>>46260i'm not OP either, but here it is:
MAKING BOWS INCOMING
I've made a few bows in the three past years. I would highly recommend it. Posting pics of bows I made in order.
I learned everything I know from
TradGang.com. The bowyer's bench section of the forums has a huge wealth of knowledge and skilled bowyers, and they are always helpful if you want to get started on making your own equipment. I have nothing but respect for that community of people.
This is my first bow. I learned how to make this one here:
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=002064it shows you everything you need to know to get started on a basic board bow (read: cheap, easy to make, effective for short term). If you want to make a bow I would start here.
More to come.