Total noob, Help!

[SirTony]

Hello everyone, I'm new to both bow building so I was wondering if anyone could help me out with some Recurve bow plans? (I'm a total newbie but I wouldn't like anything simple)  

The bow I want to make is for a 15 year old 66'' tall (It's more of a Youth Recurve Bow)

What I'm trying to learning is:

-How to make a recurve bow jig (Any type of recurve)

-Selecting wood combinations

-How to cut the wood

-How to glue the wood together

-(Plans, blueprints, etc) of how to make the recurve bow (Limbs, grip, nocks, etc)

-Other ways of heating the bow other than using a heat box

-How to make an arrow shelf

- Pretty much EVERYTHING in a detailed way because I cant be more newbier haha...

If you can, please take photos so I you can guide me thru the process

I know I'm asking a lot but I know there will be some kind gentlemen that will help this poor guy make a bow for his son  

Thank you all in advance

[7 Lakes]

My best advice is go to Bingham Projects and get the DVD on Building Recurves.

If you decide on a longbow give me a call, I'll have a inexpensive e-book out in 3-4 weeks that will cover glass backed longbows.

[SirTony]

Thank you, I will check it out although any other information is highly appreciated (:

[Jomohr84]

Use the search feature at the top of the post below the advertisements in the bowyers bench for each topic you want to learn about, almost any question I've had has already been asked and this site is a gold mine of information.  You can also search for build alongs, which have been very informative and useful in my experience.  What you're asking for is pretty much a full build along, detailing the entire bow making process, so if I were you I'd search for one that is similar to the type of bow you wish to make, laminate recurve build along or something to that effect

[David Flanrey]

Also, check out Kenny McKenzie's website.  He is a sponsor here and has lots of good information and a step by step on building forms.  That is how I started.  He also has all the bow materials you will need.  www.kennyscustomarchery.com
He is a pretty good fellar to boot.