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Title: Bamboo diameter?
Post by: psychmonky on October 23, 2012, 08:42:00 AM
Does any one know what diameter the bamboo is that backing strips are cut from? I would imagine that a bigger piece of bamboo would be desirable, because the 1.5" strip would have less crown.

Has anyone made backing strips from bamboo they cut themselves? Any input is appreciated.
Title: Re: Bamboo diameter?
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 23, 2012, 09:42:00 AM
I would guess 6 inches.
Title: Re: Bamboo diameter?
Post by: Eric Krewson on October 23, 2012, 10:54:00 AM
I cut my own bamboo backings, 4" is as small a diameter as I will attempt to make a bow from and prefer 5-6". I make narrow BBOs, usually 1 1/4" wide or slightly less.
Title: Re: Bamboo diameter?
Post by: psychmonky on October 23, 2012, 11:50:00 AM
Thanks guys