Dalley brings his meticulous attention to detail and love of aesthetics to his bows that he has brought to his playing. He cites the master bow maker William Salchow and the late assistant principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera and master bow makerGerald Kagan as influences on his own bow making.
Dalley's expertise in crafting bows is characterized by his fastidious attention to detail and artistic sensibility, which he has developed through his study of masters such as William Salchow and Gerald Kagan. These influences have shaped his approach to creating bows for playing.