Hello. I'm hoping I can get some advice on making a longbow. I have a very nice stave of Osage Orange about 6 feet in length. The problem is that about 2 feet down, there is a knot hole that goes through to the other side. The hole is about the diameter of a #2 pencil. Will this present a problem or should I cut the 2 feet off the stave and tiller a 4 foot bow instead. I sure would appreciate any advice, thanks!