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by dogeatinghotchips
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Bamboo Construction Workshops, Thailand Oct/Nov 2013
Replies: 0
Views: 3963

Bamboo Construction Workshops, Thailand Oct/Nov 2013

Bamboo Workshop Postersmall.jpg ATTENTION all Architects & design professionals - Tourism entrepreneurs & development specialists- Corporate CSR programme managers –Students of the above - IB school education & CAS programme managers as well as Ecological enthusiasts, Volunteers and man...
by dogeatinghotchips
Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2013 Bamboo Construction Workshops - Chiang Mai, THAILAND
Replies: 0
Views: 4422

2013 Bamboo Construction Workshops - Chiang Mai, THAILAND

Happy New Year! ATTENTION all Architects & design professionals - Tourism entrepreneurs & development specialists- Corporate CSR programme managers –Students of the above - IB school education & CAS programme managers as well as Ecological enthusiasts, Volunteers and many others are invi...
by dogeatinghotchips
Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:57 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Toxicity of Tim-bor
Replies: 5
Views: 3968

Re: Toxicity of Tim-bor

Thanks for the advice guys, I think I'm thinking along the same lines. I was just concerned that if it was slightly toxic I would develop a treatment bed. One of my concerns is that once up and running it will be left to local people who have very little concept and understanding of environmantal po...
by dogeatinghotchips
Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Toxicity of Tim-bor
Replies: 5
Views: 3968

Toxicity of Tim-bor

I have a couple of questions regarding Tim-bor, commonly used as a bamboo/wood preservative. it consists of boric acid and borax combined. It forces the sap from the inside of the culm and gets into the fibers preserving it. It is a highly saline solution with low toxicity levels. However I read tha...
by dogeatinghotchips
Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:54 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Bamboo Chippers, What makes a good chipper?
Replies: 11
Views: 10395

Re: Bamboo Chippers, What makes a good chipper?

Dependable, that chipper looks great not sure if its slightly overkill for what we need, but it can be mounted. I'll see if there are any suppliers in the region and cost one up.
by dogeatinghotchips
Mon Apr 09, 2012 1:05 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Bamboo Chippers, What makes a good chipper?
Replies: 11
Views: 10395

Re: Bamboo Chippers, What makes a good chipper?

Thanks for all the useful advice guys, certainly helped. I'll have a look around and see what might be available here in Northern Thailand that would be suitable for the job, I'm sure I'll be able to find something. Cheers
by dogeatinghotchips
Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:34 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Bamboo Chippers, What makes a good chipper?
Replies: 11
Views: 10395

Bamboo Chippers, What makes a good chipper?

Hi everyone, this is my first post so here goes. I'm based in northern Thailand, currently we are setting up a bamboo project in association with local villagers. The bamboo is harvested in a sustainable manor and then brought to the treatment facility where it will be cured. For this we are proposi...