm not sure what the issue is but I think my bows come out slightly heavier than they should even with the heat treating and trapping. But the reflex they keep and the way they shoot tells me I shouldn't worry too much. I'd like to test them just to know for sure. I can't say I'm a very good shot with many of my primitive bows but I think the width isn't too bad on these ones. Any wider and it wouldn't be comfortable for me. To each their own.
Marc, Pappy, Thanks for the kind words. It means alot.
