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Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:52 pm
by fredgpops
I have parvi bamboo but have not experimented with it re handy-crafting. I'll have to take a photo of it's wall. Built a couple of trellises out of black and golden bamboo and they did not last long. Several guys building bamboo surf boards. Not sure what species they are using. Curious what data is available re hardiness of species. Rgds

Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:16 pm
by fredgpops
Photo of internal parvi culm - solid wall vs madake hollow center. Rgds

Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:43 am
by fredgpops
Re splitting bamboo for projects - I have found it easy to manipulate/split madake most likely because of the center hole. Wondering if solid center of parvi makes splitting more difficult to manipulate/control cuts.

Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:17 pm
by David
Hi Fred,

I remember when you built those benches. Thanks for the update.

Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:28 pm
by David
The round holes in the wall of the madake are vascular bundles, for transporting nutrients. Or are you talking about the black dots, if so I don't know what they are.

Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:31 pm
by fredgpops
Bench #2 prior to refinish - also abt 5 years old. More complex than bench #1. Also comprised of madake bamboo glued on cement block (via gorilla glue).
In good shape - will require fill in cracks but no replacement of bamboo will be necessary prior to marine varnish.

Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:34 pm
by fredgpops
As opposed to bench #1, the top can be taken off. The complexity of it required separate assembly.

Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:36 pm
by fredgpops
I coated the back of the top with foam to give it extra strength.

Re: Parvifolia as a Companion Crop for less Hardy Timber Bam

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:38 pm
by fredgpops
This is a photo of exposed cement blocks.