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Offline stuckinthemud

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Problem knot
« on: May 31, 2020, 06:31:14 am »
Just roughing out a scotch broom billet and found this. The photo is edge-on, the knot is about 1/4 " deep, I reckon it's going to come to the surface just as I reach floor tiller and is 6 inches up from the fade

Offline bassman

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Re: Problem knot
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2020, 07:28:31 am »
Knots like that are a pain in the neck. Good luck

Offline Pat B

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Re: Problem knot
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2020, 08:29:05 am »
Looks like you have enough meat to work around that knot. You may have to keep that area a bit stiff and clean up the back ring. It back ring should go down into the knot without a violation.
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Re: Problem knot
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2020, 11:45:01 am »
Game over.....
Can't tell for certain from the picture but it looks like that knot will cross the belly making a large weak spot. The problem with leaving spots like this a bit stiff is that strains wood either side more even if the initial problem holds up eventually bows with stiff spots get excessive set or potentially chrysal.

Offline stuckinthemud

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Re: Problem knot
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2020, 12:01:19 pm »
It doesn't cross the  belly, it is rising toward half way to the centre

Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Problem knot
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2020, 12:13:04 pm »
What Pat said. You also have a high crown so leave the stave  a few inches longer. Jawge
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Problem knot
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2020, 12:15:37 pm »
You leave the area still like you do entering a fade. That doesn't seem to over stress the limb unless you make a hinge there.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC