bow wood?

[rm85]

What is the best wood to make a longbow with.

Cedar?

Oak?

cherry?

any idea's?

[Bob Barnes]

osage...yew...hickory...
Bob

[rm85]

is there a site online that I can get those woods.

Or does lowes or home depot have it.

[jsweka]

Check out Pine Hollow Longbows

http://www.pinehollowlongbows.com/home.htm

[scrub-buster]

Check the bow making supplies page on this sight.  Usually someone has some osage.

[John Scifres]

Hard to answer bsed on your question.  There are lots of options.  If you want to make a bow from a board, here is a good start:    Ferret\\'s Board Bow Instructions