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Title: Bamboo Question????
Post by: Widowbender on March 22, 2009, 11:34:00 PM

What diameter bamboo is needed for making bow backing or lams for that matter? I've been noticing alot of it by the roadside lately and was wondering how big it needed to be? Thanks

David

Title: Re: Bamboo Question????
Post by: Pat B on March 23, 2009, 12:02:00 AM

It would depend on your bow design. For backings most use boo from timber bamboo that is between 4" and 6" in diameter. You can build a 1" wide bow and use boo that is 2" to 3" in diameter.

Title: Re: Bamboo Question????
Post by: Widowbender on March 23, 2009, 12:06:00 AM

Thanks, Pat. Most of what I have seen around here is in the 3" diameter range max. I think I know a place that may have some a little bigger...I may try to get some to play around with...

Thanks Again, David