So Moso boo is crap?

Is that the same as what may have been pronounced "mooshoo"
when I bought it?

You're not gonna hurt my feeling any.

I'd actually like to know what type is best..and why..if ya have a minute.

no, and yes. not all Moso bamboo is created equal, much like any typical bow wood. some is fantastic, some is worthless. is hard to know for sure unless you get it from a reputable source who knows where and how it is grown, and what to look for upon visual inspection. quality Moso is getting harder and harder to come by.

for that reason I went looking for something new. I don't think I'll be using Moso any longer as my supplier no longer sells the high quality stuff because they cannot get it. I found something else that is, at very least, as good as premium Moso, perhaps better. I just finished four bows in the last month or so with this new bamboo, and I'm very impressed so far. it's the real deal, I think.

Yeh I second fixing the longitudinal cracks with CA glue. I had one pop up a good splinter and that was fixed pretty quickly with CA and that bow is wtill fine knock on wood.

Thanks for the info J.F...even if ya didn't spill the beans...lol

Thank you for the good ideas everyone!
     

Thanks for the info J.F...even if ya didn't spill the beans...lol
Ya that just wasn't right, Jamie:)

truth is, I'm ecstatic with what I've got, but time is the last and most important test. don't want to let the cat outta the bag until I'm more sure that I'm on to something, but so far, so good. I've been working on this for over a year now. got my first shipment of green poles in March of 2012. split, dried, graded by me, and now that it is on the backs of some bows, I can put it to the real test. eventually, I'm hoping to get it into the hands of people who want quality bamboo backing. not really availible in quantity, however.  

I'll have some for sale at the OSTA State shoot in Willard, OH (north central) Labor Day weekend. perhaps before then if there is interest.

It's new to me that there could be a big difference between bamboo varieties... but really.... everything is new to me!  i guess i just thought it all depended on how it was cared for.

The bamboo that I used on my BBO came from a seller on the big auction site who advertised it as Moso.  I was happy to see that the nodes were spaced about 11" apart so I didn't have them close to the tips.  I've noticed a small, very thin splinter in the center of the lower limb now, though.  Seems fine since I CA glued it and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  Put me down as another one who is interested in finding a supplier of the good stuff.

takefive i lifted a splinter in in my bbi, and i superglued it and sinew wrapped it. its been fine for 1000+ shots since then.

that bow looks awesome  so far good job    

since we've rather hijacked this thread, I'll start another to continue on with bamboo discussion. there appears to be a need for it.

what's going on with that bow over there? you have had all weekend to get it strung! what gives?!

all this talk of bamboo splinting scared him lol        hope its all going well talking of bows wheres your osage at eric

naw guys...
I just got home..
It's been on my mind CONSTANTLY.

My girl's had a full day of Dance/gymnastics recitals yesterday..
They also had a half day of it today...but I went to the Blessing of the bikes in Baldwin with some buddies today.

I should be able to get some stuff done tomorrow.

my osage is slow! got the ring chased for about half the stave. will keep ya posted.

Those navy boys don't know how to do a days work here ... can't even scrape down a bow. I'm obviously just messing with you. I'm gettting very little done here either ... just trolling Tradgang ...  its sad really.

Yeah Eric those pin knots sound like a pain man..

Well I haven't gone completely stagnant on the bow.
Just been really hard to find time to work on it when I felt my mental state was ready...that's a trick in itself.

But it's coming.
Still need to sand the edges a bit to the lines..mostly at the last 10" or so. And contour the tips.

I didn't know what to do with the horn.
I know it's long. But my boo is so thin I was afraid if I used a standard angle I wouldn't have enough boo between the ipe and horn.
So I'm just hoping to keep the tips stiff..we'll see.

Here's where I'm at...

what is your handle made of?

macassar ebony.
Not the nicest looking piece.

I wanted something dark that was dense to help add a little weight to the bow and absorb a little bit of the vibes.