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scaperman
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Joined: Jan 27, 2005
Posts: 50 |  Posted: 2007-02-18 5:53 pm Permalink
I was woundering if anybody has tried to make any fake bamboo,if so any pics would help and instructions.I know you can buy the duracane but it's pricey would rather make it myself. Thanks Scaperman
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TIKI DAVID
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Joined: Apr 07, 2004
Posts: 1904
From: North Coast
| Posted: 2007-02-18 8:01 pm Permalink
what part of the country are you in?
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VoodooTrucker13
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Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 26 | Posted: 2007-02-19 09:44 am Permalink
I'm not sure if they have one in your neck of the woods, but Michael's used to sell bundles of decent fake bamboo for a while and all different sizes but I'm not sure if they still do. Its been a while since I've been there.
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naugatiki
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Joined: Jan 02, 2004
Posts: 806
From: Port Angeles, Wa
| Posted: 2007-02-19 10:01 am Permalink
I can't find the thread but there was a technique that used pvc pipe that was scored and stretched then painted to match bamboo that looked pretty convincing. I've had this out for years and no one has been the wiser.
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freddiefreelance
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Joined: Feb 15, 2003
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From: San Diego, Ca.
| Posted: 2007-02-19 10:06 am Permalink
PariartsPaul's "Making Fake Bamboo" Thread.
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scaperman
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Joined: Jan 27, 2005
Posts: 50 | Posted: 2007-02-19 1:50 pm Permalink
Quote:
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On 2007-02-19 09:44, VoodooTrucker13 wrote:
I'm not sure if they have one in your neck of the woods, but Michael's used to sell bundles of decent fake bamboo for a while and all different sizes but I'm not sure if they still do. Its been a while since I've been there.
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I will check them out Thanks
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scaperman
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Joined: Jan 27, 2005
Posts: 50 | Posted: 2007-02-19 2:01 pm Permalink
Thanks for the info guys,should the pvc pipe be sealed after painting and if so with what?
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Tahitiki
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Joined: Jun 11, 2004
Posts: 324
From: San Jose
| Posted: 2007-02-21 8:56 pm Permalink
You can also carve it. It's fast and easy.
Here is a pair of handle I'm working on:
Tahitiki
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scaperman
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Joined: Jan 27, 2005
Posts: 50 | Posted: 2007-02-22 4:01 pm Permalink
Those look great
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