I live in Arizona, and I want to try and make a bow. I've always been interested in archery and I really would like to get into it. As of now, I have no tools, no wood, and no knowledge other than what i gleamed from a few videos and discussions over the past few days. The only wood In my area (I think) that I've seen that would be any good for bow making is Juniper, and I've heard that Juniper needs to be sinew-backed or it has a tendency to explode in your hands. I also wish to make sinew string for the bow, which I have also researched into (the best source was from Jackcrafty, so I thank for your information). I'm hoping someone could point me in the right direction for this project, perhaps telling me a book I need or very good videos, specific crafting techniques I will need to use, what I can do to make the bow more successful, etc.
Thank you for any help that is given,
Axel