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Pappy:
From the picture it looks like it is right on the edge,you can thin it a little there and match the tiller on the other limb.That is the back of the bow we are looking at isn't it?
   Pappy

Psycho:
No can do Pappy. The knot runs in at a slight angle from there on the back to about 1/4" inside the belly. I'll keep an eye on it and if necessary then I will wrap it as suggested. Thank you fellas.
                                                                                                   Eliseo

Lost Arra:
Similar problem :


Deer sinew patch after super gluing the knot (as learned from John Scifres):





I was helping a friend build his first bow. I noticed this crack which was probably due to some over-zealous sanding in the knot area after the bow had been tillered.

I didn't want to chance it since he has a 30" draw. The bow is 70 ntn.
The patched area was a little stiff but it turned out ok

Pappy:
Nice fix Lost Arra ,that will do it most every time. :)
   Pappy

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