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Title: a bamboo question
Post by: monterey on May 12, 2015, 11:37:00 PM

This will probably seem like a dumb question, but here goes anyway.

Has anybody ever tried making lams from the strand type bamboo flooring?

Title: Re: a bamboo question
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on May 13, 2015, 06:33:00 AM

Been there, done that. Don't waist your money. It's too heavy and very unpredictable. I used to offer it in veneers. I tried it in a couple bows myself and both came out under weight.

Title: Re: a bamboo question
Post by: monterey on May 13, 2015, 12:45:00 PM

Thanks Troy, I had not thought about he weight side of it.

Title: Re: a bamboo question
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 13, 2015, 06:17:00 PM

It's also horrible for splinters.
Dave.