What about this Knot?

[ChrisM]

Ok I was floor tillering my first bow and came accross this knot.  It is 2/3 up the top limb.  Can I just leave the wood that is still there and tiller around it or is this bow doomed?  BTW this is my first bow.
       

[DVSHUNTER]

It doesn't look good, but I've seen worse. What are the stats of the bow?

[Roy from Pa]

That doesn't look very promising, Chris. With the size of the knot and the grain structure on the belly I wouldn't expect it to survive.

[ChrisM]

Oh well if it blows I will learn something.  Thanks for the info.  I will still do some tillering as an educational exercise.  DV the bow is going to be 68" long and the weight I have no idea.

[Roy from Pa]

Well hope for the best and expect the worst, and you have the right attitude. I will say that it is a very intense experience when they blow apart on the tree. I've seen it first hand more than once:) Matter of fact it was only a month ago when a nice BBO decided to go BOOM on my tree. All I could do was laugh.

[fujimo]

Ha! Sucks to be you!!!
Jus' kiddin  mate   :D  
, I will send you another one.
Pity we didn't see that !
It doesnt look that promising !
BE CAREFUL!!!! But I would try anyway

[Roy from Pa]

Ah Wayne, ya didn't send him the ole blow up trick stave, did ya?  LOL
Good on you for sending another one. ^5

[fujimo]

Good, solid tight knots that are small, are usually not a problem, as the shaping was done, that sure exposed a bigger knot than expected, it's only saving grace is that it's a tight knot, I would leave  quite a bit of wood around that knot,  which will mean having a stiff spot.
Good practice,
but get the other one glued up, and the other will be on its way!!!

[fujimo]

Ssshhhh! Pard!!!