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Russ:
This is a hickory belly split off of the second and the second one had 2 knots. One is a branch that was cut off and a knot right in the middle. Thoughts? Would you need more pictures?

bassman211:
Go for it , and learn from it. Nothing ventured , nothing gained.

Hamish:
If there is enough clean wood around the knots, then you should get a bow out of it. If not don't bother.

Jim Davis:
First thing I would do is stand them up so I could get a good look at them.

25 years ago, I would try to make a bow out of about anything. Now, the wood has to look decent, or I cut it up for firewood, and I don't even have a chimney.

Russ:
Very true baseman

That’s what I’m hoping for hamish! I’m just stumped at how I’m going to design around the knots. Especially that first one

Yeah Jim’s I’m at that point… I’m at that point where I’ll try to make a bow out of anything… it’s becoming very frusturating because I can’t seem to get my hands on a nice stave, and when I do I seem to mess it up unknowingly (like what’s happening to the persimmon one I’m working on… didn’t seal it properly and now I’m paying the consequences)

I think I’ll chase a ring when I got time. These have nice big rings. Until then, any and all advise is greatly appreciated!

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