Black locust pin knots

[Jjpso]

hello there!! Yesterday I started a black locust bow. I removed the bark and sapwood, chose a heartwood ring and chased it, when I was working around 2 pin knots, they broke, and now I have 2 small holes where the pin knots were. do you think its ok to go on, or should I chase another ring? The grain goes around it, but I don't know...  I have an Osage bow with this same thing (it wasn't made by me), and the pin knots were even cut trough, and never had a problem, but I am not sure with black locust.. thanks a lot, regards from Portugal!!!

[simson]

Hi my friend,

this isn't a problem at all - go on and good luck!

[bownarra]

It looks like you've done a good job to me Black locust is my favourite wood. Go slow and aim for perfect tiller before bending it very far.

[Jjpso]

thank you both for you answers!   Simon, my friend, I was expecting you to show up... I hope everything is well with you!!!