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Offline Red Arrow

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Question on bamboo
« on: March 10, 2017, 12:37:42 pm »
I just got access to a full bamboo growth on the property behind me (approximately 10-15 square ft, pinky - 1" diameter, 12-15 ft tall). The power line people are completely clearing it as I type this. The land owner said I can have all I want of it. It has the alternating flat areas between the nodes where the leaves grow. Can it still be used for arrows with those flat lengths along it?
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Offline aaron

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Re: Question on bamboo
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2017, 12:51:09 pm »
yes, no problem. you can flatten the nodes a little. the trick is to find what dia gives the correct stiffness. remember , green (fresh) bamboo is more flexy- it stiffens as it dries. avoid first-year shoots these will be a darker color and thin-walled.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Question on bamboo
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2017, 01:40:37 pm »
I moved your other post and answered.
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Offline Red Arrow

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Re: Question on bamboo
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2017, 03:35:24 pm »
Okay. Thank you
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