Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Parnell on July 14, 2009, 12:43:38 pm
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I acquired this bamboo. I'm assuming it's full grown Tonkin Cane? I found a place where it's growing in biblical proportions. The smaller diameter came from a different growth and is obviously a different species. Planning on splitting the large diameter pieces with a machete and rubber mallet. Haven't done it before. Any advice?
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I split all my bamboo with a drawknife,,,make the first split in the center, then split in the center,,, note that it takes a very large piece to split out for a backing,6 to 8 in min, the 4 or 5 in when you quarter it then flatten it , it wont be wide enough for bow, just tap the drawknife in the bamboo the prize with the handles and work your way down the bamboo, bamboo splits very easy,,
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that boo looks very young to me, u need to harvest the mature ones that look dark brown in color when u scrape off the waxy layer at the base of boo.
Since u have harvest it already, no harm giving it a go, RT
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If it is growing in a shady area it will be green like that and mature.