cherry selfbow?

[$bowhunter$]

has anyone ever chased a ring on cherry? i cant find osage anywhere around here, but i have 2 nice cherry trees right behnd my house laying over. anyone know if theyd be a good for a first timer? if so any pics of finished bows?


thanks,
steven

[Pat B]

They will be Steven. With cherry just get the bark off and use the wood under the bark for the back. You shouldn't have to chase a ring.