New Guy, wanting to get back into Traditional Hunting

[1oldbowguy]

  I am not sure if this is the best place to post this but I need help. Hello, I am new to the site but have been bow hunting for over 40 years now. I am wanting to get back into traditional archery again. One question I have is I am wanting to build a bow and hunt next season with it. Can anyone out there help me find someone in the Hot Springs, Arkansas area or in Arkansas, who can help me out?   I am willing to drive to meet up with anyone who may be able to help me out. Thanks in advance for any help.    

[Diamondback59]

get ya a set of tradational bowyers bibles   ready em then make shaving   ask all the ?  on here ya want well all help ya  best guy i know  down ur way is get ahold of bob barnes in van breaun  or  mike yancy at pine hollow long bows  brock

[1oldbowguy]

Thanks, got the set of books and have been going over them.  I will try to see if I can find Bob or Mike.  Thanks again.

[okie64]

1oldbowguy, I dont know how far you want to drive but I live just about ten minutes west of Fort Smith. Id be willin to help you out any way I can.

[1oldbowguy]

   okie64, I know where Muldrow is and it is about 2 hours or so, not real bad.  I would like set a meeting some time soon and talk.  I am thinkin  about starting a pyramid bow maybe this weekend.  I am thinking about white oak over red oak, what do you think?  Maybe walnut for the tips and handle?    

[KochNE]

Everything I've heard says that white oak works very well and won't take much set at all, while you can expect red to take as much as 2" even with a perfect tiller.  So...white would be a great choice, and I think walnut always looks good.  Just make sure you post lots of pictures!