Elm flatbow tillering advice

[PatrickH]

I have been working with a 62in elm stiff handle flatbow, I have it pulling 51lbs@20in right now looking for 50ish@26in. The right limb (in the picture) has a knot right below the knock that makes the tip a bit wonky, the other is pretty straight. Here is a picture of it at 20in draw right now, im thinking the left limb has to flex more near the handle? any advice would be appreciated.

[Del the cat]

Looks good to me. I wouldn't worry too much about that knot as it's so near the tip. You probably don't need to leave it that thick, (it looks to be in danger of producing a weak point to the left of the knot) maybe just leave a little extra width.
This video shows how little I allow for some weird knots/features (at about 2:53). Dunno if it helps...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dXec-d_vcI
Del

[Digital Caveman]

Just me or could the right limb bend more?  It may just be the way the bow is siting on the tree.

[bownarra]

Left limb is ok, right is bending too much near the handle to mid limb.
Check thickness and width tapers very closely now. Your knot area shouldn't be thicker than a 'normal' taper would leave it. The trick is leaving them wider, follow the grain as it 'flows' around the knot.