Welcome. In my opinion, you should get a knotty, knarly piece of Osage to make your first bow. No joke here. I learned more that way than anything else. A board bow, maybe, to learn tillering, but hit a knarly Osage and learn some problem solving. With the help of the fine folks here, and there are many a good self bowyers here, you can learn a bunch in a hurry. I'll donate ya knarly ole stave if you'll post your questions and pics in here. Just message me and let me know. Best of luck. Matt
