Best route for 2 knots?

[jamesh76]

One is center limb, other on edge. Hickory bow. Trying to rough out dimensions foe drying. Gonna keep it just over 2" wide until I work it.

[Hamish]

 The top knot looks fine how you've done it.

For the lower knot, I would leave a swelling on both sides, to ensure that you compensate for it. Better to have left more than not.

[jamesh76]

Like so?  Or is it possible to.move it over 1/4- maybe 1/2" and just have slight concave into the limb following the grain? Doing away with the knot?

[Hrothgar]

Where is the edge knot in relation to distance from the handle? Also a belly shot might show the size and direction of the knot.

[jamesh76]

Knot is exactly 12" up from where handle is marked bow. I can move handle either way 5-6". Knot runs inwards towards centerline of bow.  I can also move centerline a little bit also. Top knot is one in question. Other one shows on belly side only just off centerline.

[Hamish]

 I would work the rest of the bow down to where you want it to be, but leave the knots wide for the moment. That will give you a better idea on how the knots will impact the layout, and you will still have enough wood if you decide to change your mind, before you start the actual tillering.

Re post photo's after you have done this.

[Hrothgar]

What Hamish said - I would do some tillering first, but given the angle and location you may have to work around it.

[jamesh76]

Thanks all. Got it on my drying rack now. Just have to wait for it to dry.

[George Tsoukalas]

It is always a good idea to follow the lateral grain from tip to tip. Don't violate it to go around knots.

http://traditionalarchery101.com/layout.html

Leave the knots wide and tiller the limb to not bend as much in the knotted area by just a little.
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