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Title: Black bamboo
Post by: cmh on August 25, 2014, 07:46:00 PM
Phyllostachys nigra
Common name: "Black Bamboo"
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Has anyone ever worked with this type of bamboo? I read it grows on Oregon and Washington. Would it be suitable to use for a Hill style bow? I really like the combination of colors and it's appearance. Thanks and God Bless  ;)   Craig
Title: Re: Black bamboo
Post by: Pat B on August 25, 2014, 10:48:00 PM
If it is large enough to make lams it should work just fine. I don't know how deep the color goes. I assumed it was just the rind or outer portion just below the rind.
Title: Re: Black bamboo
Post by: Pheonixarcher on August 25, 2014, 11:30:00 PM
You should ask this on the bowyers bench.
Title: Re: Black bamboo
Post by: cmh on August 26, 2014, 06:54:00 AM
Thanks for the suggestion...... Just did  ;)