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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Harrifer on September 15, 2007, 03:33:43 pm

Title: bamboo(and where to get it)
Post by: Harrifer on September 15, 2007, 03:33:43 pm

Okay, obviously I'm talking about large pieces of bamboo. Large enough to back a bow with. Where would I get some of this? Garden centres only seem to sell the little canes of bamboo. By the way I live in Surrey, England if anyone knows any places in the general area.

Title: Re: bamboo(and where to get it)
Post by: Justin Snyder on September 15, 2007, 07:25:54 pm

I recommend getting it from a bow supplier.  I personally like Pine Hollow, and they are an advertiser in the magazine. http://www.pinehollowlongbows.com/products2.asp?CategoryID=2 Justin

Title: Re: bamboo(and where to get it)
Post by: Harrifer on September 16, 2007, 11:14:26 am

Quote from: Justin Snyder on September 15, 2007, 07:25:54 pm

I recommend getting it from a bow supplier.  I personally like Pine Hollow, and they are an advertiser in the magazine. http://www.pinehollowlongbows.com/products2.asp?CategoryID=2 Justin

You're suggesting I have 6 foot of bamboo sent across the atlantic?  ???

Title: Re: bamboo(and where to get it)
Post by: Pat B on September 16, 2007, 11:20:56 am

Check your local botanical gardens. Bamboo is renewable so some can be harvested without effecting the life of the plant.    Also, do a google search for boo distributors in your country.    Pat

Title: Re: bamboo(and where to get it)
Post by: Rich Saffold on September 17, 2007, 01:36:52 am

PM Mark in England..He lives there , and makes  bamboo backed and self bows..in fact he has one on this page right now.. ;D

Title: Re: bamboo(and where to get it)
Post by: Justin Snyder on September 17, 2007, 05:13:53 pm

Sorry, I forgot about that darn 60" limit.  The cost isn't so bad, but the length restriction is. Justin