Hi Lee, you may find some of the replies on my thread (and the bow i built) in the english warbow section, i would also like to very strongly agree with any advice you have received about seasoning, i cut a stave of crab apple recently, sealed the ends, and put it aside in a cool corner to dry, 2 days later i went to look at it and it had nearly ripped itself into pieces with some gigantic checks, it seems that this wood will check beyond easily and you should be very cautious with seasoning
