I am going to try to make a BBBO (bamboo backed and bellied osage) Mollegabet. The bamboo on the back with be full length and the belly pieces will only be on the working limbs. I'm thinking 2" wide 14" long working and 14" levers 4" handle and 1 1/2" fades all around. The osage will be from a board.

My first question is has anyone done this?

If so, how thick did they make the osage in the working limb? I was thinking 1/4" with the 2" width and the bamboo back/belly would get me to around #50 at 28". Please let me know what you think.

I have never toasted bamboo for a belly before, do you use a torch? Or will a heat gun work?

I have everything ordered and will post pics of the build, I am just trying to sort a few things out.

Thanks in advance.

Sounds interesting Duck.  Can't help you out though!  Never done anything like that - looking forward to the pics.

sounds like a nice bow duck. sorry can't help ya though. patiently awaiting the pics.