Hey guys, I'm almost finished with my first hand-made bow. It's a board-bow, made from red oak with a Brazilian Cherry back. I don't have the correct string for it, so I don't know for sure what the draw-weight is yet, but I was hoping for 50-55 pounds. I'm sure it's a little light. I wanted one for bowfishing, so I made it short; 58" nock to nock. I'll post more pics when it's done. Here's what I've got, starting with the tillering tree;http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...g?t=1175201513

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h188/bowman55/bowtilleringdone.jpg?t=1175201546

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h188/bowman55/roughed-outriser.jpg?t=1175201579

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h188/bowman55/shapinghandle.jpg?t=1175201634

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h188/bowman55/startingthumb-self.jpg?t=1175201663

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h188/bowman55/tipoverlaysglueon.jpg?t=1175201757


Does anyone think the limbs look "hinged" right at the riser, or is it just me?

Any imput would be helpful since this is my first bow.