posted 2 years ago
Hi everyone!
I tried a forum search and didn't find what I was hoping for...
A condo up the road is trying to take down all their bamboo, and I'm getting truckload of it for free! Happy dance!
Can anyone with some experience share the best: essential tools, books, blogs, and/or videos for beginning building with bamboo? I have no idea what species, and I assume it's about 1-2" in diameter - that's what I've seen in our area.
I really want to use it for: trellises, pergola, fencing, and really just about anything (I would totally go for a patio table out of it).
I've spent some time on Youtube and am thinking I need a saw and a splitter to try weaving fencing. I can invest in necessary tools and books to do good work, but I don't want optional fancy best-for-experts tools. Most of the bamboo books I've seen are for making proper buildings or furniture - not there yet.
I'll share a picture of the pile once it's dropped off. I'm planning to work on it when the kids are back in school and it's just me and the baby. Feel free to share inspiration pictures too - I've already found some on the forums and loved them.
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