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Ferguson · 3rd September 2012, 03:38 PM

I have never seen thick walled bamboo like that. But I started Googling thick walled bamboo and found that it is common. Certain varieties like Bambusa burmanica (found in Thailand and Burma) have very thick walls. It's amazing how our interest in ethnographic weapons leads us into other areas!

Steve

Royston · 3rd September 2012, 04:40 PM

OK Gents

I stand corrected on the wall thicknesses of bamboo. I'm too used to seeing the thin-walled types that we get here in the UK.

Detlef, your link appears to be about coconut, not bamboo. ( Nice pictures though )

Regards
Roy

Sajen · 3rd September 2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Royston

Detlef, your link appears to be about coconut, not bamboo. ( Nice pictures though )

Regards
Roy

Oh, yes, my mistake!

Remembered the structure which is very similar. Better I don't post just after wake up!

fernando · 3rd September 2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferguson

... It's amazing how our interest in ethnographic weapons leads us into other areas!...

Absolutely.
I often tell people that a large (largest?) part of my present (insignificant) knowledge is due to arms collecting side efects.
... The launching base being this forum

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3rd September 2012, 03:38 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	I have never seen thick walled bamboo like that. But I started Googling thick walled bamboo and found that it is common. Certain varieties like Bambusa burmanica (found in Thailand and Burma) have very thick walls. It's amazing how our interest in ethnographic weapons leads us into other areas! Steve

3rd September 2012, 04:40 PM	#2
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	OK Gents I stand corrected on the wall thicknesses of bamboo. I'm too used to seeing the thin-walled types that we get here in the UK. Detlef, your link appears to be about coconut, not bamboo. ( Nice pictures though ) Regards Roy