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Offline ChrisM

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What about this Knot?
« on: January 13, 2013, 09:50:00 PM »
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.
       
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Re: What about this Knot?
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2013, 09:57:00 PM »
It doesn't look good, but I've seen worse. What are the stats of the bow?
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Re: What about this Knot?
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2013, 09:58:00 PM »
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.

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Re: What about this Knot?
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2013, 11:01:00 PM »
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.
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Re: What about this Knot?
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2013, 11:15:00 PM »
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.

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Re: What about this Knot?
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2013, 11:21:00 PM »
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

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Re: What about this Knot?
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2013, 11:25:00 PM »
Ah Wayne, ya didn't send him the ole blow up trick stave, did ya? :)  LOL
Good on you for sending another one. ^5

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Re: What about this Knot?
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2013, 11:26:00 PM »
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!!!

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Re: What about this Knot?
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2013, 11:27:00 PM »
Ssshhhh! Pard!!!

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