I'd like to see some instructions on building a traditonal hickory self bow please. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

This is a good place to start.

http://mysite.verizon.net/georgeandjoni/directions.html

I build bows all the time. It takes some practice, but it is a rewarding hobby. I also make atlatls, arrows and darts.

You want to see alot of buildalongs, this site is your place. All these guys talk about is self-bows.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php

Go down to build alongs or bow of the month section.

englishhope,

You can also gleam a huge amount of info on primitive bows at http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/

also Jawge's site listed above will show you around. Check out an article on my blog...Primitive archery

http://onthegroundoutdoors.blogspot.com/2008/05/primitive-archery-hunting.html

hope this helps.