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DC:
I just harvested all my bamboo. I'm going to try to kill the roots before it takes over the yard. Anyway now I have to find a place to dry it. I have an open woodshed with rafters I could spread it out on but that would be unheated, winter with RH 70-100% for the next 6 months. Or I could build a rack in the shop/garage where it has heat when I'm out there(most days). I'd rather not build a rack and I'm in no rush. Would it hurt the boo to go up in the woodshed for a nice slow dry. Bugs are not a problem here. I'm just concerned about the RH. There is room the spread it out into a single layer and there is lots of air circulation. Any experience with this?

burtonridr:
That is pretty awesome!

If it were me, I might consider tying them into bundles of 10-15. In my experience bundling doesnt really affect drying time, but helps shafts to dry much straighter. I dont know if bamboo will warp, bend, or sag while drying. Also, having bundles it just easier to move around if needed.

As to the high RH, its pretty dry where I live, dont have much experience in that regard.

Russ:
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I live right where bamboo stops growing so im stuck with wood 8)

helmet:
DC I have a bundle drying in similar conditions and they look fine. I haven't made any arrows yet, but they have been sitting there for about 7 months.

sleek:
Bundle them up to keep them straight and stick them on a rafter. They are pretty dry in 2 months. You can speed dry them in your oven if you like.

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