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natty

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a knotty problem
« 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? 

Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: a knotty problem
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: a knotty problem
« Reply #2 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
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