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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: natty on October 08, 2009, 08:04:27 pm

Title: a knotty problem
Post by: natty on October 08, 2009, 08:04:27 pm

 Been working on a black locust self bow and found a knot about 8'' from the handle,( place on bottom?) I left a growth ring on the belly side. I am going to reflex the limb's. Any thought s on how the knot might affect the tiller? 

Title: Re: a knotty problem
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 08, 2009, 08:56:30 pm

I'm assuming since you just found it, it is only on the belly side. How big is it? I wouldn't worry a lot if it is only on the belly and small.

Title: Re: a knotty problem
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 08, 2009, 09:40:11 pm

Knots are weak areas. I'd place it on the top. I'd think twice about reflexing unless it was pretty small. Got photos? Jawge