Thanks everyone.
Simson- I found some measurements after I finished this bow and the Smithsonian bow was a little narrower. No data on how thick it was and how far it was drawn. 20" for a 40" paddle bow is far from overdrawn. If you reduced the weight a little you could i'm sure draw it to 24"+.
Joe- Yup. Loving being out of the city in the new house.
Goat- Thanks again for being my yew source