Spindle 'knot spots'

[Stanford Peverill]

Hiya have been preparing a few ash spindles today shaving them, eventually down to 12mm diameter after drying. What does anyone do with the odd knot or two that are about 3mm radius, looks a bit like a 'black spot' on a fine piece of stock. Clearly I am reluctant to reject the whole spindle. How do I deal with these please - Do nothing and live with them; Let the spindle dry out and treat with epoxy, drill them out and fill them. Wondering if anyone has any remedies or thoughts please. Thanks

[Robin Fawcett]

I think knots are a bit like "glass half full or half empty" ie. we see them as either a feature or a defect. I would just leave them be.
I find that the things with knots in them sell quickly

[Stanford Peverill]

Thanks for getting back to me Robin I will see them as a feature. Cheers