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how do you build an ash longbow?

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ilcoalminer:
the title says it all.  do you leave sap wood on like you would yew?  i'm going for a 6 foot D bind through the handle bow and i've never built a longbow yet.  so if you could give me some advice or point me to a thread that has already went over this i'd appreciate it very much

youngbowyer33:
well i think it is best to just leave the outside of the tree under the bark as the back, instead of chasing a ring.

acker:
make a picture of the stave and of the rings.
We have  to see the rings clearly to be able to help you  :)

acker

alanesq:
If you check out the "back street bowyer" section on my web site, this should be a good starting point for you
 alanesq.com/longbow.htm

acker:
@alanesq : Your side is great  :) I was on it a couole of times as I started to build longbows and it was a great help ! I have to say thank you for that  :)

acker

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