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Doug509:
I believe the hole is from an old dead limb that died & rotted out and the tree healed itself by growing around it.  Hopefully  i can safely tiller and it doesnt break. Here is the belly side of that holy maple.

Pappy:
That looks like just a knot hole to me, knot holes grow around the hole so no ring violation , un like a worm hole. I would just clean out all the dead stuff and maybe soak it in some thin super glue, be careful when you clean it out to try an not violate the rings [rings are usually thin around the hole] and it will probably be fine. I always leave some extra wood around the hole to make up for what is gone in the middle.  ;)Good luck.
 Pappy

bjrogg:
I agree. I think I was looking at bug hole on your bench maybe and not the knot in question.

I’d say it’s worth a try.

Good luck.

Bjrogg

Pappy:
Looks like it is trying to split on either end of the hole, I have had them do that and generally wrap with sinew or thread on both sides of the hole to keep it from splitting wide open. Ya BJ I hadn't even noticed them bug holes in the bench  :) :) and he said bung hole not bug hole, need to read closer I guess. :)
 Pappy

Doug509:
There is a split in the dead wood.  I like the visual contrast of dark brown and white maple. Im considering Pappy's idea to wrap with sinew then saturate the dead wood with hide glue.  Also didnt mean to confuse bung and bug hole :D. The upper limb with knot hole is 36" which should help spread stress I hope.

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