couple more pictures. Note the grain pattern of the hickory backing. No problem.
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I like this bow alot! I realized yesterday I can't make a couple more holmegaards just now, because I have already precut the profile of the waiting staves to simple pyramid shape...ah, well, they'll probably be fun bows, too