what woods can I use

[Buck Buckley]

I KNOW YOU CAN USE MAPPLE  HICKERY.  WHAT OTHER  WOOD CAN I USE FOE TAPERS  AND PAR. CAN YOU MIX THEM UP, SAY MAPPEL FOR TAPERS AND HICKERY FOR PAR, THANK YOU BUCK

[rmorris]

I have used bamboo, walnut , maple , and poplar and cedar for lighter weight bows. I think about any wood will do as long as it is not too brittle and can stand up to some compression. I know also Osage yew and elm work great and you can use about any combination.

[jsweka]

In addition to the woods rmorris mentioned, black cherry works well too.  I've used cherry in combination with hard maple and actionboo, both tapered and parallel.