What wood do you use to make a Longbow

What wood do you use to make a Longbow

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6 Video Views·Feb 21, 2026

Here we take a look at the various bow woods used in the construction of the English Longbow, things like Lemonwood, Pequia, Yew and many more. We talk about why we use these materials, some of the benefits and pitfalls. I hope you find this useful if you are a budding Bowyer.