For those who want even more of a challenge, here are some links to information on making bows and crossbows.  Most of these items came from the pages of On Target Online, the electronic archery-interest magazine of the kingdom of An Tir (offline while being updated, as of 7/13/99).

Crossbows

Links to articles about making crossbows.

Rattan Bows

How to make sword material get kills from 30 yards -- an article on making a war-legal bow out of rattan (currently offline while being updated, as of 7/13/99).

The Fuzzy Yellow Stone Bow

How to make a crossbow that throws tennis balls.

Crossbow Parts

Web site of a company that advertises crossbow pieces for sale.

Parts for Making Your own Longbow

Quicks Archer, a company in England, offers kits for making longbows. Follow the link immedately above to their site. Then, use the links "Longbows" and "DIY Materials."