Tillered my first bendy handle Osage yesterday on a stave that was saved from the burn pile. It's 62" ntn, 1" wide and has a small knot 3" from the center,,,it's dimpled on the bellyside, pimples on the back. After sanding back and belly with 220 grit, I strung it to watch the limbs during the draw and heard a tink. The knot popped a Crack that is horizontal. I could watch it open a little when flexed so I shot some super glue into it and unstrung it. What next??? I want to sinew repair the area then wrap with thread. Broke my heart hearing the crack :( I was able to get 51lbs@27" with little to no set using Eric Krewson's goof proof floor tiller method starting at 5/8" center tapering to 1/4" tips...what to do????
I would have used super glue too.
I have to say that I almost always tiller knots to not bend as much as the rest of the limb. I like them to appear stiffer.
When I have not done that I've had problems.
Jawge
Do you think I should sinew around the knot then wrap with thread and soaked down with super glue? This bow was made from a sliver of a real stave. Questioned myself many times about wasting time on it. I did and this bow + a Douglas fir shaft=smile like a little kid,,,,,scrunch face and all :)
I've got pics back, belly, and un-strung profile, but cannot post them.
Many times a knot will check or crack. Generally super glue will fix it.
It will probably be ok with just the super glue unless the crack extends beyond the knot. Jawge
Hey you are luck My pin knots usually make my 1 pieces into two if they let lose.