recommend a book on bow making?

[littlebiglane]

Looking to try my hand at selecting some ash or yew and having a go at making a flatbow. Can anyone recommend a step-by-step guide or book It would be good that it covers timber selection, harvesting/cutting, seasoning, tools and trouble-shooting. Nothing too technical but good enough to produce excellent results......

Any pointers or recommendations would be great.

LBL

 

[VirusKiller]

I've not made a bow yet, but "The Traditional Bowyers Bible" is pretty comprehensive. Four volumes, but volume one covers the basics. It's a good collection of essays on the subject from different people. It's not a bow-making recipe book though.

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781585740857/The-Traditional-Bowyers-Bible-v.-1

 

[bushwacker bob]

This was posted a few months ago an may be of use.
http://www.vintageprojects.com/archery/bow-plans.pdf