Need help! can this be saved?

[ffdiggs]

So I made my first tri-lam and its one of the prettiest bows I've made to date. Got the finish done, string made, shot some more arrows and I noticed this.





I can feel it with my fingers when it is strung up, after unstringing it relaxes and is not as noticable. The bow had two small knots reveal themselves after I glued it up and cut the profile, put some super glue on them and they seem ok, but this is on the opposite side of the knot.

What can I do or should I write this bow off? I made this for a buddy of mine.

[John Scifres]

http://bowyersedge.com/patch.html

[LittleBen]

I patched a rightly reflexed ERC bow like shown in that link and was very successful. No problems at all. If you're really worried, you could sinew wrap over the patch lightly.

I recommend the patch. But definately use smooth-on or unibond

[macbow]

I have used the patch in the link several times.
I'm about 50% on recovery.

You should give it a try just for the experience.
You might not have the same feelings for the bow after.
Just an excuse to start another.

[ffdiggs]

I think I will try to patch it, its about 10" from the tip and the limb  is about 7/8" wide at that spot. Think I will do a patch across the whole limb with a 3" drum on my sander. stay tuned

[mikkekeswick]

Those patches can work but all in all I don't think they are worth doing. Chalk it up to experience! Don't use belly lams with clusters of knots as this is always going to happen if the bow is a good one!