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Offline Prarie Bowyer

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Need Bamboo slats for backing.
« on: March 26, 2012, 05:39:11 pm »
My normal supplier is totaly out.  Master Gardner says they won't be getting any for over a month.  Anybody know of another source for the raw slats

Offline RBLusthaus

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Re: Need Bamboo slats for backing.
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2012, 08:12:37 pm »
I get mine from Franks in California somewhere.  Always been happy.  Let google be your guide to their contact info.   

Russ

Offline Youngboyer2(billyf)

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Re: Need Bamboo slats for backing.
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2012, 10:45:09 pm »
Been looking around at home depot and found "backyard x scapes" its 99$ for 25.
"You speak Treason!" "Fluently"-Robin of Locksley
When people ask "why didn't you do that the first time" you can be sure that they  have never made a bow before.

Offline Gordon

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Re: Need Bamboo slats for backing.
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2012, 12:58:11 am »
Cali Bamboo - I see their ad banner frequently on this site.
Gordon

Offline Youngboyer2(billyf)

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Re: Need Bamboo slats for backing.
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2012, 01:08:00 am »
Backyard x scape boo slats are 72 in long .125 in thick and 1.75 in wide and an ok deal at home depot
"You speak Treason!" "Fluently"-Robin of Locksley
When people ask "why didn't you do that the first time" you can be sure that they  have never made a bow before.

Offline Prarie Bowyer

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Re: Need Bamboo slats for backing.
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2012, 01:19:19 am »
Home Depot!

I found them on the web.  They can deliver 25 for $99.  It's actualy less than master gardener BUT I gotta buy 2x what I usualy buy.  I'll use it I know.
  thanks guys.  But If I can drive to Home Depot and pick them up then so much the better.

Offline Youngboyer2(billyf)

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Re: Need Bamboo slats for backing.
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2012, 01:27:20 am »
Glad I could help, I get tons of stuff for bows and arrows at home depot, it is really underestimated by many bowyers
"You speak Treason!" "Fluently"-Robin of Locksley
When people ask "why didn't you do that the first time" you can be sure that they  have never made a bow before.