Thanks for the kind comments fellas. Bambule, the answer is yes! Most of the bows we made came from white woods, either hickory, oak or ash. I know in Rosebud, SD they have Iron wood, hence the community "Iron Wood". But ash is the most prominent species of "bow wood" around these parts. Osage was acquired either thru trade or off the battle field. Ojibway, I put all the sinew on at once and will wait a month or so depending on how much I put on. Katt, I'll be waiting for your call.