I am buying a small "Finca" (farm) in Costa Rica and the locals believe there is a certain phase of the moon when it is better to harvest or propagate. I think...
The following info is derived from a series of notes I copied out of a book many years ago. I think it is from one of the "Foxfire Books"... Planting By the...
Because Carlos "poo-poo'd" the idea of planting by the moon, we did an experiment in the interest of science: He planted 1/2 the tomato seeds on a barren...
welovebamboo@...
Mar 8, 2002 11:18 pm
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like to learn more about bamboo crafts I am looking now on how to build a bamboo blind (8-ft.wide, 7-ft.long) ********************** The book -`Bamboo in...
The book -`Bamboo in Japan' by Nancy Moore Bess shows an interesting photo of blind making. Hi Gene, Check out http://www.shakuhachi.com/B-BambooinJapan.html ...
Hi all. In my furniture I use a fair bit of binding at critical points, to avoid structual failure when the bamboo cracks, something which I try to minimize...
Dear Mark, I am new to this group, so please bear with me. What tool do you use to carry the waxed nylon that you use for the binding? I do have some thoughts...
Hi Teresa, Thanks for replying. I don't normally use anything. I tie one end of the nylon to a fixed point, and start the knot on the bamboo at the other end...
Hi Mark, A very long time ago I recall looking through a book on making fishing rods and seeing some setup for wrapping nylon over the guides to secure them to...
To address the question of binding to repair bamboo, I put together this page: http://www.shakuhachi.com/Y-BindingRepair.html Feel free to contact me if you...
Thanks Monty. It's a good page, with good clear diagrams. It's the knot I use. I like the look of the cord you use. I use a waxed nylon, which looks ...
Mark, I'm new to this group. May I suggest that you look at a fishing supply store for braided black nylon fishing line? I think you will like it. I ...
Thanks Michael, Welcome to the group. Thanks for the tip. I'll look in the fishing tackle shops. I'm in New Zealand now and it's pretty small. I haven't...
Hello Mark and group, Are you using the same type of waxed nylon as the Argentine "lupolino"?. Maybe you can use the flat one (unavailable here), which cover...
Can any one recommend a source for bamboo veneer? Much appreciated. Monty -- Monty H. Levenson Tai Hei Shakuhachi Flutes e-mail: monty@... Web Site:...
... Monty, Call Smith and Fong, http://www.plyboo.com/ They have an interesting veneer that is the peeled base of moso culms. The effect is to then have this...
... Actually, if you want to be even more precise, the bridge was done by sculptor Steven Glassman http://www.izome.com/index.htm who's doing some pretty...
This is from Villa Montalvo in Saratoga where a large split-bamboo sculpture will be built next month. I have a picture of the artist's past work, if I could...
Darrel, the bridge structure was built by Oscar, and the sculptor simply dressed the top of it. Kevin ... From: darrel_deboer To: bamboocrafts@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi Mark, The binding is called Synthetic Repair Thread used for Lock Stitch Machines. It is made by the Barbours Co. and can be obtain through your local shoe...
In a message dated 3/28/02 8:13:19 AM Central Standard Time, Darrel2@... ... You might try "Bamboohardwoods" in Seattle... Daphne Lewis' company:: they ...
Txbooguru@...
Mar 29, 2002 7:26 pm
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Hi Darrel & Paul, Thanks for your response. I've already contacted Smith & Fong as well as with several other suppliers. Most carry veneer that is...
Hello Monty - I think I saw some of the bamboo veneer that you are looking for at Bamboo Too - 808 322-5642 - I'm not sure of the amount of stock that they...
Monty, I have seen two kinds, one is the rotary peeled type and the other described by Darrel which is a laminated board with the veneer planed off it. I would...
Mark, It's a pleasure to be part of the bamboocrafts group in which so many diverse threads are drawn together. Thank you. I have admired Cal Hashimoto's...
Brian Erickson
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Mar 31, 2002 9:45 pm
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The lamps displayed by Ryan, Brian and Cal are beautiful works of art. Something less complicated is the image entitled shoji lamp.It was made from bamboo...
Thanks for sending in the lamp pic Brian ...what is very difficult to show in pics, though is helped with imagination, is the reflection of light and shadows...
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