Osage Bendy Crack/Splinter

[ohma2]

If you have a risky looking knot or extra wood growth compensate for a defect its safe to leave an area a little stiff in that area.

[Bayou Ben]

The sinew and glue has dried on the wrap.  I held it at draw for a few seconds and shot it a couple dozen times.  Seems like it’s holding well and shooting fine. 
And it was so close to the center now I have a nice primitive handle 
I’ll shoot it some more before I consider it complete success. 
Thanks for the help.  This bow definitely needed to be fixed. 

[BowEd]

Good deal...Glad it worked out for ya.

[George Tsoukalas]

Extra wood around  the knot and leave that area a little stiffer. That has noting to do with tiller shape. Jawge

[ohma2]

BEN I would wait till its proven it self and the cover it with a wrap of your choice.the hide glue has a tendency  to become sticky sometimes due to moisture and sweat from your hand.

[Bayou Ben]

BEN I would wait till its proven it self and the cover it with a wrap of your choice.the hide glue has a tendency  to become sticky sometimes due to moisture and sweat from your hand.

I didn't think about that.  The sinew has been covered with TB3, and then I plan to go over it with a few coats of tru oil.  Do you think that will be enough to keep it from becoming sticky?

[bradsmith2010]

that will probably work, a nice sewn on leather handle would look nice too,,

[ohma2]

that will probably work, a nice sewn on leather handle would look nice too
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[Bayou Ben]

Sounds good.  I didn't want a handle or anything more than was necessary for this bow, so I'll leave just the sinew unless I start to feel it get sticky. 

[bradsmith2010]

sounds good,, congrats on your bow,,

[upstatenybowyer]

Glad you were able to learn and still get a shooter. Don't ya just love happy endings?