New eastern red cedar stave... looking for suggestions

[Brian Hoffer]

Thanks for all the replies, I really appreciate the advice and warnings!  I have decided against attempting a bow with this, but will certainly not allow such a beautiful piece of wood to go to waste.  I am thinking of using the bottom section that is knot-free and trying to make a native american style flute.  With the top portion I plan to make a bow rack for my wall.  Will post pictures of course as it comes along.

thanks again!

[sweeney3]

I've made several fine bows of ERC and love it a lot, but that would be very tough.  Good idea with the rack and flute. 

[DuBois]

I swear I saw this ones sister on ebay. I'm a sucker for ERC but man that is pushing it
Sure is pretty though.
Welcome Brian,
Doobs

[ionicmuffin]

Make sure to clear any knots that are not stable, ANY rotten knots can and will kill the bow. Also i do think that TMK is right, with that many big knots i would suggest an elb style because ive had issues with knots before.