Since beginning my journey into building wooden bows I have received invaluable assistance from the good folks on this board. I dare say I would not be where I am without it. Its time then I return something back to the community. I am constructing a bow for a gentleman in Washington and will post the steps as I go. For the more experienced bowyers on this site this thread will probably not reveal anything new or particularly interesting. But if it helps demystify the process for some of the folks among us who are new to bow-building, then it will have served its purpose.The bow will be short (60 or less), bend through the handle, hunting weight (hopefully), and made of hazel-nut. A caveat  I have built a few longer bows with this wood but do not know how it will hold up with this design. In other words, I may not succeed. But Ill give it a go anyway.The log was given to my by Bryan Briand and was about 3 in diameter. While the log was green, I sawed it in half and peeled the bark off. The stave has been drying in my garage for about 6 months. Following is a picture of the stave.