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Offline Bamboo-Bows

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Re: Black bamboo for backings????
« Reply #15 on: November 27, 2021, 03:54:26 pm »
Great topic and thanks to Lehtis showing how it's done! :)

Black bamboo can work as clearly shown here above. I do think that in general it is a little softer than regular moso but that also depends on the quality of the piece. There is a difference between slats of the same species just like wood.

One tip: dry your bamboo for at least 2-3 years and split it when it is green. That way the culm won't have any checks or cracks where you don't want them.

Good luck on your build!
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Offline Hamish

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Re: Black bamboo for backings????
« Reply #16 on: November 27, 2021, 05:33:53 pm »
Doesn't look ugly, to me. Looks really good. Don't sell yourself short.

Offline Lehtis

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Re: Black bamboo for backings????
« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2021, 01:24:08 am »
 :D