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Offline Chuck.e.b

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Knot in handle?
« on: January 08, 2018, 10:48:00 am »
Is it possible to make a bow with a knot on the back on the handle? Center of handle. Hackberry.
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Offline S.C. hunter

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2018, 11:19:59 am »
Chuck,
 I think it depends on the size of the knot, how it goes through the handle etc.    You need to post some pic's if possible, I guarantee you the guys here can help you.
   Steve
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2018, 11:29:12 am »
Generally with a stiff handle you will be OK.  You might want to fill any voids with something. I like super glue and if the void is big enough I add saw dust as a filler. For a good size void I do this in stages to be sure the void is eliminated. To do this a put super glue in the hole then sprinkle sawdust in, let it dry and do it again...and again until the void is filled. For a large void you may want to add a wood plug.
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Offline Chuck.e.b

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2018, 11:32:14 am »
No voids. I'll get some pics tonight.

Also what's better thicker rings or thinner rings?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2018, 11:35:04 am »
I prefer thinner but everyone has their own opinions on this.
 If there are no voids I like to add super glue just because but especially if it's on the back too.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2018, 12:56:21 pm »
I'd rather the knot be in the middle of the handle than in the middle of the limb. 

I would rather one in the middle of the limb than in the edge of a fade out.

I would rather one in the edge of a fade out than in the tip of a limb.

I never want one on the tip of the limb.
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Offline Chuck.e.b

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2018, 08:02:20 pm »
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Offline Chuck.e.b

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2018, 08:04:13 pm »
Another.
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Offline Drewster

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2018, 09:47:26 pm »
That knot doesn't appear it will be any problem at all.  Looks solid and if it's in the handle, it won't be bending anyway.  Go for it.0
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2018, 09:49:22 pm »
That knot should not be a problem.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2018, 10:14:24 pm »
I don't see any problem at all. 

Sometimes if the knot is adjustable, i.e. If you can adjust handle positions.  I have used a knot area as an arrow shelf.  I normally have to file it all out but the left over grain is beautiful!
Good luck,  thats a nice stave!

Patrick
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Offline DC

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2018, 10:20:01 pm »
If you have the length you can position the knot so that it hits your hand in a certain position. It makes it easier to hold the bow the same every shot.
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Offline Chuck.e.b

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Re: Knot in handle?
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2018, 10:26:56 pm »
Thanks everyone!
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