im gonna use wood and probably a long bow.
That link to Ferret's page that Kosherboy gave you, that's a good place to get step by step instructions. Also, this one:
http://mysite.verizon.net/georgeandjoni/archer.html
Check the articles posted on Dean Torges' site. Good place to find tools and stuff also, but pricey:
http://www.bowyersedge.com/
The
Traditional Bowyer's Bible series of books is excellent. Also
Hunting the Osage Bow by Dean Torges.