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Title: Rattan for Bow Handles
Post by: traditionalman on October 02, 2010, 06:31:00 PM

Anyone know where to buy Rattan for bow handles? I google Rattan and only get furniture?

Title: Re: Rattan for Bow Handles
Post by: hova on October 02, 2010, 09:06:00 PM

there was a guy who just did a rattan bow for his kid , he had some sites on that post.

im lookin at doin a rattan for my kid next year , going to be 10lbs at probably 15inches....he'll be two on april 15...


google bamboo and rattan supplier. there was one that was big on both and the prices were very reasonable..

Title: Re: Rattan for Bow Handles
Post by: Grey Taylor on October 02, 2010, 11:12:00 PM

http://www.franksupply.com/

Guy

Title: Re: Rattan for Bow Handles
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 03, 2010, 07:48:00 AM

http://www.bambooandrattan.com/

Title: Re: Rattan for Bow Handles
Post by: hova on October 03, 2010, 10:30:00 AM

^^^thats the one i looked at , great site.

Title: Re: Rattan for Bow Handles
Post by: shamus on October 03, 2010, 02:32:00 PM

You are looking for "binder cane". I prefer 5.6-6.5mm thickness (often called "wide binder cane). Google "wide binder cane" and you'll get some good hits.  

10-12 feet of cane will do about one handle.

Title: Re: Rattan for Bow Handles
Post by: traditionalman on October 03, 2010, 04:41:00 PM

Thanks Shamus for the tip.