Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Fox on November 05, 2025, 12:27:38 am
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Getting back in the saddle again after not making bows for a couple years, and wondering about some knots. Making this one for my girlfriend and don't want it to blow up on her. Did I leave enough material on these funny knots or should I go down another ring and leave a little extra? Thank you! :)
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I always chase a grain over the knots which leaves a small hump on the back of the limb, you have your limbs a bit flat over the knots.
I don't think you will have any problem with them if you soak them with all of the superglue that they will hold but can't say for sure because I have never worked knots and left them like that.
I made a scraper out of a concrete nail to carefully work pin knot clusters on the backs of limbs from every direction. Most of the time I can work them with round end cabinet scraper but some take a little extra care to be sure I don't violate the grain that runs over the knots.
Pin knot scraper;