From Tree to Bow: All About the Wood

Bow Making Woods – Your Essential Guide to Choosing the Perfect Bow Wood

Choosing the right wood is the foundation of every successful bow. Bow Making Woods gives you clear, practical knowledge to understand how wood grows, behaves, and performs - so you can confidently select the best material for your next bow. Based on years of practice and the experience of crafting over 100 traditional bows, this ebook explains wood selection in simple, practical terms - supported by clear photos and examples.

Why You Need This Ebook?

Avoid beginner mistakes and learn how to pick wood that's strong, safe, and reliable. With this guide, you'll discover:

• how growing conditions shape wood performance
• where to find high-quality bow wood
• which species are the best for bow making
• how long wood must dry before use
• whether harvesting season matters
• how to work with knots, twists, and other character features

What Makes This Ebook Unique?

• Wood species identification basics
• Photos of log cross-sections and grain patterns
• Bending profiles of different woods
• Insight into how a tree's life affects bow performance
• Practical guidance for field selection and preparation

What's Inside?

• Growing conditions explained
• Best bow wood species
• Drying times and moisture basics
• Harvesting timing
• How to handle character wood
• Visual examples and grain photos