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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: kiltedcelt on November 26, 2009, 01:41:58 am

Title: Bamboo backing supplier?
Post by: kiltedcelt on November 26, 2009, 01:41:58 am

I have a few board bows under my belt but now I'm wanting to play around with some bamboo backings. I've seen some guys recommending this supplier mastergardenproducts as a good place to get raw bamboo. Of course you still need to plane it down, but it's my understanding (and experience) that no one really sells glue-up ready boo backing strips anyway. This stuff seems like a really good deal in that you can get a LOT of boo to work with, relatively cheaply. Has anyone used this source or perhaps have a good alternate source to try? I'd like to get several pieces - probably a dozen or more, so it doesn't pay to be shelling out $20+ per piece of boo.

Title: Re: Bamboo backing supplier?
Post by: Gordon on November 26, 2009, 02:09:13 am

I get my bamboo slats from Cali Bamboo in California. I've been very satisfied with their product.

Title: Re: Bamboo backing supplier?
Post by: knightd on November 26, 2009, 08:56:09 am

I do carry boo that is ready to glue up.. If you are wanting a dz I can give you a good deal on them..

David

Title: Re: Bamboo backing supplier?
Post by: NTD on November 26, 2009, 03:06:33 pm

I can tell you that the boo from David Knight is of excellent quality.  It is ready to glue up, flatten and tapered and all.  You can't go wrong going through him.

Nate 

Title: Re: Bamboo backing supplier?
Post by: Grunt on November 26, 2009, 06:22:25 pm

Quote from: NTD on November 26, 2009, 03:06:33 pm

I can tell you that the boo from David Knight is of excellent quality.  It is ready to glue up, flatten and tapered and all.  You can't go wrong going through him.

I

Nate 

I have used bamboo from David Knight and it is as good as it gets. Support the small guy.
Grunt

Title: Re: Bamboo backing supplier?
Post by: stiknstring on November 28, 2009, 01:43:28 pm

I order mine from Franks Cane and Bamboo Supply....great prices and service.

Title: Re: Bamboo backing supplier?
Post by: Dean Marlow on November 28, 2009, 06:00:30 pm

I get my bamboo from Cali Bamboo. Haven't had a piece of it break yet.

Title: Re: Bamboo backing supplier?
Post by: mullet on November 28, 2009, 10:22:49 pm

 I get mine from David Knight, you can't go wrong. And if it does, David makes it right.