RE: Building your own bow. Is it hard?
Are you talking selfbows or laminated bows? I make both and they both have their own difficulties. I enjoy making each type. I won't say it's hard to make just any bow, but to make a true piece of art is difficult and will take some time. Learn from your mistakes and don't get discouraged.
If your talking laminated bows do you want to make recurves or longbows? Longbows are easier to make than recurves. At least from my experiences.