Primitive Archer

How do you dry your fish skins? do you salt them?

I tried it diluted and got gray, full strength and got black. This is the diluted test, I added 50% water to the solution.

If your test isn't dark enough for you just repeat with another strong coat. Every flintlock stock that I stained with aqufortis got much darker over time.

Ya I thought about that Eric, I did put a sign up but no pvc or flagging , maybe I should. Thanks Glenn, ya that was the first TwinOaks grand slam, took 5 years to get a 7 point, then the 2nd Grand slam I needed a 6 point for 4 years, and now the 3rd Grand slam all I need is a 4 point , this was the 3rd year needing that and ant going to happen , maybe next year.  headed down this morning, Beau are staying a few days, I got 2 deer to process and 3 euro mounts to do along with racking 2 more hides so I plan on being camp cook most of the time, I am doe only now and had rather hunt them a little later in the year when the rut is over and they settle back down to their normal routine and not ran all over the place by their boy friends. 
 Pappy

I do it sometimes if I want really skinny tips, works fine, I usually cut side nocks but just depends on the build. Those look very nice. 
 Pappy

The only thing I could think of is side grooves or at least on one side could be deepened  to adjust the position of the braced string. Not necessary if you already have good string alignment over the handle though. I rarely use overlays, but I can't see your method having any downsides in function or appearance.