Hi, I am 17 and I want to learn how to make a self bow. I need some infromation where I can get a low priced roughed out stave that is hickory. If any one has a roughed out stave that they want to get ride of let me know. thanks for all of your help. Drake

Weasle,
 If you can not get a roughed out stave, start as many have with a board bow. Cut your own wood and while seasoning do your reading with some great books.

Traditional bowyers bible all 3 of them. There are alot of great books out there.

Start your board bow by going here.

http://groups.msn.com/ferretsarcherywebpage/buildingbowsfromboards.msnw

The instructions are here  http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/brdbows.html

Contact Dave who lives in Owatona, MN. If he does not have one, he can get you one from Brad Merkel. Dave's e-mail schfam@charter.net

I think you could also get one from Mike Yancey at Pine Hollow.  He is a sponsor on this site.  He's a real good guy to do business with and his is a real good business to support.

weasle, Got your email and I am awaiting your response.  Dave

The Ferret's directions listed above by onemississipp are great.  Mine turned out good and shoots well!